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    Question

    Consider the following statements in regards to the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC):

    I) Launched at the 26th session of Conference of Parties (COP26) UN climate summit.

    II) An initiative led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Indonesia

    III) It also includes India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Japan, and Spain.

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    A I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Launched at the 27th session of Conference of Parties (COP27) UN climate summit, with India as a partner. An initiative led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Indonesia, the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) includes India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Japan, and Spain. South Asia houses some of the most extensive areas of mangroves globally, while Indonesia hosts one-fifth of the overall amount. India holds around 3 per cent of South Asia’s mangrove population. Besides the Sundarbans in West Bengal, the Andamans region, the Kachchh and Jamnagar areas in Gujarat too have substantial mangrove cover.

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