Describe any three steps taken by the Indian Government to check the environmental degradation.

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Describe any three effects of globalisation on the culture of a country.

Steps taken by the Indian government to check the Environmental Degradation:

(i) National Auto-fuel policy:Indian National Auto Fuel Policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles.

(ii) Energy Conservation Act:The Energy Conservation Act passed in 2001, outlines initiatives to improve energy efficiency. The Electricity Act of 2003 encourages the use of renewable energy.

(iii) National Mission on Biodiesel:The Indian Government is also keen to launch a National Mission on Biodisesel, using about 11 million hectares of land to produce Biodiesel, and India has one of the largest renewable energy programmes in the world.

OR

Cultural effects of globalisation can be positive as well as negative:

(i) External influences simply enlarge our choices and sometimes they modify our culture without overwhelming the traditional. For example, the burger is no substitute for a masala dosa and, therefore, does not pose any real challenge.In the same way blue jeans can go well with a homespun Khadi Kurta.

(ii) Globalisation broadened our cultural outlook and generates cultural homogenisation, making cultures more different and distinctive.

(iii) The culture of a developed society leaves its imprint on a less powerful society and the world begins to look more like a dominant power wishes it to be.

(iv) This is dangerous not only for the poor countries but for the whole of humanity, for it leads to the shrinking of the rich cultural heritage of the entire globe.