Q. Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country ?
Answer: West Bengal
Notes: The correct answer is West Bengal. It has the highest percentage of mangrove cover in India, primarily due to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. West Bengal's mangroves cover approximately 42% of India's total mangrove area, which indicates their ecological significance.

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