Consider the following statements.
1. Mangroves are found mainly in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world.
2. Mangroves plant can survive high salinity, tidal extremes, strong wind velocity, high temperature and muddy anaerobic soil.
3. A distinctive feature of mangrove is their large fruits, the seeds of which germinate and grow into sturdy seedlings before they leave the parent plant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1, 2 and 3

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1 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is A 1, 2 and 3
Mangroves are found mainly in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Mangroves plant can survive high salinity, tidal extremes, strong wind velocity, high temperature and muddy anaerobic soil. A distinctive feature of mangrove is their large fruits, the seeds of which germinate and grow into sturdy seedlings before they leave the parent plant.
Hence the correct option is A.

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