Question
In the context of the passage, which of the following
statements mentioned below holds true with respect to ‘ Sustainable development’ (A) Local communities should be encouraged and engaged for the development of tourism and agro ecological farming in the core areas as demarcated by the experts. (B) Development of projects and mining of precious minerals should be undertaken to uplift the economy of the area and prosperity of the local communities. (C) Local communities should be free to do farming and other ancillary agricultural activities of their choice and interest. (D) Less areas which are environmentally sensitive should be free for economic development and mining projects Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/ Phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. The hesitation shown by the Central government in deciding upon full legal protection for one of its most prized natural assets, the Western Ghats in their totality, is a major disappointment. The idea that whatever is left of these fragile mountainous forests should be protected from unsustainable exploitation in the interests of present and future generations, while presenting sustainable ways of living to the communities that inhabit these landscapes, is being lost sight of. Quite unscientifically, the issue is being framed as one of development-versus-conservation. Given the weak effort at forging a consensus , there is little purpose in the Centre returning to the drawing board with another draft notification to identify ecologically sensitive areas. What it needs is a framework under which scientific evidence and public concerns are debated democratically and the baseline for ESAs arrived at. It is accepted, for instance, that the Ghats play an irreplaceable role in mediating the monsoon over the country and the forests harbor a rich biodiversity that has not even been fully studied. New species continue to emerge each year in an area that has endemic plants and animals, although, as the scientist Norman Myers wrote nearly two decades ago, only 6.8% of primary vegetation out of the original 182,500 sq km remains in the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka taken together. The ecologically sensitive nature of the forests stretching 1,600 km along the western coast as a global biodiversity hotspot was emphasized by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel headed by MadhavGadgil, while for conservation purposes, the Kasturirangan Committee identified only a third of the total area. Both expert groups have encountered resistance from State governments and industries, although they mutually differ in their recommendations. The question that needs speedy resolution is how much of the Western Ghats can be demarcated as ecologically sensitive, going beyond the system of national parks and sanctuaries that already exist. As a corollary, are other areas free to be exploited for industrial activity, including mining and deforestation, with no environmental consequences? A frequently cited example of destruction is the loss of ecology in Goa due to rampant, illegal mining. More complicated is the assessment of ecosystem services delivered by the forests, lakes, rivers and their biodiversity to communities. Mr. Gadgil, for instance, has underscored the unique value of some locations, such as those with fish or medicinal plant diversity peculiar to a small area, which should not get lost in the assessment process. All this points to the need for wider and more open consultation with people at all levels, imbuing the process with scientific insights. The sooner this is done the better. Several options to spare sensitive areas will emerge, such as community-led ecological tourism and agro-ecological farming. A national consultative process is urgently called for.Solution
Solution: The passage states that “All this points to the need for wider and more open consultation with people at all levels, imbuing the process with scientific insights. The sooner this is done the better. Several options to spare sensitive areas will emerge, such as community-led ecological tourism and agro-ecological farming.” So, A and D are correct.
A, B, C, P, X, Y and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Y sits third to the left of A. B s...
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance...
In a certain code language, 'FUTILE' is written as 'UFITEL'. How will 'OCTAVE' be written in that language?
Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at ...
In a certain code language, ‘Go to Hell’ is written as ‘Zx Yp Nt’, ‘Hell and Heaven’ is written as ‘Mu Fs Yp’, ‘Good go Heaven’ is ...
In a certain code language, ‘STEALH’ is written as ‘UXGENL’. What will be the code for ‘ROBNRT’ in that code language?
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
ECZ, HFC, KIF, NLI, ?
Given below is a question followed by two statements I and II. Read both the statements carefully to decide which one of them is sufficient to answer th...
Arrange the following words according to English dictionary
1. Institution
2. Instruction
3. Insurrection
4. Insubordinate
5. Insufficient
Given below is a statement followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with the co...
Relevant for Exams:
