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Q9·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2015

National Parks with Unique Ecosystems

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Question

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

Options

a

Bhitarkanika National Park

b

Keibul Lamjao National Park

Answer
c

Keoladeo Ghana National Park

d

Sultanpur National Park

Explanation

Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in Manipur, is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation (phumdis—floating masses of decomposed vegetation). It is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to the endangered Manipur brow-antlered deer (Sangai). Bhitarkanika (a) is a coastal mangrove ecosystem. Keoladeo Ghana (c) is a wetland with permanent water bodies. Sultanpur (d) is a dry bed wetland. Only Keibul Lamjao has the distinctive floating vegetation ecosystem. > Keibul Lamjao = World's only floating national park with phumdis, home to Sangai deer. Answer: (b).

Question details

Year

2015

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q9

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Protected Areas and Biodiversity

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

NCERT Geography / Environment

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