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The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are :
Options:
A .  Mangrove forests
B .  Alpine forests
C .  Monsoon forests
D .  Evergreen forests
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
Mangrove Forest acts as barriers against cyclones and other natural disasters like tidal waves and tropical storms. They act as live sea walls against disasters and help minimise the damage done to property and life.
They also slow soil erosion and stabilize tidal banks against rising sea level, another climate change hazard.

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