Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

(a) North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

(b) South-West Bengal

(c) Southern Saurashtra

(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Answer: (d)

Explanation:

  • The forests in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have different characteristics depending on their location.
  • South Andaman forests have epiphytic vegetation, mostly ferns and orchids, while the Middle Andamans have moist deciduous forests.
  • The wet evergreen type is found in North Andamans, with numerous woody climbers.
  • The North Nicobar Islands, including Car Nicobar and Battimalv, lack evergreen forests, while these forests dominate the central and southern islands of the Nicobar group.
  • Grasslands are only present in the Nicobars, while deciduous forests are common in the Andamans.
  • The forest coverage currently stands at 86.2% of the total land area.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

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