Wetlands and Mangroves in India

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Which of the following is NOT a type of wetland?

  1. Bog

  2. Swamp

  3. Marsh

  4. Desert


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deserts are not wetlands because they do not have standing water.

Which of the following is the largest mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. Coringa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in India and the world.

Which of the following is a major threat to wetlands?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution, climate change, and deforestation are all major threats to wetlands.

Which of the following is a benefit of mangroves?

  1. They provide habitat for fish and other wildlife.

  2. They help to protect coastlines from erosion.

  3. They filter pollutants from water.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mangroves provide habitat for fish and other wildlife, help to protect coastlines from erosion, and filter pollutants from water.

Which of the following is a major wetland in India?

  1. Kolleru Lake

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake, Chilika Lake, and Wular Lake are all major wetlands in India.

Which of the following is a major mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sundarbans, Pichavaram, and Bhitarkanika are all major mangrove forests in India.

Which of the following is a major threat to mangroves?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution, climate change, and deforestation are all major threats to mangroves.

Which of the following is a benefit of wetlands?

  1. They provide habitat for fish and other wildlife.

  2. They help to control flooding.

  3. They filter pollutants from water.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands provide habitat for fish and other wildlife, help to control flooding, and filter pollutants from water.

Which of the following is a major wetland in India?

  1. Kolleru Lake

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake, Chilika Lake, and Wular Lake are all major wetlands in India.

Which of the following is a major mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sundarbans, Pichavaram, and Bhitarkanika are all major mangrove forests in India.

Which of the following is a major threat to mangroves?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution, climate change, and deforestation are all major threats to mangroves.

Which of the following is a benefit of wetlands?

  1. They provide habitat for fish and other wildlife.

  2. They help to control flooding.

  3. They filter pollutants from water.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands provide habitat for fish and other wildlife, help to control flooding, and filter pollutants from water.

Which of the following is a major wetland in India?

  1. Kolleru Lake

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake, Chilika Lake, and Wular Lake are all major wetlands in India.

Which of the following is a major mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sundarbans, Pichavaram, and Bhitarkanika are all major mangrove forests in India.

Which of the following is a major threat to mangroves?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution, climate change, and deforestation are all major threats to mangroves.

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