Some parts of India has littoral and swamp forests. With reference to these forests ,consider the following statements :
1. They can survive in both fresh as well as brackish water
2. Important species of such forests are sundari, agar, bhendi and keora
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Neither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Littoral and swamp forests can survive and grow both in fresh as well as brackish water (The mixture of seawater and fresh water in estuaries is called brackish water and its salinity can range from 0.5 to 35 ppt).
Littoral and swamp forests provides hard and durable timber which is used for construction, building purposes and making boats. The important species found in these forests are Sundri, agar, rhizophora, screw pines, canes and palms, etc.
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By: Abhipedia