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Question 8Mention the threats posed to Banni grasslandsGS1GS1

Identifying the characteristics of the grassland biome, mention the threats posed to Banni grasslands in India. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

Grassland biome is one of the five biomes present in India with rainfall of 50-100cm.

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Characteristics of grassland biome:

1There are two types

A) Savannah grassland - found in Sudan type of climate:

have less nutritious grasses and devoid of trees.

due to the, animal rearing is difficult.

B) Temperate grassland found in colder climate and have nutritious grass.

suitable for animal rearing.

eg Truck farming in Prairie grassland.

2Rainfall - mostly present at 25-100 cm rainfall wide, temperature receives more rainfall
3domesticates of animal: due to devoid of trees, big-game are generally absent.

goat and sheep rearing is prominent.

Threats posed to Banni grassland:

Banni grassland is found in Gujarat (Rann of Kachch area).

1Encroachment due to urbanization, one is reducing
2Reduction in biodiversity [eg Cornels, wild water Ass]
3Invasive Species threat to native species (Prosopis sulgors)
4Global warming: rising sea level: 3.8 mm/year in North Indian ocean
5Maldhati tribe: focusing on other economic opportunities
6Pak-India Teesi: Sri creek that border security leads to loss of Banni grassland.

Way forward:

MISTHI initiative for mangrove restoration, promote Nature-Man Spirit complex, bring all stakeholders together.

This will help in achieving SDG-14 (life above below sea).

— Mansi Singh · AIR 126

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Conclusion

This will help in achieving SDG-14 (life above below sea).

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Diagram

Map of India showing grassland biome distribution, with annotations for prairie and pampa veld regions

  • Clear categorization of grassland types
  • Use of diagram to illustrate geographical location
  • Specific reference to climatic conditions

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Grassland Biome

Characteristics and Threats to Grasslands

Banni grassland

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