Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduo

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Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are unique in India due to their geographical location (tropical), island ecosystem, and diverse topography. This allows them to host a combination of different forest types:

Mangrove forests: Found extensively along the coasts, tidal creeks, and estuaries, adapting to saline and tidal conditions.
Evergreen forests: Dense tropical evergreen forests dominate the islands, characterized by a multi-layered canopy and rich biodiversity, due to high rainfall and humidity.
Deciduous forests: Moist deciduous forests, also known as semi-evergreen forests, are present in some areas, particularly in the northern parts of the islands, where there might be a short dry season leading to some leaf shedding.
This distinct combination of these three major forest types makes the Andaman and Nicobar Islands stand out as a biodiversity hotspot compared to the other options which might have one or two, but not all three in such prominent and diverse forms.

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North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

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South-West Bengal

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Southern Saurashtra

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

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