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Which of the following forests is known as the 'lungs of the planet earth'?

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a) Taiga forest

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b) Tundra forest

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c) Amazon rainforest

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d) Rainforest of North east India

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Amazon rainforests are also called as the lungs of the planet earth. This rainforest in South America is the largest and most diverse tropical rainforest on our planet. It contributes around `20%` of the total oxygen on our planet.
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