GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are:
A
Evergreen forests
B
Mangrove forests
C
Monsoon forests
D
Alpine forests
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mangrove Forest acts as barriers against cyclones and other natural disasters like tidal waves and tropical storms. They protect habitats, animal and human beings living in area where Mangrove forests are found in bulk. They also control tide of water and also help controls soil erosion.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts which are influenced by the tides. Mangrove forests are one such kind and so-called mangrove tidal forests. These tidal forests are found in the areas of the coast influenced by tides. Thus, the mangrove tidal forests are also found in the coastal areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -West Bengal. Gujarat. Tamil Nadu. Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Andhra Pradesh.

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