UPSC Prelims 2015 – Question 38

Q: Which one of the following regions of Indian 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 Nicober Islands

The correct answer is Option 4. 

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands are rich in biodiversity. Different types of forests as Tropical Evergreen forests Moist Deciduous forests Mangrove forests Littoral forests are found here. Hence, Option 4 is correct. 
• The South Andaman forests are home to epiphytic vegetation, primarily ferns and orchids. 
• The Middle Andamans have moist deciduous woods, while the North Andamans have wet evergreen forests with many woody climbers. 
• The North Nicobar Islands (including Car Nicobar and Battimalv) are devoid of evergreen woods, but similar forests dominate the vegetation of the Nicobar group’s middle and southern islands. 
• Grasslands are only found in the Nicobars, but deciduous woods are prevalent in the Andamans. • Forests cover 86.2% of the total land area. 

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