Question 18GS1UNKNOWN

भारत के घासलैण्ड के बायोम की विशेषताओं की पहचान करते हुए, भारत में बन्नी घास के मैदानों के समक्ष उपस्थित खतरों का उल्लेख कीजिए। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में लिखिये) / Identifying the characteristics of the grassland biome, mention the threats posed to Banni grasslands in India. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Grasslands are defined as biomes with grasses predominant & lower rainfall than rainforests but higher than Savannah. (ES) Prairie (USA)

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Main Body

Characteristics:

1Low Rainfall due to lack of moisture bearing winds. (ES) Dams

2Predominance of Grasses

Steppes throughout region due to no adequate rain for growth & trees. (ES) Loess family

3Forest Fires: due to high temperature & easy combustion of grasses. (ES) Savrah

4Vast Disease Wildlife: Due to suitable conditions for life (ES) Zebra, Cheetah

5Tolerance of World: as maximum production of grain (ES) Corn, Wheat

6Short Growing Season: when moisture is available due to rain.

Benni Grasslands: Present/located in Gujarat state.

People: Maldhari

Threats to Benni Grasslands:

1Invasive Species: Like Prosopis Juliflora that destroy other plant & are toxic to camels

2Encroachment by Humans: Limited spread & reach to grasslands (ES) Roads, farm

3Wildlife: Due to accidental & natural fires (ES) High temp → fire in Gujcrat

4Desertification: Due to low rain and expansion of Thar desert

5Low Productivity of grassland due to low rain & poor irrigation system

6Displacement of People: Maldhari due to poor livelihood opportunite.

Solution:

1Heat & climate haule spewer

2Participative restoration of Benni Grassland with Maldhari

3Ensure Encourage agriculture sustainability. (ES) Organic farming

Benni Cotter Grasslands are critical biomes & must be conserve for sustainable development & climate action (SDG 13)

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Conclusion

Benni Cotter Grasslands are critical biomes & must be conserve for sustainable development & climate action (SDG 13)

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Diagram

Map showing grasslands distribution with regions labeled (Prairie, Steppes, etc.)

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Topper

Aditya Mathur

AIR 98

Subject & Paper

GS1UNKNOWN

Topic

Indian Geography

Grasslands and Biomes

Banni Grasslands characteristics and threats

Writing Stats

250

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