Gulf of Mannar
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Overview
The Gulf of Mannar lies between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, south of Adam's Bridge. It is a marine biosphere reserve with fringing coral reefs.
It is one of the Indian biosphere reserves on UNESCO's list (with the Nilgiri, Sundarbans and Nanda Devi in our notes) and a Marine Protected Area. Seaweed cultivation here supports women's livelihoods.
Geography and key facts
- Between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, south of Adam's Bridge
- Marine biosphere reserve
- Fringing coral reefs
- Seaweed cultivation
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on coral reefs (2014), biosphere reserves recognised by UNESCO (2008), environment issues (2001) and the location of Palk Bay (1996).
Note for UPSC
Between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka; a marine biosphere reserve with coral reefs.
Useful for questions on maritime geography, ports and islands nearby.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2014 · Q41Which of the following have coral reefs? Select the correct answer using the code given below.…
- UPSC Prelims 2008 · Q90Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?…
- UPSC Prelims 2001 · Q35Consider the following statements regarding environment issues of India: I. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves. II. The Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been …
- UPSC Prelims 1996 · Q84The Palk Bay lies between…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Gulf of Mannar.
Key facts
- Type
- Gulf, bay or strait
- Location
- At sea
- Coordinates
- 8.470°N, 79.020°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 4 questions · 2014, 2008, 2001, 1996
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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