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Which of the following have coral reefs?

  1. 1.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  2. 2.Gulf of Kachchh
  3. 3.Gulf of Mannar
  4. 4.Sunderbans

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B.2 and 4 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only

Coral reefs are primarily found in warm, shallow, clear, sunny, and agitated marine water. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Gulf of Kachchh, and the Gulf of Mannar are all well-known locations for coral reefs in India due to suitable environmental conditions. The Sunderbans, a mangrove ecosystem, is characterized by brackish water and estuarine conditions, which are not conducive to the formation and survival of coral reefs.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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