Mangroves

51. Which of the following is a mangrove species found in India that is used for timber?
a) Ceriops tagal
b) Rhizophora apiculata
c) Sonneratia apetala
d) Avicennia marina

52. Which Indian state has the largest area of mangrove forests?
a) West Bengal
b) Gujarat
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Odisha

53. Which of the following is not a threat to mangrove forests in India?
a) Deforestation
b) Climate change
c) Habitat loss due to urbanization
d) Increase in mangrove cover

54. Which Indian mangrove forest is known for its population of Bengal tigers?
a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
b) Sundarbans Mangroves
c) Pichavaram Mangroves
d) Vedaranyam Mangroves

55. Which of the following is a mangrove species found in India that is used for making charcoal?
a) Rhizophora apiculata
b) Avicennia marina
c) Sonneratia apetala
d) Ceriops tagal