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Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis”, and also with “it is located in Manipur”?

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ALoktak Lake
BGanga
CYamuna
DBrahmaputra
Correct Answer: Loktak LakeYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A — Loktak Lake. Loktak Lake is correctly identified as a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis. Loktak Lake is also associated with it is located in Manipur. Another identifying fact about Loktak Lake is that Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis. A further exam-relevant fact about Loktak Lake is that it belongs to the Manipur River basin. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Ganga: Ganga is a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Ganga is also associated with its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Option C — Yamuna: Yamuna is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Yamuna is also associated with it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Option D — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is a major transboundary Himalayan river. Brahmaputra is also associated with it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Exam Takeaway: Connect Loktak Lake with “a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis” and “it is located in Manipur” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis.
  • Source or location: it is located in Manipur.
  • Basin or course: Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis.
  • Important association: it belongs to the Manipur River basin.
  • Loktak Lake should not be confused with Ganga, which is a major Himalayan river system of northern India.

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