Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with important geographical fact “it belongs to the Manipur River basin”, and also with “a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis”?

Correct Answer: Option D — Loktak Lake. Loktak Lake is correctly identified as it belongs to the Manipur River basin. Loktak Lake is also associated with a freshwater lake famous for floating 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 it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Ganga is also associated with a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Option B — Yamuna: Yamuna is the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Yamuna is also associated with a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Option C — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Brahmaputra is also associated with a major transboundary Himalayan river. Exam Takeaway: Connect Loktak Lake with “it belongs to the Manipur River basin” and “a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis” for revision.