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The disposal dry leaves and (a) ………………..

Plant litter is not easy task. (b) ………………..

The major problem is dry (c) ………………..

Leaves cover a large area can (d) ………………..

catch fire. Dry leaves often (e) ………………..

burnt clean space. However, (f) ………………..

this results the production (g) ………………..

of a large number toxic gases (h) ………………..​

Answer 1

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New Delhi: Biomass wastes, particularly dry leaves are generated in voluminous amounts round the year. Since the natural process of the degradation of fallen leaves is a time consuming phenomenon, and difficult especially in urban settings where majority of soil is capped with concrete, the disposal of this precious resource for making compost is generally done through burning, which just adds to the air pollution. Though biomass waste burning is banned under the environment protection act and the government proposes composting of leaves as the most eco-friendly alternative to burning, still people opts for an easy way out – burning. During winters and in high altitude areas, people are often seen soaking in the warmth of bonfires made out of leaves, not realising that it impacts air quality. The need of the hour is to educate them to opt for composting under all circumstances, and then use the end product as fertilizer. To make this a reality, a Pune-based environmental-conscious software engineer Aditi Deodhar has taken the matter into her hands. She envisions an India where not even a single leaf is burnt.