Question

resources are essential for any development activity but irrational consumption and over utilisation of resources may lead to social economic and environmental problems​

Answer 1

Following are some of the environmental problems that arise due to irrational consumption and over- utilisation of resources:

1. It may lead to global warming and soil erosion due to cutting down of trees and forests abundantly.

2. It may lead to environmental pollution by excessive use of gases and smoke from factories and vehicles.

3. It may cause ground water depletion by polluting the ground water level due to heavy industrialisation and sewage disposal.

4. The land gets degraded due to the disposal of plastics and polythenes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

1. It may lead to global warming and soil erosion due to cutting down of trees and forests abundantly.

2. It may lead to environmental pollution by excessive use of gases and smoke from factories and vehicles.

3. It may cause ground water depletion by polluting the ground water level due to heavy industrialisation and sewage disposal.

4. The land gets degraded due to the disposal of plastics and polythenes.