The Sundarbans are famous for which type of vegetation?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) Mangrove Forests

Explanation:
• The Sundarbans are the largest mangrove forest in the world.
• Mangroves grow in saline, tidal, and muddy coastal areas, which match Sundarbans conditions.
• Dominant mangrove species include Sundari, from which the forest gets its name.

Information Booster:
• Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• It is located in India and Bangladesh along the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta.
• Known for the Royal Bengal Tiger adapted to mangrove habitat.
• Features salt-tolerant species with stilt and pneumatophore roots.

Additional Knowledge:
• Thorn Forests – Found in arid regions like Rajasthan; not coastal.
• Deciduous Forests – Found in central India; shed leaves in dry season.
• Tropical Evergreen Forests – Found in Western Ghats and NE India; high rainfall areas.