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Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Geography

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1(i)Which one of the following river is highly polluted?Show solution
The chapter states that the Yamuna is one of the highly polluted rivers, especially in the stretch from Delhi to the confluence with Chambal. So the correct option is (c) Yamuna.

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1(ii)Which one of the following deseases is caused by water pollution?Show solution
The chapter says that contaminated water causes diseases such as diarrhoea, intestinal worms and hepatitis. So the correct option is (b) Diarrhoea.

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1(iii)Which one of the following is the cause of acid rain?Show solution
The chapter clearly says that air pollution can also cause acid rains. Therefore the correct option is (d) Air pollution.

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1(iv)Push and pull factors are responsible for-Show solution
Push and pull factors are the reasons that make people move from one place to another. That is called migration. So the correct option is (a) Migration.

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2(i)What is the difference between pollution and pollutants?Show solution
Pollution is the condition in which harmful substances or energy are added to the environment and make it dirty or unsafe. Pollutants are the harmful substances themselves, such as smoke, chemicals, sewage, dust, and waste that cause pollution.

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2(ii)Describe the major source of air pollution.Show solution
The major sources of air pollution are the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, petrol and diesel, along with industrial processes and mining. These release harmful gases and particles like sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, lead and asbestos into the air.

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2(iii)Mention major problems associated with urban waste disposal in India.
2(iv)What are the effects of air pollution on human health.
3(i)Describe the nature of water pollution in India.
3(ii)Describe the problem of slums in India.
3(iii)Suggest measures for reduction of land degradation.

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