WBCS.LIVE practice question

Sundarban is declared a ‘World Heritage Site’ for:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tiger reserve
  2. Sundari tree
  3. Mangrove Forest
  4. Biodiversity

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mangrove Forest

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Mangrove Forest. The Sundarbans, located in the southern part of West Bengal, is the largest tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 for its unique and vast mangrove ecosystem, which plays a crucial role in coastal ecology and climate regulation. The listing as a World Heritage Site specifically highlights its ecological importance due to the mangrove forest, which acts as a natural barrier against cyclones and tidal surges in the Bay of Bengal.