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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 97 of 200

Q97
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Soils, Natural Vegetation & Forests
'Coringa' mangrove is located in
  1. a.Gujarat
  2. b.Kerala
  3. c.Odisha
  4. d.Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (D) Andhra Pradesh

Coringa Mangrove Forest is located near Kakinada in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It is the third-largest stretch of mangroves in India and the second largest in Asia, covering about 235 sq km. It is named after a small village called Coringa in the area.