Rural Fuel Sources Problem
Households in rural areas generally use wood, dung cake or biomass as fuel, which has all EXCEPT which adverse implication?
- Deforestation
- Reduction in green cover
- Increased soil fertility — Correct Answer
- Air pollution
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Increased soil fertility is NOT an adverse implication. Using biomass as fuel leads to deforestation, reduction in green cover, wastage of cattle dung, and air pollution.
Key Points:
- Subsidised LPG and gobar gas plants are provided as alternatives.
- LPG is a clean fuel that reduces household pollution.
- Cattle dung used as fuel is a waste — it should be used as fertiliser.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: These are all adverse implications of using biomass as fuel.
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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.
