Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
1. What is floodplain ecosystem? Discuss the benefits offered by floodplains of India. What are the various threats to floodplains and ways to protect and restore them. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: en.wikipedia.org
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the floodplain ecosystem, its benefits, threat it faces and ways to restore it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining floodplain ecosystem.
Body:
First, write the benefits offered by floodplain ecosystem – support rich ecosystems and provide critically important benefits to people, including the largest freshwater fisheries in the world. Cite examples
Next, write about the various threats faced by them.
Next, write about ways to protect and restore the flood plain ecosystem of India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
