What are the geographical factors and also highlight the roleGS1GS2

What are the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India? Also highlight its role in coastal ecology.

Introduction

Indian coastline with its ~1500km stretch contains variety of vegetation including Mangrove vegetation that has salt-tolerant, pneumatophores featuring to tolerate water-filled condition.

22 words

Main Body

Indian coastline with its ~1500km stretch contains variety of vegetation including Mangrove vegetation that has salt-tolerant, pneumatophores featuring to tolerate water-filled condition.

Geographical factors responsible for mangrove vegetation:

1Vast coastline → with deltaic and estuarine features for Sundaban duty

2Backwaters → due to deltaic coastline provides ideal condition → Vembanad lake (Kerala)

3Large river network → leading to continuous fresh water inflow into coastal area

4Salty condition → in Indian coastal area with intervening of river and ocean waters

5Limited human intervention → in coastal areas provided conducive condition

Role in Coastal Ecology:

1Protection of shoreline → from tsunami impact EEP 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

2Water replenishment in coastal areas

3Water filtration → sedimentary heavy metals

4Biodiversity guard → for widespread, vibrant biodiversity

5Buffers against salt-water intrusion during storm surge

6Acts against coastal sand erosion

7Tourism potential with its scenic beauty

8Crucial ingredient of hydrological cycle

Large scale coastal agriculture reclamation of land is leading to degradation of mangrove vegetation in coastal region, requiring protection

178 words15 paragraphs

Conclusion

Large scale coastal agriculture reclamation of land is leading to degradation of mangrove vegetation in coastal region, requiring protection.

19 words

Diagram

Map of India showing mangrove distribution along coast

Examiner score

1.2/10

Open original scan

Page 41

Topper

Hassan Khan

AIR 952025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Geography and Ecology

Coastal Ecosystems

Mangrove Vegetation

Writing Stats

219

Total words

Paragraphs

analytical

Tone