Question Q.17GS1GS2

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

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As per the recent Indian State of Forest Report 2023, the mangrove area has reduced by 7743 Sq. km, indicating its persecution heavily to ensure canopy stability of ecology. Geographical Factors Responsible (1) Delta Formation: Rivers like form deltas carrying silt and clay that provides germination grounds for mangroves. B Long Rivers: Longer the river, higher the amount of sedimentation. D Sea level changes: Allows pneumatic phases to survive during times of high tide. IV Climate: Need a semi-tropical climate.

E SOIL: Alluvial inundated soil with ample availability of water - salter clayed soil that allows roots to penetrate. (6) Human geography: Determining extremely of labels into take care of mangroves and are responsible for their growth. Mangroves in India - diagram showing distribution with Sundarbans, Andaman, Aravali, Myanmar, Deccan. Role in Coastal Ecology (1) Biodiversity: Luminaries numerous pneumatophores, habitats for fishes x amphibians.

2Coastal Protection: Acts against obstruct against human/cyclones. (3) Carbon sequestration: Acts as source of carbon absorption. (4) Used as source of tidal energy. (5) Maintains sea surface temperature: Regulate spiller in SST of the Bay of Bengal. (6) Promotes development of corals. Along the coast of Kerala or Andaman. Scheme to Preserve MISHTI Initiative - CRZ → Coastal Aquatic Zone. We can have examples of 'Hellong Mangrove Project' and combine with MISHTI in course the prevention of this ecological watershed.

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Map of mangrove distribution in India including Sundarbans, Andaman, Aravali, Myanmar, and Deccan regions

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ABHISHEK CHAUHAM

AIR 1022025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Ecology and Environment

Coastal Ecosystems

Mangrove Vegetation and Coastal Ecology

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