With reference to Mangrove Forests, consider the following statements:1.Mangroves enhance the quality of water by capturing sediments and pollutants, which in turn benefits marine ecosystems.2.Around 62% of mangrove loss is due to farming, aquaculture, and infrastructure development.3.Mangrove forests are composed of deciduous trees that lose their leaves during the rainy season to conserve water.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to Mangrove Forests, consider the following statements::
1.Mangroves enhance the quality of water by capturing sediments and pollutants, which in turn benefits marine ecosystems.
2.Around 62% of mangrove loss is due to farming, aquaculture, and infrastructure development.
3.Mangrove forests are composed of deciduous trees that lose their leaves during the rainy season to conserve water.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Mangroves enhance the quality of water by capturing sediments and pollutants, which in turn benefits marine ecosystems. Around 62% of mangrove loss is due to farming, aquaculture, and infrastructure development.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Mangrove forests are primarily composed of evergreen trees and shrubs that are adapted to the saline and waterlogged conditions of coastal and brackish water environments.

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