Question

    Phumdis, the floating islands are the unique features of which of the following lakes?

    A Chilika Lake Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sambhar Lake Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Loktak Lake Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pangong Lake Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Loktak Lake is not only the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, it is also home to unique floating islands called “phumdis. “ These circular land masses are made of vegetation, soil, and organic matter (at different stages of decomposition) that have been thickened into a solid form.

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