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

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

(a) Bhitarkanika National Park

(b) Keibul Lamjao National Park

(c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park

(d) Sultanpur National Park


Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

  • The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the state of Manipur.
  • It is the only floating national park in the world, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.
  • The national park is characterized by floating decomposed plant material locally called phumdi.
  • It was created in 1966 as a wildlife sanctuary to preserve the natural habitat of the endangered Eld’s deer.
  • In 1977, it was gazetted as national park.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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