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How Does the Following Factor Contribute to the Environmental Crisis in India? What Problem Does It Pose for the Government? Illiteracy - Economics

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How does the following factor contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem does it pose for the government?

Illiteracy

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Illiteracy

Man, if illiterate will not use the resources judiciously that will ultimately lead to overuse or misuse of the scarce resources. The resources can be judiciously and efficiently exploited (with minimum waste) only when people are aware of and skillful in utilising the resources. Otherwise lack of knowledge and skills may lead to excessive extraction of resources and, thereby, its misuse. Thus, the government should take measures to create awareness and spread technical knowledge among people about various efficient and economising methods.

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Chapter 9: Environment and Sustainable Development - Exercise [Page 176]

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NCERT Economics - Indian Economic Development [English] Class 12
Chapter 9 Environment and Sustainable Development
Exercise | Q 5.05 | Page 176

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