NCERT Question 4 - Chapter 16 Class 10 - Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?

Answer

(a) forests and wildlife

As an individual one can contribute and make a difference to the management of forests and wildlife by

• Using less paper
• Promoting afforestation
• Promoting programmes like van mahotsav and drives which encourage growing more trees
• Not using products made of animal skin

(b) water resources

As an individual one can contribute and make a difference to the management of water resources by

• Not leaving the taps open when not in use
• Practicing methods like rainwater harvesting to save water
• Bathing using bucket rather than using a shower

 (c) coal and petroleum

As an individual one can contribute and make a difference to the management of coal and petroleum by

• Maximizing the use of public transport rather than using private vehicle
• Covering short distances by foot or bicycle
• Using solar energy to cook food rather than burning coal