Q. Consider the following statements regarding “sea grass”:
1.They grow in shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms & require comparatively calm areas.
2.Major Sea grass meadows in India occur along the south east coast of Tamil Nadu and in the lagoons of a few Lakshadweep Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Sea grasses are (angiosperms) marine flowering plants that resemble grass in appearance. They produce flowers; have strap-like or oval leaves and a root system.
- They grow in shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms & require comparatively calm areas. They are the only group of higher plants adapted to life in the salt water.
- Major Sea grass meadows in India occur along the south east coast of Tamil Nadu and in the lagoons of a few Lakshadweep Islands. There are few grass beds around Andaman and Nicobar Islands also.
Source: Shankar IAS Environment book
