With reference to the Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve, Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Sunderbans are bound on the east by rivers Harinbhahga and Raimangal and on the west by rivers Muriganga.
2. In the Sunderbans, the mangrove forests are characterised by Heritiera fomes, a species valued for its timber.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2