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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Mangroves are known as green shield against erosion, sea-surge and tsunami.

2. Mangroves cover about 0.5% of the geographical area of the country.

3. The dominant trees in mangroves are Kandala (Sundri).

4. The Government of India has identified 28 mangroves along the coasts of India

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A)  1, 2 and 3 are correct    

B)         1, 3 and 4 are correct

C)         1, 2, and 4 are correct 

D)         1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct