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Sonneratia Alba
Recently, which of the following states set to become the first coastal state to declare a state mangrove tree species- Sonneratiaalba, as a symbol to enhance conservation of the salt-tolerant vegetation?
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Gujarat
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B |
Andhra Pradesh
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C |
West Bengal
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D |
Maharashtra
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Explanation :
- Maharashtra is set to become the first coastal state to declare a state mangrove tree species as a symbol to enhance conservation of the salt-tolerant vegetation.
- Earlier, Maharashtra has declared the State Tree (Mango), State Animal (Indian Giant Squirrel), State Bird (Yellow-footed Green Pigeon), State Butterfly (Blue Mormon), and State Flower (Jarul) to focus on their ecological significance.
Sonneratiaalba
- Also known as mangrove apple and as white chippi in Marathi, it grows up to five feet and bear white flowers with a pink base as well as green fruits, that resemble apple and are used to make pickles.
- They often grow on newly-formed mudflats and play an important role in combating land erosion.
- The flowers, which bloom at night, are pollinated by nocturnal creatures like bats.
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