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Standard IX
Social Science
Case Study: Mangrove Forest
What were the...
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What were the reasons for the degradation of mangrove ecosystem in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu?

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Tsunami of 2004
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Rapid urbanisation
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Agriculture
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Drought
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The correct option is 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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