QUESTION 15
GS1
15 marks
Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India.
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Explain what causes India's varied natural vegetation and assess the importance of wildlife sanctuaries in rainforest regions.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Factors: rainfall, temperature, relief and altitude, soil, latitude≈65 words
- 2Vegetation types and regions≈65 words
- 3Significance of sanctuaries in Western Ghats and North-East rainforests: biodiversity hotspots, endemic species, ecosystem services, tribal livelihoods≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
FactorsResulting vegetation typesRainforest sanctuaries and their significanceChallengesConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Answering only the first part on factors
- Not naming any rainforest sanctuary
Draw this
- Vegetation map of India with rainforest sanctuaries marked
Value addition
- ExampleSilent Valley National Park in Kerala protects tropical evergreen forest and the lion-tailed macaque.Kerala Forest Department
- FactWestern Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2012) and a global biodiversity hotspot.UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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- Monika Srivastava · AIR 16 · Page 9 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 19 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Akansh Dhull · AIR 3 · Page 32 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 41 ↗Same syllabus reference
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