After which mangrove tree is the Sundarbans named?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the sundari tree
- Step 1: The local name of Heritiera fomes, sundari, gives the Sundarbans region its name. Answer: the sundari tree. Why not the others: The gewa tree, The golpata palm and The keora tree don't fit.
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