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Geographical Perspective On Selected Issues And Problems
Explain any three problems caused by urban waste disposal in India.
Problems caused by urban waste disposal:
(i) Solid wastes cause health hazard through creation of obnoxious smell and harbouring of flies and rodents, which act as carriers of diseases like typhoid, diphtheria, diarrhoea, malaria, cholera etc.
(ii) These wastes cause frequent nuisance as and when these are carelessly handled.
(iii) The dumping of industrial waste into rivers lead to water pollution.
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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%.
What is the estimated percentage of polluted water in India?
Describe the impact of increased carbon dioxide in the air.
Mention the three components of each of natural and cultural environment.
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