Q 4. 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?
(a) Forests and Wildlife :
1) We should Stop deforestation
2) We should protest against the poaching of wild animals.
3) We should stop the use of forest land for human activities like building houses, industries etc. by cutting trees.
(b) Water Resources :
1) Promote Rainwater harvesting
2) We should avoid the discharge of sewage and other wastes into rivers and other water resources.
3) Close taps while brushing teeth and while bathing when the bucket gets filled.
(c) Coal and petroleum
1) Use a bicycle to cover short distances instead of using automobiles that run on petrol.
2) We should stop using coal as fuel.
3) We should use alternative sources of energy such as hydro-energy and solar energy instead of depending largely on coal and petroleum.