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Question
State any four pressing environmental concerns of India.
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Solution
Four pressing environmental concerns of India are:
- Air pollution
- Water contamination
- Soil erosion
- Deforestation
Other important concerns include wildlife extinction, global warming, land degradation, ozone depletion and management of fresh water.
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