Consider the following statements 1 It lies between the southeastern tip of India and the west coast...........

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Consider the following statements

1) It lies between the southeastern tip of India and the west coast of Sri Lanka.

2) Dugong, a vulnerable marine mammal is found in this park.

3) Mangroves dominate the intertidal zones of the park islands.

The above mentioned statements refer to which of the following National Park/ Biosphere Reserve?

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Mudumalai National Park

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Explanation:

The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a protected area of India consisting of 21 small islands (islets) and adjacent coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar in the Indian Ocean. The park includes estuaries, mudflats, beaches and forests of the near shore environment. It also includes marine components such as coral reefs, seaweed communities, sea grasses, salt marshes and mangroves.