Name the state in which the Bhitarkanika Mangroves are located?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Odisha
Explanation:
· Bhitarkanika Mangroves are located in Odisha’s Kendrapara district.
· This region is famous for estuarine crocodiles, mangrove forests, and rich biodiversity.
Information Booster:
· Bhitarkanika National Park was declared in 1998.
· It is India’s second largest mangrove ecosystem after Sundarbans.
· The area is a Ramsar Site (declared in 2002).
· Saltwater crocodiles, Olive Ridley turtles, and migratory birds are found here.
· The Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers influence its ecosystem.
Additional Knowledge:
· Andhra Pradesh → Has Coringa mangroves near the Godavari delta.
· Tamil Nadu → Pichavaram mangroves are located here.
· West Bengal → Sundarbans mangroves, the largest in the world, are located here.