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Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest, and deciduous forest?
- A.North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
- B.South-West Bengal
- C.Southern Saurashtra
- D.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands boast a unique biodiversity due to their geographical location and tropical climate. They are home to extensive mangrove forests along the coastlines, dense evergreen tropical rainforests in the interior areas, and pockets of moist deciduous forests. Other regions, while possessing some of these forest types, do not typically have all three in significant combination.
Source: UPSC gs1 2015