​​The correct sequence of the states in ascending order in terms of Mangrove vegetation coverage area is:

(A) Goa
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Odisha
(D) West Bengal

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

​​The correct sequence in ascending order of mangrove vegetation coverage area is:

Goa (A): The smallest mangrove cover among the options.

Andhra Pradesh (B): Has more mangrove area compared to Goa.

Odisha (C): Significant mangrove forests, primarily in the Bhitarkanika region.

West Bengal (D): The largest mangrove cover in India, mainly due to the Sundarbans.

Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants adapted to grow in intertidal zones of tropical and subtropical regions.

The Sundarbans, located in West Bengal, are the largest mangrove forests in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bhitarkanika in Odisha is India's second-largest mangrove forest and a critical biodiversity hotspot.

Andhra Pradesh has smaller mangrove areas, primarily in the Krishna and Godavari deltas.

Goa has minimal mangrove cover compared to other states due to its smaller coastal area and urbanization pressures.