Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) Pichavaram
Explanation:
• The Pichavaram mangrove forest is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.
• It is one of the largest continuous mangrove forests in the world, spread over a vast expanse of water.
Information Booster:
• The mangrove forest is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sandbar and consists of numerous islands interspersed with water bodies.
Additional Knowledge:
• Bhitarkanika (Option A): A famous mangrove wetland in Odisha.
• Sundarbans (Option B): The largest continuous mangrove forest in the world, located in West Bengal.
• Chorao islands (Option D): Famous for the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and mangroves in Goa.