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Environment And Sustainable Development
What steps have been taken to bring in better methods of pest control.
Better methods of pest control: Many steps have been taken to bring in better methods of pest control.
1. Pesticides based on plant products are being used. Neem trees are proving to be quite useful. Several types of pest controlling chemicals have been isolated from neem and these are being used.
2. Mixed cropping has been adopted.
3. Different crops are being grown in consecutive years.
4. Awareness is being awakened about various animals and birds which help controlling pests.
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What is meant by environment?
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Define environment.
Two major environmental issues facing the world today are __________ and ___________.
Give two instances of:
(a) Overuse of environmental resources.
(b) Misuse of environment resources.
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Explain the concept of sustainable development.
How development can be termed as leading to “unsustainable development”?
Explain in brief supply–demand relationship between development and environment.
Explain “Chipko Movement”.
What is “Appiko Movement”?
The “carrying capacity” of the environment is like a “plimsoll line” of the ship. Explain.
Make a list of items that can be recycled.
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