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UPSC 2015: Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
(a)Bhitarkanika National Park
(b)Keibul Lamjao National Park
(c)Keoladeo Ghana National Park
(d)Sultanpur National Park
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur is the world’s only floating national park. It consists of a swamp of ‘phumdis’—floating masses of vegetation and organic matter—on Loktak Lake that sustain rich biodiversity including the endangered Sangai deer. None of the other listed parks have this floating-swamp characteristic, so option (b) is correct. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keibul_Lamjao_National_Park?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Keibul Lamjao National Park. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2015, GS Paper 1, as Question 9. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Protected Areas & Wildlife.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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