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Consequences of Unsustainable Development — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Environmental Science

What Consequences of Unsustainable Development covers in ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science · 2026-27

Topics in Consequences of Unsustainable Development

1

Environmental Degradation

  • Environmental degradation means the deterioration of the environment due to human activities.
  • Unsustainable development damages ecosystems, reduces biodiversity, and weakens the natural balance.
  • Forests in India cover approximately 21-24% of the country's land area, and this cover is steadily declining.
2

Social Consequences

  • Unsustainable development can increase inequality and poverty.
  • Displacement due to industrial expansion and land-use change forces people to lose traditional livelihoods.
  • Several industrial projects have displaced thousands of tribal families, worsening inequality.
3

Economic Consequences

  • Unsustainable development can increase the income gap between the rich and the poor.
  • Wealth often becomes concentrated in cities, while rural areas struggle to keep up.
  • Rapid industrial growth can create prosperous urban centres but weaken rural economic growth.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Unsustainable development leads to environmental degradation, social problems, and economic losses

Environmental degradationSocial consequencesEconomic consequencesResponsible and sustainable growth

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What are the important topics in Consequences of Unsustainable Development for ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science?
Key topics in Consequences of Unsustainable Development include Environmental Degradation, Social Consequences, Economic Consequences. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Consequences of Unsustainable Development for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 77 practice questions on Consequences of Unsustainable Development. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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