Question 1.
Why does Nani Palkhivala call the earth ‘The Ailing Planet’? How can the ailing planet survive?
Answers
Answer 1:
The word ‘ailing’ means sick or not improving. Nani Palkhivala, the author, feels that the current state of our planet ‘Earth’ is like that of a patient whose health is not recovering. The Earth is in poor health as its vital systems like forests, water, atmosphere are deteriorating day by day. All these components of the earth sped to be revived. There is still a scope of survival of this ailing planet. It just needs our attention and care. We should take certain steps for preserving our environment for the future generations. We have to be thoughtful in the usage of natural resources, environment has to be enriched by replenishment of the four biological systems. Industries should curb their level of pollution. We all need to monitor our activities. Overall, awareness has to be created among all and sundry.
Due to the insensitive exploitation by humans for their survival and development, the earth has lost almost all its vital resources. With drying rivers, depleted and polluted environment and deteriorated forests and greenery, the earth is now breathing hard for its survival and thus it is an ailing planet