Question Q.17What role, what challenges, discuss corrective steps (15 marks, 250 words)GS3GS1
What role does wetland play in expanding the framework of sustainable development? What are the challenges faced by wetland ecosystem? Discuss the corrective steps required for their effective conservation.
Introduction
Wetlands are the permanent or semi-permanent body of water use: peats, salt lakes, lagoons, kayals. Globally they cover 6.92% of area (Ramsar Convention, 1971)
24 words
Main Body
(1) Kidney of the earth: acts as filtration agency of toxic elements (Pb, Cu, Zn) (organizes magenies)
(2) Carbon sink: wetlands covers only 3% of land, but stores 30% of carbon.
(3) Protector of biodiversity: beyond tiger, fishing cat (Sunderbans)
(4) Act as a buffer: chunka climate event (flood, cyclone, drought)
(5) Provide livelihood: fishing, spates
61 words5 paragraphs
Diagram
Map showing wetland locations with labels - appears to show distribution across regions
Answer continues on next page
- Multiple roles of wetlands explained clearly
- Uses specific statistics
- Mentions Ramsar Convention
- Includes biodiversity examples
Topper
Mohit Aggarwal Nadbaiwalla
AIR 2812024
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Biodiversity and Wetlands
Role of Wetlands in Sustainable Development
Writing Stats
85
Total words
5
Paragraphs
informative, technical
Tone