Q.

Which one of the following areas is noted for mangrove vegetation?

A. Lava forest of Kalimpong.
B. Sajnekhali forest of South 24 Parganas.
C. Dandakaranya forest of Orissa
D. Carbet National Park of U.P.
Answer» B. Sajnekhali forest of South 24 Parganas.
Explanation: The Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary is located in the Sunderbans Forests and is home to a wide variety of birds. The most popular among the birds are the Spotted Billed Pelican, Fish Eagle, Caspian Tern, Cotton Teal, Osprey Herring Gull, Purple Heron, Greenbacked Heron, Grey Heron, Egret, Grey Headed Fishing Eagle, Night Heron, Open Billed Stork, White Ibis, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Common Kingfisher, Brahmini Kite and Paradise Flycatcher.
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