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The 'Loktak Lake', designated as a Ramsar wetland of international importance, is situated in which physiographic province of India?

A. Deccan Plateau
B. North-Eastern Hill Ranges / Manipur valley✓ Correct Answer
C. Western Ghats
D. Chotanagpur Plateau

💡 Solution & Explanation

Loktak Lake is situated in the Manipur valley within the North-Eastern hill region of India and is globally celebrated for its floating circular swamps known as phumdis. It hosts the Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the last natural refuge of the endangered brow-antlered deer, or sangai. The lake supports the local economy through hydropower generation, irrigation, and fisheries. It was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1990.

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