Question Q.17GS1GS2
What are the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India? Also highlight its role in coastal ecology.
Introduction
According to the Indian State of Forest Report (2021), around 0.15% of India's areas are covered with mangroves.
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Main Body
According to the Indian State of Forest Report (2021), around 0.15% of India's areas are covered with mangroves.
[Geographical Factors Responsible For Mangrove Growth in India]
[Fig: (A)]
1Latitude - Mangroves grow only in tropical and subtropical latitudes
2Coastal Boundaries - Bounded by size on 3 sides which permits growth of mangroves
3Heavy Precipitation => Allows for growth of dense forested mangroves
4Warm Topographical Requirement => Requires for mangrove growth
5High Salinity in Zone => Provides favorable in growth of mangroves
6Availability of Salt & Alluvium deposited by various rivers
7Change near Umbilicus
4Warm Topographical Requirement => Requires for mangrove growth
5High Salinity in Zone => Provides favorable in growth of mangroves
6Availability of Salt & Alluvium deposited by various rivers
7Change near Umbilicus
Role of Mangroves in Coastal Ecology:
1Support embankment with biodiversity of flora & fauna due to edge effect. [e.g. Great Bengal Tiger]
2Protection of coasts from erosion during high tides, cyclones &
3One of the most effective sequestration of Green house gases
4Vary Conditions => Sequester 3x more than mangroves
5High Salary Irradiation => Furnishes faster & Queer growth of mangroves
6Availability of Salt & Alluvium deposited by various others
7Change near Sambodoo
Role of Mangroves in Coastal Ecology:
1Support embankment with biodiversity of Flora & fauna due to edge effect. [e.g. Great Bengal Tiger]
2Protection of coasts from erosion during high tides, cyclones &
3One of the most effective sequestration of Green house gases
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Diagram
Fig: (A) - Geographical factors responsible for mangrove growth in India
Answer continues on next page
- Use of current data and statistics
- Systematic enumeration of factors
- Reference to official reports
- Clear organization with diagram
- Clear enumeration of ecological roles
- Specific example (Bengal Tiger)
- Mentions climate change significance
- Multiple benefits highlighted
- Emphasis on climate mitigation role
- Biodiversity support mentioned
- Coastal protection benefits highlighted
Topper
ARYAN SIRSIKAR
AIR 1752025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Geography
Vegetation Patterns and Coastal Ecology
Mangrove Growth and Distribution
Writing Stats
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