Hornbill (Prose): The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement's Role · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
Why is the Earth described as an ‘ailing planet’ in the essay?
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Why is the Earth described as an ‘ailing planet’ in the essay?
- A.Because natural disasters are the only cause of environmental damage
- B.Because human exploitation has caused pollution, resource depletion and ecological imbalanceCorrect answer
- C.Because the Earth has stopped supporting all forms of life
- D.Because industrial development has completely ended in every country
Solution
The phrase refers to the serious environmental damage caused by irresponsible human activity. Pollution, overuse of resources and ecological degradation are symptoms of the planet’s illness.
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