Which of the following states has mangrove forests?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Andhra Pradesh.
Out of the given options, Andhra Pradesh is the state that has mangrove forests, specifically in the estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers.
- Andhra Pradesh: Mangrove forests are found in the Krishna and Godavari delta regions of Andhra Pradesh.
- Telangana, Rajasthan, and Manipur: These states do not have coastal regions conducive to mangrove ecosystems, and therefore do not have mangrove forests.
- Other States with Mangroves: In India, mangrove forests are also found in states like West Bengal (Sundarbans), Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.