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प्रश्न
What measures, as an individual, you would take to reduce environmental pollution?
उत्तर
The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution:
Measures for preventing Air pollution:
(i) Planting more trees
(ii) Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels
(iii) Reducing the use of fossil fuels
(iv) Use of catalytic converters in automobiles
Measures for preventing water pollution:-
(i) Optimizing the use of water
(ii) Using kitchen waste water in gardening and other household purposes
Measures for controlling Noise pollution:-
(i) Avoid burning crackers on Diwali
(i) Plantation of more trees
Measures for decreasing solid waste generation:-
(i) Segregation of waste
(ii) Recycling and reuse of plastic and paper
(iii) Composting of biodegradable kitchen waste
(iv) Reducing the use of plastics
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Since October 02, 2014 "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" has been launched in our country.
(a) Write your views on this initiative giving justification.
(b) As a biologist name two problems that you may face while implementing the programme in your locality.
(c) Suggest two remedial methods to overcome these problems.
List all the wastes that you generate, at home, school or during your Trips to other places, could you very easily reduce? Which would be Difficult or rather impossible to reduce?
Match the items given in column A and B:
| Column A | Column B | ||
| a | Catalytic converter | 1 | Particulate matter |
| b | Electrostatic precipitator | 2 | Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides |
| c | Earmuffs | 3 | High noise level |
| d | Landfills | 4 | Solid wastes |
Explain industrial melanism.
What is joint forest management?
How does a desert plant adapt to the dry, warmer environmental conditions ?
Assertion(A): Urbanisation is one of the environmental issues.
Reason(R): As the town expands, it mounts more pressure on transport system, water supplies leading to air pollution, water pollution, etc.
What is forest management?
Give reason for the following
Fracking affect the environment.
Write short note on
Green House Effect
Write short note on
Acid Rain
Write a note on the Ozone layer.
Soda and detergents are the source of organic pollutants life.
Which among the following chronic lung disease commonly known as 'black ling' disease, leads to reduced life expectancy in coal- minerals ?
Pollutants resulting from human activities are mainly discharged in ______.
Atmospheric pollution may caused by ______.
Example of secondary pollutants.
Pollutant brings about
Match the following and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
| (A) Environment Protection Act | i. 1974 |
| (B) Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act | ii. 1987 |
| (C) Water Act | iii. 1986 |
| (D) Amendment of the Air Act to include noise as an air pollutant | iv. 1981 |
The correct matches is;
Match the following and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Environment Protection Act | i. 1974 |
| B. Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act | ii. 1987 |
| C. Water Act | iii. 1986 |
| D. Amendment of Air Act to include noise as an air pollutant | iv. 1981 |
The term 'Terror of Bengal' is used for______.
For treatment of e-waste, which is the most suitable solution?
Match the following and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Environment Protection Act | i. 1974 |
| B. Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act | ii. 1987 |
| C. Water Act | iii. 1986 |
| D. Amendment of Air Act to include noise as an air pollutant | iv. 1981 |
The correct match is:
Match the following and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| A. | Environment Protection Act | i. | 1974 |
| B. | Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act | ii. | 1987 |
| C. | Water Act | iii. | 1986 |
| D. | Amendment of Air Act to include noise as an air pollutant | iv. | 1981 |
