Consider the following statements regarding the Pichavaram Mangrove: 1. The Pichavaram Mangrove is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, between the Vellar and Coleroon estuaries. 2. It is a Ramsar Site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pichavaram Mangrove:
1.The Pichavaram Mangrove is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, between the Vellar and Coleroon estuaries.
2.It is a Ramsar Site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both 1 and 2

Pichavaram Mangrove is located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, between the Vellar Estuary in the north and Coleroon Estuary in the south. It was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022. The ecosystem helps stabilize shorelines, reduce erosion and acts as a bio-shield against natural disasters.

Source: TH