Q. With reference to Guneri inland mangroves, which of the following observations is/are correct?
It is the last remains of inland mangroves in India.
It is located at a distance of 45 km from the Arabian Sea and four km from the Kori Creek
The Guneri inland mangroves are presumed to have originated during the Miocene period.
Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes:
It is the last remains of inland mangroves in India. Correct: It is a natural inland mangrove site located in Kutch district of Gujarat. It is the last remains of inland mangrove in India.
It is located at a distance of 45 km from the Arabian Sea and four km from the Kori Creek: Correct: It is located at a distance of 45 km from the Arabian Sea and four km from the Kori Creek, where seawater never approaches.
The Guneri inland mangroves are presumed to have originated during the Miocene period. Correct: They are assumed to have originated either after the marine transgression which occurred in the area during the Miocene period or on the bank of the lost river (the Saraswati River) in the Great Rann of Kachchh.