Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest ?
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A.
North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
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B.
South-West Bengal
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C.
Southern Saurashtra
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D.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Correct Answer:
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation:
The region in India that has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest, and deciduous forest is the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The islands support diverse forest types, including tropical wet evergreen, tropical moist deciduous, and littoral mangrove forests.
Mangrove forests thrive along the coasts and estuaries.
Evergreen forests are prevalent in the central and southern parts, while moist deciduous forests occur in parts of the Andamans.
This diversity is due to the islands' tropical hot and humid climate with abundant rainfall.
Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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