UPSC Ecology And Environment Environmental Issue And Environmental Pollution Question Bank Environmental Issues

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    Which of the following have coral reefs?
    1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    2. Gulf of Kachchh
    3. Gulf of Mannar
    4. Sunderbans
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    A)  1, 2 and 3 only   

    B)  2 and 4 only

    C)  1 and 3 only     

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. Andaman & Nicobar, Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Mannar have coral reefs. However Sunderbans do not have coral reef.


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