Question 17GS1GS2
What are the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India? Also highlight its role in coastal ecology.
Introduction
Mangrove region is Inter-tidal, saw-tolerant vegetation that cause around 30,749 vegetation in India (State of Forest Report, 2023)
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Main Body
Geographical factors for mangrove growth:
1Van Coastline = around 7100km + coastal ecology of mangrove.
2High salinity of coast → mangroves are salt pherent rhizohaline species and hence grow. Eg vasai mangrove in mumba high.
3Presence of continental shelf = provide transitional zone
4Tidal impact = regular high and low tides = space for mangrove distribution through uniparity Eg sundarbans.
5Saline soils = flourishing of mangrove. Eg Hiren mangrove.
Role of mangroves - [Coastal biology]
1Environmental role - Disaster management; Promotion of biodiversity; Purification of polluted water body; How to keystone spaces
2Economic role - Some of minor forest produce; Some of coastal livelihood; Some of timber.
3Social role - Habitation of tribes; Sacred importance as green.
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Conclusion
Thus mangroves play a crucial role in lives & livelihood around coast. Their preservation through National Mangrove mission is a welcome step.
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Diagram
Map of coastal mangrove extent in India showing Mumbai area, Sundarbans, and related coastal regions with annotations
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Topper
BHOOMIKA_JAIN
AIR 3312025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Geography
Vegetation and Ecology
Mangrove Ecosystems
Writing Stats
165
Total words
1
Paragraphs
technical-analytical
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