Priority Environmental Issues
Which of the following is NOT identified as a priority environmental issue in India?
- Land degradation
- Biodiversity loss
- Nuclear waste management — Correct Answer
- Management of fresh water
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Nuclear waste management is not listed among the priority environmental issues. The five priority issues are: (i) land degradation (ii) biodiversity loss (iii) air pollution with vehicular pollution (iv) management of fresh water (v) solid waste management.
Key Points:
- Air pollution focuses on vehicular pollution in urban cities.
- Land degradation stems from unstable use and inappropriate management.
- India faces a dichotomy — poverty-induced degradation AND affluence-based pollution.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: These are all listed as priority environmental issues.
📚 About this Topic — CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
