BPSC TRE l India's largest aquatic biosphere l Biology l Kunal Sir

Описание: BPSC TRE l India's largest aquatic biosphere l Biology l Kunal Sir #bpsctre4 #bpsc #tre4

In this important Biology + Environment + Geography session, Kunal Sir explains the complete facts about India’s largest aquatic biosphere, its location, features, biodiversity, and most expected exam questions.
This topic is frequently asked in BPSC TRE 4, BPSC Prelims, Bihar Teacher, SSC, BSSC, and all environment-based competitive exams.

📚 What You Will Learn
🔸 1. What is India’s Largest Aquatic Biosphere?

✔ Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
✔ Situated between Tamil Nadu & Sri Lanka
✔ Covers area of 10,500 sq. km (approx.)
✔ First Marine Biosphere Reserve in India (1989)

🔸 2. Location & Geography

✔ Lies in Indian Ocean – Bay of Bengal region
✔ Includes 21 islands (Mandapam to Tuticorin)
✔ Coral reefs, seagrass beds & mangroves present
✔ Part of the world’s richest marine ecosystem

🔸 3. Key Features of Gulf of Mannar

✔ Over 3,600+ species of flora & fauna
✔ Coral reefs (8% of India’s coral cover)
✔ Pearl oyster beds
✔ Rich in seaweed, algae, and marine plants

🔸 4. Biodiversity (Exam Focused)

✔ Dugong (Sea Cow) – Endangered species
✔ Dolphins & sea turtles
✔ Various species of sharks
✔ Sea cucumber
✔ Mangrove vegetation

🔸 5. Importance of Aquatic Biosphere

✔ Protects marine biodiversity
✔ Supports fishing communities
✔ Helps maintain ecological balance
✔ Important for climate regulation

🔸 6. India’s Other Major Biosphere Reserves (Revision)

✔ Sundarbans (WB)
✔ Nilgiri (TN–KL–KA)
✔ Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand)
✔ Great Nicobar (A&N)
✔ Pachmarhi (MP)

❓ Most Expected MCQs (BPSC / TRE / SSC)

✔ India’s largest aquatic biosphere?
✔ Gulf of Mannar located between which places?
✔ Number of islands in Gulf of Mannar?
✔ Dugong is found in which biosphere?
✔ First marine biosphere reserve in India?

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