Multiple choice

Which is the largest existing mangrove forest in the world?

  1. African forest

  2. Alpine forest

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Australian forest

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometers across Bangladesh and India (West Bengal). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Bengal tiger. The forest gets its name from the Sundari trees that dominate the area.