Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2026 • Q.23
Mangrove Ecosystems and Climate Resilience
Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?
1
Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts.
2
Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones.
3
By withstanding tidal surges and offering biomass resources, mangroves function both as natural bio-shields and livelihood bases for rural communities.
Syllabus Connection
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)
NCERT Connection
Ch.5: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Geography • Class 9 • Class 9 Contemporary India I
Ch.2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II