NCERT Class 12 Geography India people and Economy chapter 8 Question Answer |Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

1. Choose the right answers of the following from the given options.

(i) Which one of the following river is highly polluted?

(a) Brahmaputra (c) Yamuna

(b) Satluj (d) Godavari

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(ii) Which one of the following deseases is caused by water pollution?

(a) Conjunctivitis (c) Respiratory infections

(b) Diarrhorea (d) Bronchitis

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(iii) Which one of the following is the cause of acid rain?

(a) Water pollution (c) Noise pollution

(b) Land pollution (d) Air pollution

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(iv) Push and pull factors are responsible for–

(a) Migration (c) Slums

(b) Land degradation (d) Air pollution

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2. Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

(i) What is the difference between pollution and pollutants?

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(ii) Describe the major source of air pollution

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(iii) Mention major problems associated with urban waste disposal in India.

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(iv) What are the effects of air pollution on human health.

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3. Answer the following questions in about 150 words.

(i) Describe the nature of water pollution in India.

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(ii) Describe the problem of slums in India.

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(iii) Suggest measures for reduction of land degradation.

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