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

Tsunami of 2004

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Rapid urbanisation

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Agriculture

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Drought

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Solution

The correct options are
A Tsunami of 2004
B Rapid urbanisation
C Agriculture
Mangroves were destroyed due to the Tsunami which hit the Palk Bay in 2004. Along with this the rapid urbanisation, agricultural activities, land encroachment, cattle grazing lead to the destruction of the forest.

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