Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
1. Floodplain ecosystem are very beneficial. However, rapid urbanization and improper land use in floodplains have led to reduced water retention capacity, increasing the risk of floods. Effective zoning can help minimize the impact of floods and ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of floodplain ecosystem. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article discusses the significance of zoning floodplains and its importance in managing and mitigating the impacts of flooding.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the floodplain ecosystem, its benefits, threat it faces and ways to restore it.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
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.
