The question asks to identify the states from the given list where Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests are found. This requires knowledge of the geographical distribution of different forest types in India, specifically the climatic conditions required for Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests.
Correct Option: C) 1 and 3 only
The question asks to identify the Indian state where unique "living root bridges" are found. This is a general knowledge question related to the geography and unique cultural practices of different regions in India.
A) Meghalaya is the correct answer. The living root bridges are a prominent cultural and natural heritage of Meghalaya, particularly in areas like Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong.
The question asks to identify the region in India that hosts a combination of mangrove, evergreen, and deciduous forests. This requires knowledge of the geographical distribution of different forest types in India.
Correct Option: D) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The question asks to identify the correct statements about 'dugong', a marine mammal found in India. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on general knowledge about dugongs and their conservation status in India.
Based on the analysis, statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.
C) 1 and 3
The question asks to identify the state that first declared a particular butterfly as its 'State Butterfly' in India. This is a factual question related to environmental and state-specific current affairs.
Correct Option: D) Maharashtra was the first state in India to declare a 'State Butterfly'. It declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as its State Butterfly in 2015.
The question asks for the correct ascending order of states based on the percentage of forest cover to their total geographical area. To answer this, we need to recall or refer to the forest cover data for the given states (Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha) from official reports like the India State of Forest Report (ISFR).
C) 3-2-4-1 is the correct ascending order based on the forest cover percentages: Maharashtra (approx. 16.47%), Madhya Pradesh (approx. 25.11%), Odisha (approx. 33.15%), Chhattisgarh (approx. 41.09%).