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Pollution - Preventive Measures — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

What Pollution - Preventive Measures covers in ICSE Class 9 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Geography syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Pollution - Preventive Measures

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1. Meaning of Pollution Prevention

  • Pollution is the contamination of air, soil or water by harmful substances.
  • Pollution prevention is the reduction or elimination of pollution at the source.
  • Prevention happens when raw materials, water, energy and other resources are used efficiently.
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2. Carpooling

  • Carpooling means sharing car journeys so that more than one person travels in one car.
  • It is also called car sharing, ride sharing, lift sharing and covoiturage.
  • Carpooling reduces each person's costs, tolls and stress of driving.
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3. Promotion of Public Transport

  • Public transport includes trains, trams and buses.
  • It is an alternative mode of transport.
  • It can relieve traffic congestion.
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4. No Smoking Zones

  • Smoking bars or smokefree laws are public policies that prohibit tobacco smoking in workplaces and other public spaces.
  • The reason for smoking bans is that smoking is optional, whereas breathing is not.
  • No smoking zones protect people from passive smoking.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Preventive measures to reduce pollution and protect the environment

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Key topics in Pollution - Preventive Measures include Meaning of Pollution Prevention, Carpooling, Promotion of Public Transport, No Smoking Zones. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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