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Consider the following statements regarding Sundarbans. 1. The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Teesta Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. 2. Indian Sundarbans constitute more than 50% of India’s total mangrove forest area. 3. Sundarbans Mangroves ecoregion is the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Sundarbans. 1. The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Teesta Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. 2. Indian Sundarbans constitute more than 50% of India’s total mangrove forest area. 3. Sundarbans Mangroves ecoregion is the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 and 3

The correct answer is 2 and 3.

Mistake Points 

  • The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, and, Brahmaputra, in the Bay of Bengal.
  • Teesta Rivers is not associated with the Sundarbans.

Key Points 

The Sundarbans:

  • It is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. So, statement 1 is NOT correct.
  • It spans from the Hooghly River in India’s state of West Bengal to the Baleswar River in Bangladesh.
  • Four protected areas in the Sundarbans are enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
    • Sundarbans National Park.
    • Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Sundarbans South Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The Sundarbans Mangroves ecoregion is the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem, with an area of 20,400 sq. km. (7,900 sq mi) covered. So, statement 3 is correct.
  • In 2019, Indian Sundarban was accorded the status of Wetland of International importance.
  • Indian Sundarbans constitute over 60% of India’s total mangrove forest area. So, statement 2 is correct.
  • It is the 27th Ramsar Site in India.
  • It is the largest protected wetland in the country.

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