With reference to Myristica swamps consider following statements They are a type of freshw...........

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With reference to Myristica swamps, consider following statements

They are a type of freshwater swamp forests predominantly composed of species Myristica,the most primitive of the flowering plants on earth.
They are typically found in Eastern Ghats of India.
They play a key role in maintaining perennial stream flow and possess higher potential to store carbon than nearby non-swamp forests.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Recently, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) has launched a project for the restoration and conservation of Myristica swamps.
Myristica swamps are a type of freshwater swamp forests predominantly composed of species Myristica,the most primitive of the flowering plants on earth.
Habitat: Western Ghats of India.Hence statement 2nd is incorrect.
Significance: They play a key role in maintaining perennial stream flow and possess higher potential to store carbon than nearby non-swamp forests.
Threats: Climate change, change in land use pattern, anthropogenic factors among others.

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