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Q29 (CDS-II/2026) Environment & Ecology › Environment Laws, Policies & Institutions (India)

Consider the following statements :
1. Mangroves are natural buffers against cyclones, storm surges and coastal erosion
2. Recognising it, India implemented the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Mangroves act as a natural bio-shield against coastal disasters. Their complex, intertwined root systems (such as pneumatophores) stabilize the shoreline by trapping sediments and dissipate the energy of high-velocity winds, storm surges, and tidal waves, thereby preventing coastal erosion.

Statement 2 is correct: To strengthen this natural defense, the Government of India launched the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI). Announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 and launched on World Environment Day 2023, the scheme aims to increase mangrove cover across approximately 540 sq. km across 11 States and 2 Union Territories. It utilizes a convergence of MGNREGS, CAMPA Fund, and other sources to promote afforestation and provide tangible income to local communities through eco-tourism and resource management.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2011 · Q75 Relevance score: 1.46

The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?

CAPF · 2018 · Q38 Relevance score: 0.07

Which of the following statements are appropriate to Mangrove Sites? 1. Mangrove plants require appropriate mix of saline water and freshwater, 2. Mangrove plants require mudflats to enable it to grow and develop. 3. Mangrove plants are found in the inter-tidal zones of sheltered coasts. 4. Mangrove vegetation has been reported in all the coastal States including Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Select the correct answer using the code given below,

IAS · 1996 · Q49 Relevance score: 0.02

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UPPCS · 2025 · Q30 Relevance score: -0.78

With reference to Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Income (MISHTI), which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. It was initiated in 2019.
2. It aims to restore Mangrove forests.
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