The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and varius kinds of sa birds, has been established in :
Sunderbans
Incorrect AnswerChilka Lake
Incorrect AnswerGulf of Kachchh
Incorrect AnswerLakshadweep
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Sunderbans – Famous for its mangrove forests and Royal Bengal tigers, not for coral reefs.
- Option 2: Chilka Lake – Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, known for migratory birds and dolphins, but not marine sanctuaries with coral reefs.
- Option 3: Gulf of Kachchh – The first marine sanctuary in India was established here, in Gujarat, in 1980. It covers coral reefs, mollusks, dolphins, tortoises, and many sea birds.
- Option 4: Lakshadweep – Known for its beautiful coral reefs, but the first marine sanctuary was not established here.
Correct Answer: Option 3 – Gulf of Kachchh
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By: santosh