Which of the following National Parks in India is unique in being a swamp with floating decomposed vegetation (locally called 'Phumdis') that supports a rich biodiversity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Step 1: Keibul Lamjao National Park, located on Loktak Lake in Manipur, is the world's only floating national park.
- Step 2: It is characterized by floating biomass islands known as 'phumdis' and is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai (brow-antlered deer).
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