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Which of the following is true regarding Littoral and Swamp Forests? Littoral forests are also called as Wetland Forests. Mainly found in: reservoirs of Deccan Plateau, saline coastline of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Gulf of Kachchh, eastern coast deltas Mangroves Forests grow along the coast in the salt-marshes, tidal creeks, and estuaries. Mangroves in India are largely present in Andaman and Nicobar island, Sunderban Deltas.

Which of the following is true regarding Littoral and Swamp Forests? Littoral forests are also called as Wetland Forests. Mainly found in: reservoirs of Deccan Plateau, saline coastline of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Gulf of Kachchh, eastern coast deltas Mangroves Forests grow along the coast in the salt-marshes, tidal creeks, and estuaries. Mangroves in India are largely present in Andaman and Nicobar island, Sunderban Deltas. Correct Answer All of the above

The correct answer is option i.e All of the above

Littoral and Swamp Forests:

  • Also, called as Wetland Forests.
  • India has a rich variety of these types of forests.
  • Mainly found in: reservoirs of Deccan Plateau, saline coastline of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Gulf of Kachchh, eastern coast deltas, lake, and rivers of kashmir and ladakh, swamps in north-east India, etc.
  • Mangroves forests grow along the coast in the salt-marshes, tidal creeks, and estuaries.
  • Mangroves are home to a large variety of Birds.
  • Also, it contains a number of Salt-tolerant species of plants.
  • Mangroves in India are largely present in Andaman and Nicobar island, Sunderban Deltas and Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna deltas.

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Which of the following statements with regard to the Indian Peninsular Plateau is/are correct? 1. The Southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss 2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets 3. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scraps, forming the eastern flank of the plateau 4. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti is interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss II.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the northern flank of the plateau IV. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss II. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the plateau IV. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges.
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?
I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss
II.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets
III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the northern flank of the plateau
IV. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?
I. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss
II. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets
III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the plateau
IV. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges.
Which of the following statements in respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau are correct? 1. The Deccan Plateau gradually rises from North to South. 2. The Malwa Plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the Eastern flank of the plateau. 3. The Western Satpuras separate the Narmada and Tapi rivers. 4. The Chota Nagpur Plateau is composed of Archaean granite and gneiss rocks. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India? 1. Gulf of Kachchh 2. Gulf of Mannar 3. Lakshadweep 4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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.