Question

What are the sources of environmental pollution in your area? Discuss with respect to (a) air; (b) water and (c) soil. What are the steps being taken to reduce the pollution? Can you suggest some other measures?

Answer 1

The sources of environmental pollution in our area:
(a) Air – transport and factories emitting more hazardous gases.(b) Water – disposal of factories waste in Yamuna river, immersion of idols, throwing of garbage in Yamuna river.
(c) Soil – use of fertilizers and pesticidesfor cultivation.

Suggestions:
(i) Old vehicles should be banned. Diesel vehicles should be prohibited. Pollution norms should be checked strictly.
(ii)Factories should be shifted out of the town area.
(iii)Idol immersion, waste disposal in Yamuna river should be banned.