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Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with source or location “it is located in Manipur”, and also with “Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis”?

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AGanga
BLoktak Lake
CYamuna
DBrahmaputra
Correct Answer: Loktak LakeYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Loktak Lake. Loktak Lake is correctly identified as it is located in Manipur. Loktak Lake is also associated with Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis. 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 A — Ganga: Ganga is its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Ganga is also associated with Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. Option C — Yamuna: Yamuna is it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Yamuna is also associated with it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. Option D — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Brahmaputra is also associated with it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. Exam Takeaway: Connect Loktak Lake with “it is located in Manipur” and “Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis” 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 Yamuna, which is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.

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