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With refernce to Sunderbans mangrove forest consider following statements It was recognize...........

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    With refernce to Sunderbans mangrove forest, consider following statements

    1. It was recognized as both UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar site.
    2. They are known for Royal Bengal Tiger which has been classified as endangered under IUCN classification.
    3. Major portion of Sunderban lies in India.

    Select the correct statement.

    1&2 only

    Correct Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    All of the above

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:
    • It is vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread across India and Bangladesh.
    • It covers approximately 10,000 square kilometres of area of which 60% is in Bangladesh and remaining in India. Hence statement 3rd is incorrect.
    • It is home to rare and globally threatened species, such as the Northern River Terrapin, Royal Bengal Tiger, Irrawaddy Dolphin, and the Fishing Cat.
    • It was recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
    • It is the 27th Ramsar Site in India, and with an area of 4,23,000 hectares is now the largest protected wetland in the country.
    • As per IUCN Red List Status Royal Bengal Tiger is endangered.

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