Where mangrove forests are found?

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	Column A		Column B
1.	Rajaji	a.	Gir forests
2.	Lions	b.	Deciduous
3.	Tropical rainforests	c.	Tidal creeks
4.	Monsoon forests	d.	National park
5.	Mangroves	e.	Evergreen

Q. Consider the following statements.
1. Mangroves are found mainly in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world.
2. Mangroves plant can survive high salinity, tidal extremes, strong wind velocity, high temperature and muddy anaerobic soil.
3. A distinctive feature of mangrove is their large fruits, the seeds of which germinate and grow into sturdy seedlings before they leave the parent plant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants of tropical and sub-tropical intertidal regions of the world. They are highly productive but extremely sensitive and fragile. Which of the following statements are true regarding them?

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Tick the correct answers.

(a) The world’s highest rainfall occurs in

(i) Mumbai

(ii) Asansol

(iii) Mawsynram

(b) Mangrove forests can thrive in

(i) saline water

(ii) fresh water

(iii) polluted water

(c) Mahogany and rosewood trees are found in

(i) mangrove forests

(ii) tropical deciduous forests

(iii) tropical evergreen forests

(d) Wild goats and snow leopards are found in

(i) Himalayan region

(ii) Peninsular region

(iii) Gir forests

(e) During the south west monsoon period, the moisture laden winds blow from

(i) land to sea

(ii) sea to land

(iii) plateau to plains

Q. Where are the mangrove tidal forests found?