Question

It is ironical that in the name of progress we are depleting our forest and distribution our

ccological balance. Urbanization, Tarely accompanied by large-scale long term planning. has

Turmed many urban and suburban areas into commerCial jungles. A Serious consequence or

this land misuse is the loss of various lite-forms. Urban growth, spread of agriculture,.

building ot dams and loss of forest have destroyed wildiife habitats. A large number of

species or sub-species of animals are under threat of extinction.

Besides destroying wildlife habitats, we are poisoning animals and their food with pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals. These chemicals are kiling fish, bird and beneficial imsects.

They also pose a threat of human life as they have already killed hundreds of people every

year besides injuring thousands. It is high time to take stock of the situation to act in aa

manner that would make life more livable on this planet for our tulure generatians. Obviously. man wants to survive and to do that he must have "breathable air and dnnkable

water. He must have clear blue skies and clean streams and unspoilt torests. But then, he has

to pay a price for it al

Environment is the priceless gift of Nature. Protection of environment and maintenance of

ccological balance is our prime duty. We must kecp our earth lush green so that we can all

live together in an environment free from pollution. We have to protect our environment to

protect ourselves. Otherwise the day is not far when man himseif may become an endangered

species.

A Answer the following questions. 1. Mention the rwo harmful activities that have accompanied our development process. (Im)

2. What price are we required to pay to get "breathable air and drinkabie water ?

3. What will happen if we humans are not prolecting our environment?

4. According to the writer, what are the 2 things that are necessary tor the survIve of

human life on the earth?

(Im)

(Im)

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.What are the four reasons does the author mention for he extinction of several

species?

. Is the development of cities a misuse of land? How?

Describe in short"ecological balance."
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Answer 1

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