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The boundary line of Sundarban was demarcated by

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Answer options

  1. Hamilton Saheb
  2. Major William Tolly
  3. Scott
  4. Dampier and Hodges

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dampier and Hodges

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. Dampier and Hodges šŸ“š Explanation: The outer boundary of the Sundarban mangrove forest was first scientifically surveyed and 'demarcated' by two British officers, 'Dampier and Hodges', between 1829 and 1830. This line, known as the 'Dampier-Hodges Line', defined the northern limit of the estuarine forests for administrative purposes. it remains a historical reference point for studying the changing geography of the delta.