Question Q14Role in coastal ecology & economyGS1GS1
Mangroves are salt-tolerant plant species found along the coastal expanse of India.
Introduction
Mangroves are salt-tolerant plant species found along the coastal expanse of India.
12 words
Main Body
Ecological
1Act as first line of defence against hazards like cyclones, tsunamis etc.
2Maintains salt-balance of coastal soil
3Supports the coastal ecosystem by providing home to marine species
4Restricts the falluted silt from entering into seas
5Roots of mangrove checks soil [illegible] erosion
Economic
1Allows for coastal farming
2Acts as base for seaweed cultivation
3Provisioning services of Mangrove like herbs, medicines cause market value
4Provides for tourism activities and development of local economy
Reason for destruction of habitat
1Global warming disturbing the sea temperatures that mangroves can tolerate
2Increased frequency of natural hazards like cyclone due to climate change
3Increased population pressure and need for clearing of coastal areas
4Unchecked anthropogenic activities like farming disturbing soil ecology
5Poor implementation of protection laws like CRZ norms
However, recent government initiative like Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) & MISHTI scheme are stoke in directions.
156 words17 paragraphs
- Comprehensive coverage of both ecological and economic roles
- Clear enumeration of services provided
- Links to climate change and contemporary issues
Topper
Prateek Joshi
AIR 12024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Coastal Ecosystems
Mangroves
Writing Stats
168
Total words
17
Paragraphs
Informative and systematic
Tone