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Which of the following tree species is NOT native to the Sundarbans mangrove forest?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · Geography · Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
  1. A) Rhizophora mucronata
  2. B) Avicennia marina
  3. C) Salix alba
  4. D) Avicennia officinalis
Answer
C) Salix alba

The correct answer is C) Salix alba — Option C is the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the species that are characteristic of mangrove forests.
  2. Check the list of mangrove species present in the Sundarbans.
  3. Salix alba is a willow species found in temperate regions.
  4. It is not a mangrove species, thus it is not native to the Sundarbans.
  5. The correct choice is therefore Salix alba.
  6. Option C is the correct answer.
Common mistake: Confusing non‑mangrove species with mangrove species

Concept tested: Mangrove species identification

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