Q. Consider the following statements about Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve:
1. It is latest marine Biosphere Reserve in India.
2. It falls within the Indo-Malayan realm.
Which of Statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Gulf of Mannar
- Location: Tamil Nadu (Indian part of Gulf of Manna)
- Details:
- Ecosystem types: Tropical Dry Broad-leafed forest, seaweed communities, sea grass communities, coral reefs, salt marshes, and mangrove forests.
- Endemic Flora: Endemic Flora: Morning glory, Jatropha, Halophila grass
- Fauna: Sea Cow, Sea Anemone, Sea fans
- Protected areas: Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
- Note:
- First marine Biosphere Reserve in India
- Falls within the Indo-Malayan realm
