Introduction
Environment can be defined as a sum total of all the living and non-living elements and their effects that influence human life. In other words, environment can be defined as everything surrounding an organism, both living (Biotic) and non-living (Abiotic), and how these elements interact and influence life. This includes the physical surroundings like air, water, land and sunlight as well as the living organisms like plants and animals. As a matter of fact, rapid growth, urbanization and industrialization have caused huge degradation of nature and natural environment day by day. In fact, it is an alarming situation for humanity. Truly speaking, the environment is crucial for human life, as it provides essential resources like clean air, water and food as well as supports our physical and mental well-being. It also plays a significant role in regulating climates, maintaining biodiversity and providing a foundation for social and economic systems. Protecting the environment is, therefore, essential for ensuring a healthy, happy and sustainable future for all. This book presents the subject matter in a lucid and precise manner for students and aspirants of various competitive exams. As per the present trends of different competitive exams, the major aspects of environment have been covered in the form of multiple choice questions. The book has five chapters which include environmental issues, biodiversity, air, water and soil pollution, ecosystem and other environment-related topics. No doubt, the book will be useful for students pursuing courses on environmental studies. It will also be useful for aspirants of various competitive exams. Though every care has been taken to ensure correctness of questions and answers, any mistake brought to notice by the readers would be welcomed. The author would be greatful for valuable suggestions for further improvement of the book.
About The Book
Truly speaking, environment is everything that is around us, which includes both living and non-living things such as soil, water, animals and plants, which adapt themselves to their surroundings. In fact, it is nature's gift that helps in nourishing life on Earth. However, rapid growth in technology. urbanisation and industrialisation has caused degradation of natural environment. This is an alarming situation for humanity. We will have to protect our nature and natural resources for better future of upcoming generations on the planet Earth. This book presents the subject matter in a lucid and precise manner for students and aspirants of various competitive exams.
About The Author
Dr. Sita Ram Singh Birth Place: Kamalpur, Bidupur Bazar, Vaishali-844503 (Bihar) Educational Qualification: M.Sc. (Zoology), Ph.D. (Entomology), B.Ed., Diploma in Journalism, FZSI Publications: Fifteen books have been published on popular science and a few are in the pipeline. Besides, more than 1000 articles have been published in various science and other magazines/journals. Some of them have been awarded at national level. Awards/Prizes: Received a number of prizes and merit certificates for best science writing, debates and discussions. Talks on various topics have been broadcast from various stations of All India Radio (Patna, Darbhanga, Ranchi, Shahdol). Former Principal, Ramakrishna Vivekananda Vidyapeeth, Kapildhara, Bijuri, Distt. Anuppur.
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