Question

Tropical ______ forests at the mouth of Mahanadi are known for their evergreen leaves.

Options

• evergreen

• deciduous

• delta

• desert

Answer 1

Tropical delta forests at the mouth of Mahanadi are known for their evergreen leaves.

Explanation:

The Mahanadi River's mouth generates a significant coastal delta in which freshwater combines with tidal seawater. These intertidal zones are home to delta forests (also known as mangrove or tidal forests). Despite growing in saline coastal mud, these specialised halophytic trees are functionally evergreen, with thick, leathery leaves that remain intact all year.