Question Q.17What are the geographical factors... Also highlight its role in coastal ecologyGS1GS2

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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Mangroves are the coastal ecosystem, often growing on sea coast and having salt tolerance, worlds largest mangroves located in Sundarbans-Wertzgali. Geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation are as follows: (1) The salinity required for mangroves is available at sea coast of India specially west coast. (2) High humidity required temperature are suitable for mangroves. (3) Sediments brought by rivers creates base.

Suitable habitable area for mangroves to thrive, while providing essential Nutrients and nutrient AVH. (4) Low impact of tides is essential for growth of mangroves. Role of mangroves in coastal ecology is as follows: (1) Mangroves are rich in biodiversity providing habitat for wildlife. E.g: Salt water crocodile, bengal tigers etc. (2) They play significant role during disasters like flood OR tsunami, protecting its impact and acting as buffer. (3) Dense vegetation create carbon sequestration they contribute to ecology.

4Provide employment to coastal community, tourism potential, minor mangroves produce. (5) Lows the coastal ecology by its carbon sequestration are aids in standoff. Thus mangroves play significant role in coastal ecology, however their deforestation need to be checked, so that may contribute effectively, steps like MSDF program are steps with direction.

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Thus mangroves play significant role in coastal ecology, however their deforestation need to be checked, so that may contribute effectively, steps like MSDF program are steps with direction.

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Map of India showing mangrove distribution with regions labeled including Sundarbans, West coast areas

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PRAJAPATI JITENDRA

AIR 2872025

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Indian Geography

Coastal Ecosystems

Mangrove Vegetation - Growth and Ecological Role

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