PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Manipur
Explanation
Loktak Lake is situated in the state of Manipur. It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. The lake is famous globally for its 'phumdis'—a series of floating islands composed of vegetation, soil, and organic matter at various stages of decomposition. The Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world, is located on this lake.
Key Points
- > State: Manipur.
- > Title: Largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.
- > Famous for floating circular swamps called 'Phumdis'.
- > Home to Keibul Lamjao, the world's only floating national park.
- > It is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai (dancing deer).
- > Wular Lake in J&K is the largest freshwater lake in India overall.
- > Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest brackish water lagoon.
Additional Information
Famous Lakes of India
| Lake Name | State | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Loktak | Manipur | Floating National Park |
| Wular | Jammu & Kashmir | Largest freshwater lake |
| Chilika | Odisha | Largest coastal lagoon |
| Vembanad | Kerala | Longest lake in India |
| Sambhar | Rajasthan | Largest inland salt lake |
Memory Tips
- Connect Lock (Loktak) with a safe that holds Money (Manipur).