The largest mangrove forest of India is
Question and options
The largest mangrove forest of India is
- Pichavaram
- Bhitarkanika
- Sunderbans
- Lakshadweep
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Sunderbans
The Sundarbans in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta of West Bengal is the largest mangrove forest in India and, with the part in Bangladesh, in the world. Bhitarkanika in Odisha and Pichavaram in Tamil Nadu are well-known mangrove forests but much smaller, and Lakshadweep is a group of coral islands.
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