Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,24,4,1,1,2,24
keywords:
{'mangrove forest': [3, 0, 0, 1], 'uttar pradesh': [5, 1, 0, 7], 'rajasthan': [0, 0, 1, 18], 'west bengal': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'maximum area': [2, 0, 1, 1], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'sikkim': [1, 0, 0, 4]}
The correct answer is option 4, West Bengal. Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems that are found in coastal areas and are characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs. In India, the largest area of mangrove forests is found in the state of West Bengal, particularly in the Sundarbans region. The Sundarbans is a vast mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rich biodiversity and the presence of the Bengal tiger. It is located at the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers and spreads across both India and Bangladesh. The Sundarbans in West Bengal covers a significant portion of the total mangrove forest area in the country, making West Bengal the state with the maximum area of mangrove forests in India.