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Difficulty: MediumState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Consider the following statements regarding the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh:
1. It is located in the estuary of the Godavari River and is recognized as the second-largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.
2. It serves as a vital habitat for the fishing cat and provides significant nesting grounds for the Indian skimmer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A
    1 only
  2. B
    2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2Answer
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Both statements accurately describe the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. Located near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, it encompasses the Godavari estuarine mangroves (the second largest mangrove expanse in India) and protects key coastal fauna including the fishing cat and Indian skimmer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding geography and flora
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in the Godavari estuary, forming the second-largest mangrove forest ecosystem in India after the Sundarbans. Statement 1 is correct.
Verify geographic location and forest designation.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding ecological significance and key fauna
The sanctuary is renowned for mangrove conservation and is a declared refuge for the vulnerable fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) and endangered avian species like the Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Statement 2 is correct.
Verify protected fauna and species associations.

Key Concept

State Environmental Reserves and Coastal Mangrove Ecosystems
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State Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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