Question

How does wide-spread poverty caused a massive environmental degradation?

Solution

A large number of Indians lives below poverty line. They cut trees for fuel and wood which they sell to earn their livelihood. In this way they caused a massive environmental degradation.

Some More Questions From Environment And Sustainable Development Chapter

Explain “Chipko Movement”.

What is “Appiko Movement”?

The “carrying capacity” of the environment is like a “plimsoll line” of the ship. Explain.

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Environment And Sustainable Development

How does wide-spread poverty caused a massive environmental degradation?

Some More Questions From Environment And Sustainable Development Chapter

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.

Define “Dual Pricing”.

What are renewable resources?

What are non-renewable resources?

What does the carrying capacity imply?

When does the environment fail to perform its third and vital function of life sustenance?

What does absorptive capacity mean?

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