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Marine Food Webs, Plankton and Ocean Productivity4 PYQs
Wetland Ecology and Ecosystem Services2 PYQs
Estuaries, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands2 PYQs
Coral Reefs and Reef Ecology2 PYQs
Rivers, Streams and Riparian EcosystemsNo PYQs yet
Lakes, Ponds and Freshwater EcologyNo PYQs yet
Seagrass, Salt Marsh and Coastal EcosystemsNo PYQs yet
Deep-Sea, Polar and Open-Ocean EcosystemsNo PYQs yet

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Estuaries, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands

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Prelims 2026

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Environment & EcologyAquatic, Wetland and Marine EcosystemsEstuaries, Mangroves and Coastal WetlandsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Estuaries, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands · Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction
Related topics:: Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction

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2026 · Q23

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. Select the answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2011