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Which of the following trees grows in salty water?

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Which of the following trees grows in salty water?
  1. Mangroves
  2. Mango
  3. Teak
  4. Casuarina

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Mangroves
Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees that grow in the saline water of coastal swamps and estuaries, such as the Sundarbans. Casuarina is planted on coastal sand but does not grow in salt water, and teak and mango are inland trees of fresh-water soils.

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