Match List I (Mangrove) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Mangrove) (State) A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. Karnataka B. Coondapur 2. Kerala C. Pichavaram 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra 5. Tamil Nadu Codes:
- A2 1 5 4
- B4 5 3 2
- C2 5 3 4
- D4 1 5 2Correct
Explanation
The correct option is D because it correctly matches the mangrove sites with their respective states.
A Achra Ratnagiri is located in Maharashtra. It is a known mangrove area in the Sindhudurg district.
B Coondapur or Kundapura is located in Karnataka. It is situated at the confluence of the Panchagangavali River.
C Pichavaram is located in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest mangrove forests in India, situated near Chidambaram.
D Vembanad is located in Kerala. It is the longest lake in India and a significant Ramsar site with extensive mangrove cover.
Therefore, the matching sequence is A-4, B-1, C-5, D-2.
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