Mangrove Forest is located in _________ district.

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  1. Cuddalore
  2. Coimbatore
  3. Dharmapuri
  4. Salem

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Option 1 : Cuddalore
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Correct Answers CuddaloreKey PointsMangrove forest:

  • This type of forest is found in coastal areas, river deltas, and the tails of islands.
  • The vegetation is typically evergreen, moderate in height and has leathery leaves.
  • The vegetation of this forest is adapted to survive in tidal mud and salt water. 
  • Pichavaram, Vedaranyam, Muthupet, Chatram and Thoothukudi are the places in Tamil Nadu where the mangrove forest is found. 
  • Pichavaram mangrove forest is located near Chidambaram, Cuddalore district.
  • This is the second largest mangrove forest in the world covering about 1,100 hectares (11 sq.km) of area.

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