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Geographical Perspective On Selected Issues And Problems
Explain watershed management. What is its aim?
Watershed Management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. It involves prevention of runoff and storage and recharge of groundwater through various methods like percolation tanks, recharge well etc. However in broad sense watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources - natural and human.
Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other.
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Push and pull factors are responsible for -
What is the difference between pollution and pollutants?
Describe the major sources of air pollution.
Mention major problems associated with urban waste disposal in India.
What are the effects of air pollution on human health?
Describe the nature of water pollution in India.
Describe the problems of slums in India.
Suggest measures for reduction of land degradation.
Name any two cities apart from Delhi which are responsible for polluting the water of Yamuna.
Mention two states which have a poverty ratio of more than 40%.
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