Which one of the following is one of the world’s richest regions in terms of marine biodiversity, which includes estuaries, sea coasts, near-shore coastal forests, seagrass, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves, along with twenty-one islands?
- ANilgiri Biosphere Reserve
- BGulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
- CNanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
- DSundarban Biosphere Reserve
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Explanation
Among the given options, the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is one of the world’s richest regions in terms of marine biodiversity. This region includes estuaries, sea coasts, near-shore coastal forests, seagrass, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves, along with 21 islands.