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Prelims 2015 · Environment · Question 9

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

  1. Bhitarkanika National Park
  2. Keibul Lamjao National Park
  3. Keoladeo Ghana National Park
  4. Sultanpur National Park

Answer

Keibul Lamjao National Park

  • (a) Bhitarkanika National Park: Known for mangroves, estuarine ecosystem and saltwater crocodiles in Odisha; it is not a floating swamp. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park: Located in Manipur on Loktak Lake, it is famous for phumdis (floating vegetation) and is the world’s only floating national park. Verdict: Correct.
  • (c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park: A man-made wetland/bird sanctuary in Rajasthan, important for migratory birds, but not a floating swamp. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) Sultanpur National Park: A bird habitat wetland in Haryana; it is not known for floating vegetation swamp ecology. Verdict: Incorrect.
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