Q. With reference to Mangrove forests, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Mangrove forests represent the littoral forest ecosystem. They’re a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone.
Statement 2 is correct: Mangrove forests share the unique capability of growing within reach of the tides in salty soil.
Statement 3 is incorrect: West Bengal has the highest percentage of area under total Mangrove cover followed by Gujarat and Andaman Nicobar Islands.