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Social Science · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q37
Analyse the issues that necessitate sustainable development for the future.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Present model of development has damaged ecosystem and has polluted natural resources like air, water, land, soil etc.
(ii) Depletion of natural resources can threaten the availability for future generations.
(iii) Even renewable resources need to be used judiciously.
(iv) Rapid industrialisation and greenhouse gas emission has caused global warming.
(v) Deforestation is causing extinction of many species of plants and animals.
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