[PPSC Deputy Director, 2020]

34. Mangroves and coral reefs are important entities in our biodiversity. Consider the ahead given statements regarding them
1. In India, mangroves and coral reefs are categorised under Coastal Regulation Zone-I (CRZ-I)
2. As per the recent state of Forest Report mangroves cover in the country only 5% of the country’s total geographical area.
 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only 1

2. Only 2

3. Both 1 and 2

4. None of the above

Correct Answer :

Only 1