Q514
Which forests are locally known as 'Hental Van' ?
A.
Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
B.
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
C.
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
D.
Tidal Forests
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Tidal Mangrove Forests are limited, scattered, and confined to the seashore, particularly in Bhitarkanika and the Mahanadi Delta. The mangrove forests are known locally as hental van because hental grows profusely in clumps here.