With reference to Loktak lake, consider the following statements : 1. Loktak is a freshwater lake in northeastern India. 2. Loktak lake carries floating islands that are made up of decaying masses of Vegetation, soil and organic matter. Which of the state

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Q: 28 (IES/2016)
With reference to Loktak lake, consider the following statements :
1. Loktak is a freshwater lake in northeastern India.
2. Loktak lake carries floating islands that are made up of decaying masses of Vegetation, soil and organic matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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The correct answer is option 3: Both 1 and 2.

Statement 1 states that Loktak is a freshwater lake in northeastern India. This statement is correct. Loktak Lake is indeed a large freshwater lake located in Manipur, which is a state in northeastern India.

Statement 2 states that Loktak lake carries floating islands that are made up of decaying masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter. This statement is also correct. Loktak lake is known for its unique floating islands called "phumdis." These phumdis are essentially masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter that float on the surface of the lake. Over time, these phumdis accumulate and form floating islands.

Therefore, both statements are correct. Loktak lake is a freshwater lake in northeastern India, and it carries floating islands made up of decaying masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter.