Consider the statement in the context of Amphan Cyclone:
1. Amphan affected the Sundarbans, a mangrove area around the India-Bangladesh border.
2. Three districts in West Bengal – South and North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore – were very badly hit.
Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 1 and 2 both
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Cyclone Amphan made landfall near the Sundarbans, a fragile mangrove ecosystem located at the India-Bangladesh border, affecting both countries severely.
· Statement 2 is correct: In West Bengal, the most affected districts were South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, and East Midnapore, due to high wind speeds, flooding, and tidal surges.
Information Booster:
· Amphan was classified as a Super Cyclonic Storm in May 2020.
· It was the first super cyclone to form in the Bay of Bengal since 1999.
· It caused extensive damage to agriculture, infrastructure, homes, and power lines, displacing millions.