Question

What is unique about the Sunderban delta?

• A. It is the largest mangrove forest in the world.
• B. It is the largest delta in the world.
• C. It houses more than 1 crore types of wildlife.
• D. It has the smallest estuary in the world.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is the largest delta in the world.

The Sunderbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh, famous for its unique mangrove forests. This active delta region is among the largest in the world, measuring about 40,000 sq km.