Assertion (A): Mangroves are very specialised forest ecosystems of tropical and subtropical regions bordering

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Assertion (A): Mangroves are very specialised forest ecosystems of tropical and subtropical regions bordering certain sea coasts. Reason (R): They stabilise the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by sea. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement A is correct because mangroves are indeed specialized ecosystems found in the intertidal zones of tropical and subtropical sheltered coasts, characterized by salt tolerant vegetation and complex root systems.

Statement R is also correct because the dense root systems of mangroves trap sediments, reduce wave energy, and provide a physical barrier that prevents coastal erosion and protects the land from storm surges and rising sea levels.

R is the correct explanation of A because the very features that make mangroves specialized, such as their unique root structures and location, are what enable them to function as a stabilizer and bulwark for the shoreline. Their specialized nature is defined by their evolutionary adaptation to perform these protective functions in harsh coastal environments.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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A is true but R is false

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A is false but R is true

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