Multiple choice

Which of the following are important coral reef sites in India?

  1. Gulf of Mannar
  2. Lakshwadeep
  3. Gulf of Kutchh
  4. Andaman and Nicobar

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 2 and 4

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Coral reefs in India cover an area of 2375 square kilometres, with 4 major coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management. These are Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutchh, Lakshwadeep Islands and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Together, they contain 80% of global coral diversity.

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