Question

What steps are taken for protection and
conservation of natural resources?​

Answer 1

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The following steps are taken/can be taken to conserve natural resources like:

Conservation of minerals:

• Improving the technology to allow the use of low-grade ores at low costs.

• Recycling of metals.

• Using scrap metals and other substitutes.

• Using the available minerals in a planned manner.

Conservation of forests:

• Indiscriminate deforestation should be prohibited.

• Wastage of timber and firewood should be avoided.

• Forest fires should be prevented.

• Reforestation of deforested areas should be undertaken.

• Excessive grazing of cattle in forests should be discouraged.

• Pests and diseases affecting forest trees should be chemically and biologically controlled.

Conservation of water:

• Clothes should be washed in washing machines only when the machine is filled to its maximum loading capacity.

• Taps must be closed while washing utensils, brushing teeth, shaving, etc.

• Trees should be planted in the monsoon season when temperatures are lower and rainfall is sufficient.

• Promote rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation.

Answer 2

Some important roles of individuals in maintaining peace, harmony and equity in nature are as:

1. Instead of deforestation, representation should keep in mind. We should take help from the Govt, for plantation programmes. Everybody should take part in plantation and care the plants.

2. People should at once stop the over utilization of natural resources instead they must be properly used.3. We should make habit for waste disposal, compose and to restore biodiversity.

4. Mixed cropping, crop rotation, and proper use of fertilizer, insecticide and pesticides should be taught to farmers. Encourage the use of manures, biofertilizers and organic fertilizers.

5. We should protect wildlife. Though hunting is not allowed even then the persons are doing so. For this educated young should teach the lesson of wildlife act.

6. We must develop energy saving methods to avoid wastage of energy. We should remember “energy saved is energy produced.”7. Use drip irrigation and sprinkling irrigation to improve irrigation efficiency and reduce evaporation.

8. Utilize renewable energy sources as much as possible. Encourage use of solar cooker, pump etc.

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