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Shoham TeberiwalAIR 77· 2023

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?

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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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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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Shoham Teberiwal

AIR 772023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Flora - Mangrove vegetation

Geographical factors for mangrove growth

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