Question

Describe the role of a individual in conservation of resources and achiveving sustainable development

Answer 1

Conservation of energy:
1. Switch off light, fan and other appliances when not in use.
2. Use solar heater for cooking.
3. Dry the cloth in the sun light instead of driers.
4. Use always pressure cookers
5. Grow trees near the house to get cool breeze instead of using AC and ai cooler.
6. Ride bicycle or just walk instead of using scooter for ashort distance.
Conservation of water:
1. Use minimum water for all domestic purposes.
2. check the water leaks in pipes and repair them properly.
3. Reuse the soapy water, after washing clothes for washing courtyard, carpets etc.
4. Use drip irrigation.
5. Rain water harvesting system should be installed in all the houses.
6. Sewage treatment plant may be installed in all industries and institution.
7. Continuous running of water taps should be avoided.
8. Watering of plants should be done in the evening.
Conservation of soil:
1. Grow different type plants i.e trees, herbs and

Answer 2

Sustainable development means some measures to conserve resources for the future generations. The role of an individual is really important. For conserving the resources individual an use vehicle pool to conserve petroleum, switch off the electrical appliances when not in use and afforestation etc