Question 8Mention the threats posed to Banni grasslandsGS1GS1

Identifying the characteristics of the grassland biome, mention the threats posed to Banni grasslands in India. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

Grassland biome is one of the five biomes present in India with rainfall of 50-100cm.

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Characteristics of grassland biome:

1There are two types

A) Savannah grassland - found in Sudan type of climate:

have less nutritious grasses and devoid of trees.

due to the, animal rearing is difficult.

B) Temperate grassland found in colder climate and have nutritious grass.

suitable for animal rearing.

eg Truck farming in Prairie grassland.

2Rainfall - mostly present at 25-100 cm rainfall wide, temperature receives more rainfall

3domesticates of animal: due to devoid of trees, big-game are generally absent.

goat and sheep rearing is prominent.

Threats posed to Banni grassland:

Banni grassland is found in Gujarat (Rann of Kachch area).

1Encroachment due to urbanization, one is reducing

2Reduction in biodiversity [eg Cornels, wild water Ass]

3Invasive Species threat to native species (Prosopis sulgors)

4Global warming: rising sea level: 3.8 mm/year in North Indian ocean

5Maldhati tribe: focusing on other economic opportunities

6Pak-India Teesi: Sri creek that border security leads to loss of Banni grassland.

Way forward:

MISTHI initiative for mangrove restoration, promote Nature-Man Spirit complex, bring all stakeholders together.

This will help in achieving SDG-14 (life above below sea).

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Conclusion

This will help in achieving SDG-14 (life above below sea).

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Diagram

Map of India showing grassland biome distribution, with annotations for prairie and pampa veld regions

Clear categorization of grassland types
Use of diagram to illustrate geographical location
Specific reference to climatic conditions

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Topper

Mansi Singh

AIR 126

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Grassland Biome

Characteristics and Threats to Grasslands

Banni grassland

Writing Stats

218

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