Question

Suggest any three steps to minimise the environmental degradation caused by the industrial development in India.

Answer 1

The steps to be taken to minimize the environmental degradation caused by industry are;

1) To control water pollution, industrial effluents need to be treated on all three levels.

2) For the minimisation of air pollution, smokestacks should be fitted to factories with electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, scrubbers and inertial separators. Also, smoke can be reduced by using oil or gas instead of coal.

3) Noise pollution can be controlled by fitting generators with silencers, redesigning machinery to reduce noise, and using earplugs and earphones besides other noise absorbing material.