Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
4. Enumerate the various major types of wetlands across the world with examples. Discuss their significance and various threats faced by them. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about types of wetlands, their significance and threats faced by them.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining a wetland.
Body:
First, write about the various types of wetlands – swamps, peatlands, sloughs, marshes, muskegs, bogs, fens, potholes, and mires. Give example of a each.
Next, write about the significance of wetland ecosystem – ecosystems on Earth, giant sponges or reservoirs. Limits the effects of flooding, protect coastal areas from storm surges etc.
Next, write about the threats faced by wetlands and measures needed to protect them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
