Question 6GS1GS1
What are the geographical factors responsible for mangrove vegetation in India? How does climate change pose a threat to mangrove vegetation in India?
Main Body
Mangroves are shrubs that grow in saline conditions characterized by their unique properties of acting as natural saline solution.
Mangrove vegetation in India:
[Diagram showing map of Indian coast with marked regions:
coastal areas where deltas regions with nursing river water
Tropical region provide fit high temperature required for growth of mangroves
They grow in estuary of land/fresh water and aquatic ecosystem
Area should not be disturbed with port or fishing activity
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Diagram
Map of Indian coastline showing mangrove distribution areas marked in delta regions, tropical regions, and estuarine areas with labels for geographical features
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Topper
Shoham Teberiwal
AIR 772023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Flora - Mangrove vegetation
Geographical factors for mangrove growth
Writing Stats
76
Total words
2
Paragraphs
4
Bullets
technical
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