State and discuss any two environmental concerns faced by India in the present times.

Question State and discuss any two environmental concerns faced by India in the present times.
Chapter Environment and Sustainable Development
Class  Class 12
Subject Economics (Indian Economic Development)
Category Indian Economic Development Class 12 Sandeep Garg Solutions




Question – State and discuss any two environmental concerns faced by India in the present times.

Answer – 

1. Biodiversity loss

Biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources and ecology of our ecosystem of which they are a part; conservation and sustainable use biodiversity crisis are fundamental to ecologically sustainable development.

India has approximately 17% of the world population and 20% of the livestock population on a mere 2.5% of the world’s geographical area.

After independence, economic reforms caused rapid industrialization, growing townships, and urbanization. This has led to the destruction of habitats and biodiversity sites.

2. Air Pollution

Air pollution is the contamination of air due to poisonous gases like carbon oxide, monoxide, which makes it unfit for consumption.

  • Emission from vehicles in urban areas is the major contributor in air pollution.
  • Area which have high concentration of industries and thermal power plants also contributes towards air pollution.
  • Air pollution causes deadly diseases like hypertension, asthma and cardio vascular problems.




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