Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
✓ Correct answer: d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
ExplanationThe Andaman & Nicobar Islands uniquely house a com- bination of mangrove, evergreen, and deciduous forests, making them one of India’s most ecologically diverse regions.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a tropical rainforest canopy.The Middle Andamans harbours mostly moist decidu- ous forests.North Andamans is characterised by the wet ever- green type, with plenty of woody climbers.The coastal regions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have mangrove forests.Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees thriving along tropical coastlines, providing crucial habitats for marine life.In India, they are found in West Bengal, Gujarat, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.These forests withstand saline conditions and frequent submersion.Evergreen forests which retain their leaves year-round.They are highly biodiverse and occur in the Western Ghats, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Northeast India.Semi-evergreen forests exist in transitional zones, while dry evergreen forests are located in the Shivalik Hills and coastal Andhra Pradesh.Geography 395Deciduous forests,
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