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प्रश्न
Beera, a farmer would clear his field everyday, and burn dry leaves fallen on the ground. After sometime he found that those living in huts near his field were suffering from cough and breathing problems.
- Can you explain why?
- Also suggest an environment friendly way to dispose the dry leaves.
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उत्तर
- Burning of leaves releases harmful and toxic gases and creates a lot of fumes that cause diseases in humans and animals. That is why the people living nearby suffer from cough and breathing problems.
- He can compost the dry leaves and use them as manure for his potted plants instead of burning them.
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