Multiple choice

Fill in the blank: The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Godavari and the Kaveri are covered by __________________.

  1. Montane Forests

  2. Mangrove Forests

  3. Tropical Rain Forests

  4. Thorn and Scrub Forests
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The deltas of major Indian rivers like Ganga, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, and Kaveri are covered by mangrove forests. These are specialized salt-tolerant forest ecosystems that grow in intertidal zones of tropical coastal areas. Sundarbans, in the Ganga delta, is the world's largest mangrove forest. Mangroves are adapted to brackish water and tidal fluctuations, unlike tropical rainforests or montane forests.

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