Sustainable Management Oshida India

Question 1

What is the geographical location of India’s Mahanadi delta?

Answer 1

Odisha, India

The Mahanadi delta is located in the province of Odisha, which is prone to cyclones from the Bay of Bengal.

Question 2

What natural disaster frequently affects the Mahanadi delta?

Answer 2

Cyclones

Cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal frequently affect the Mahanadi delta.

Question 3

What is the average width of mangroves protecting villages in Odisha 50 years ago?

Answer 3

5.2 km

The average width of mangroves protecting villages in Odisha was 5.2 km 50 years ago.

Question 4

What is the current average width of mangroves protecting villages in Odisha?

Answer 4

1.2 km

The average width of mangroves protecting villages has decreased to 1.2 km today.

Question 5

What was the death rate in villages during the 1999 super cyclone Kalina related to mangrove width?

Answer 5

Villages with less than 3 km of mangroves saw death rates rise sharply

Villages with more than 3 km of mangroves experienced significantly lower death rates during the cyclone.

Question 6

Which NGO is involved in reversing mangrove destruction in Odisha?

Answer 6

Wetlands International

Wetlands International is collaborating with the Indian government and local projects to restore mangroves.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project in Odisha?

Answer 7

To reverse mangrove destruction and support local communities

The ICZM project focuses on cultivating and planting mangroves along the coast and riverbanks.

Question 8

List the three main players involved in the ICZM project consultations.

Answer 8

• Central Government
• State and Local Government
• Local Community Stakeholders

These players include various departments and local industries.

Question 9

What initiatives have been included in consultations with local people under the ICZM project?

Answer 9

• Building cyclone shelters
• Planting mangroves
• Development of eco-tourism

These initiatives aim to enhance community resilience and environmental restoration.

Question 10

True or False: Odisha’s coast is threatened by rapid urban industrialization.

Answer 10

True

Urban industrialization, along with other factors, poses significant threats to Odisha’s coastal environment.

Question 11

What are some alternative energy potentials in Odisha?

Answer 11

• Offshore wind
• Tidal power
• Wave power

Odisha has significant potential for various forms of renewable energy.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Coastal fishing employs large numbers of people as well as those employed to _______.

Answer 12

process the fish once caught

Coastal fishing is a vital industry in Odisha, supporting both fishermen and processing workers.

Question 13

What are some threats to Odisha’s coastal environment?

Answer 13

• Marine transport
• Fishing and aquaculture
• Tourism
• Coastal and seabed mining
• Coastal erosion
• Offshore oil and natural gas production
• Increase in tropical storms
• Rising sea levels

These factors contribute to the degradation of the coastal ecosystem in Odisha.