Question

Natural vegetation is irreplaceable and inevitable in many ways. It must be preserved. Justify.

• A. It provides raw material for many industries.
• B. It serves as a natural habitat for wildlife
• C. It helps control environmental pollution and preserves ecological balance
• D. It causes seasonal monsoon rainfall.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

It helps control environmental pollution and preserves ecological balance

Monsoon rains are caused due to the temperature difference between North India and the Madagascar region. Vegetation has little to nothing to do with monsoon rains. However, it is a vital natural resource because:
1. It preserves ecological balance.
2. It serves as a natural habitat for wild animals, birds and other organisms.
3. It helps control environmental pollution by absorbing carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
4. It provides timber, firewood, raw materials for industries, medicinal herbs, honey, bamboo, cane, etc.