1) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mangroves?
1. Mangroves can survive in high temperature area.
2. Mangroves can be found in Gujarat.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
- Mangroves are plants that survive high salinity, tidal regimes, strong wind velocity, high temperature and muddy anaerobic soil- a combination of conditions hostile for other plants.
- Mangrove ecosystem constitutes a symbiotic link or bridge between terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
- They are found in the inter-tidal zones of sheltered shores, estuaries, creeks, backwaters, lagoons, marshes and mudflats.
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2) Match the following pair of mangrove forests with respective states.
1. Muthupet-------------------i. Maharashtra
2. Dharma---------------------ii. Kerala
3. Kundalika-Revdanda----iii. Andhra Pradesh
4. Kannur-----------------------iv. Odisha
5. Coringa----------------------v. Tamil Nadu
a. 1- ii, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii ,5-iv
b. 1- v, 2- iv, 3-i, 4- ii ,5-iii
c. 1- iii, 2- i, 3-ii, 4- v , 5-iv
d. 1- ii, 2- i, 3-iv, 4- iii ,5-v
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ANSWER: 1- v, 2- iv, 3-i, 4- ii ,5-iii
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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3) Consider the following statements related to mangrove
1. Often mangrove vegetation grows so thickly that little else can grow underneath them
2. Mangrove is used to refer both to the tree and to the ecosystem.
3. Mangrove tree grow only in salt water
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
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ANSWER: 1,2
Explanation:
Although mangrove trees are adapted to grow in salt water, they require regular flushing with freshwater. They will die if immersed in saltwater all the time.
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4) Match the pairs of mangroves and states
1. Pitchavaram --------------- i. Maharashtra
2. Achra ------------------------- ii. Tamilnadu
3. Coondapur ------------------ iii.Orissa
4. Bhitarkanika ---------------- iv. Karntaka
5. Coringa ----------------------- v. Andhra Pradesh
a. 1-ii, 2-v, 3-i, 4-iii, 5-iv
b. 1-v, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-ii, 5-iii
c. 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-v, 5-iii
d. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-v
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ANSWER: 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-v
Explanation:
Mangroves are salt tolerant forest Eco system. India has 7% of total mangroves area. They are rich in biodiversity.
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