Current Affairs MCQ 1446 of 2330 · Environment, Energy and Wildlife

According to ISFR 2023, India's mangrove cover is about 4,992 sq km. Which state recorded the largest decline in mangroves since 2021?

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Correct answer: (d) Gujarat

Explanation

Mangroves fell by 7.43 sq km overall, and Gujarat lost the most (36.39 sq km). Mangroves cover 0.15% of India's area.