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प्रश्न
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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a holistic and ecological view
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inter alia
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sustainable development
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decimated
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languish
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catastrophic depletion
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ignominious darkness
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transcending concern
उत्तर
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a holistic and ecological view – It refers to the view that calls for the preservation of the planet. The holistic and ecological view refers to understanding the importance of the earth’s resources and environment for future generations.
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sustainable development – A balanced development that meets the needs of the present while taking care of the needs of future generations.
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languish – a lot of species are neglected or go unnoticed
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ignominious darkness – disgraced or dishonoured as nobody has knowledge about them or is enlightened about them
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inter alia – among other things
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decimated – to reduce drastically in number
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catastrophic depletion – a disastrous and harmful reduction in the number of something
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transcending concern – a concern that surpasses generation, boundaries. It is not only about the present but also about the future; not only about people but also about the planet.
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