Question

What steps taken for protection and conservation of natural resources ?

Answer 1

The following steps are taken/can be taken to conserve natural resources like:

Conservation of minerals:

• Improving the technology to allow use of low grade ores at low costs.
• Recycling of metals.
• Using scrap metals and other substitutes.
• Using the available minerals in a planned manner.

Conservation of forests:

• Indiscriminate deforestation should be prohibited.
• Wastage of timber and firewood should be avoided.
• Forest fires should be prevented.
• Reforestation of deforested areas should be undertaken.
• Excessive grazing of cattle in forests should be discouraged.
• Pests and diseases affecting forest trees should be chemically and biologically controlled.

Conservation of water:

• Clothes should be washed in washing machines only when the machine is filled to its maximum loading capacity.
• Taps must be closed while washing utensils, brushing teeth, shaving etc.
• Trees should be planted in the monsoon season when temperatures are lower and rainfall is sufficient.
• Promote rain water harvesting and drip irrigation.