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Give Two Instance of : Misuse of Environmental Resources - Economics

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Give two instance of :

Misuse of environmental resources

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Misuse of environmental resources.

i. Use of Rivers to Discharge the Waste: Water is essential for life. The misuse of water as a resource is responsible for its pollution and contamination. The factors responsible for water pollution are the discharge of domestic sewerage, industrial waste, and thermal power plants into the rivers.

ii. Use of Wood for Cooking Food: Wood is a non-renewable source of energy. It is obtained from trees. Using wood instead of eco friendly alternative fuels for cooking purposes brings about deforestation.

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Chapter 9: Environment and Sustainable Development - Exercise [Page 177]

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NCERT Economics - Indian Economic Development [English] Class 12
Chapter 9 Environment and Sustainable Development
Exercise | Q 12.2 | Page 177

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