Question

What steps taken for the protection and conservation of natural resources?

Answer 1

The following steps are taken/can be taken to conserve natural resources, like:

1. Conservation of Minerals:
   1. Improving technology to use low-grade ores efficiently.
   2. Recycling metals to reduce mining.
   3. Using scrap metals and substitutes.
   4. Using minerals in a planned and sustainable manner.
2. Protection and Conservation of Forests:
   1. Strict laws against illegal deforestation.
   2. Prohibiting indiscriminate cutting of trees.
   3. Avoiding wastage of timber and firewood.
   4. Preventing forest fires.
   5. Reforestation of deforested areas.
   6. Creating protected areas like wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
   7. Controlling pests and diseases chemically and biologically.
   8. Spreading awareness about the importance of forests.
3. Protection and Conservation of Water:
   1. Using water-efficient appliances and closing taps when not in use.
   2. Washing clothes in full-load washing machines.
   3. Planting trees in the monsoon season to improve groundwater levels.
   4. Promoting rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation.
   5. Preventing pollution of rivers, lakes, and other water bodies.
   6. Monitoring and protecting freshwater sources through law and community action.