Case Study: Mangrove Forest

Q. The Palk Bay area is famous for which of the following geographical features?

1. Mangrove ecosystems
2. High mountains
3. Tidal swamps
4. River systems

Q. Which trees are commonly associated with tidal forests?

Q. What were the reasons for the degradation of mangrove ecosystem in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu?

1. Tsunami of 2004
2. Rapid urbanisation
3. Agriculture
4. Drought

Q. To restore coral reefs, live colonies of corals from the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve were transplanted to Palk Bay.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following is/are the reason(s) for the degradation of the mangrove forest in Palk Bay?

1. Tsunami of 2004
2. Rapid urbanisation
3. Lack of agricultural activities
4. Land encroachment

Q. Where is Palk Bay located?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Karnataka
3. Kerala
4. Assam