Which vegetation covers the deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Godavari and the Kaveri?

Option 2 : Mangrove Forests

The correct answer is Mangrove Forests.

• The deltas forming the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Godavari, and the Kaveri are found in eastern coastal plains.
• Mangrove forests grow along the coast and on the edges of deltas.
  • It is mainly found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides.
  • The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Godavari, and the Kaveri are covered by mangrove vegetation.
  • Royal Bengal tiger, turtles, crocodiles, gharials, and snakes are the animals found in mangrove forests.
  • The Sundarbans mangrove forest is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world.
  • The 'Sundari' is the most significant tree in Sundarbans mangrove forest.
• The Thorn Forests is found in the north-western parts of the country.
  • The main plant species of this area are acacias, palms, euphorbias, and cacti.
  • The common animals found in this area are mice, rabbits, fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, and camels.
• Montane Forests vary considerably according to altitude with varying rainfall and temperature along the slopes.
  • The main plant species of this area are coniferous trees, like pine, deodar, silver fir, spruce, and cedar.
  • The common animals found in these forests are Kashmir stag, wild sheep, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, bear, and rare red panda.
• Tropical Deciduous Forest is the most widespread forest of India.
  • Also known as the monsoon forests.
  • Teak is the most dominant species found in this forest.