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प्रश्न
Interpret the situation of earth as depicted in the given picture, with reference to current environmental challenges:
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उत्तर
This image indicates the sick and dangerous state of the Earth as a result of the growing rate of environmental contamination.
Earth is suffering in following ways:
- Degradation of Land: It refers to the loss of land fertility as a result of incorrect land use, such as deforestation, the use of chemicals and fertilizers, excessive ground water extraction, and the like.
- Loss of Bio-diversity: The greatest threats to biodiversity are increasing population, land degradation, and deforestation. Many species of flora and fauna are critically endangered.
- Air and Water Pollution: Vehicle emissions, industrialization, and other factors contribute to air pollution. Water contamination is caused by industrial waste, the use of pesticides and chemicals, and other factors. Polluted air and water have reduced the quality of life on Earth.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?
Air pollution
How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?
Affluent consumption standards
How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?
Industrialization
How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?
Urbanization
How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?
Reduction of forest coverage
How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?
Global warming
Is environmental crisis a recent phenomenon? If so, why?
Give two instance of :
Misuse of environmental resources
State any four pressing environmental concerns of India. Correction for environmental damages involves opportunity costs. Explain.
Account for the current environmental crisis.
Highlight any two serious adverse environmental consequences of development in India. India’s environmental problems pose a dichotomy-they are poverty induced and, at the same time, due to affluence in living standards. Is this true?
When was the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) set up?
The main reason for soil erosion is ______.
Two major environmental issues facing the world today are ______ and ______
What are the functions of the environment?
______ is not a cause for environmental degradation.
