CBSE Class 12 Geography Value Based Questions Set 02

Value based questions

Each question is of 3 marks further subdivided into two parts of 1 ½ mark each.

1. Mining requires large areas that need to be cleared prior to mining activities. Largescale deforestation results in the loss of oxygen producing plants, the destruction of vital habitats for wildlife and the disruption of an area’s ecosystem. Deforestation also leads to extinction of indigenous animals, plants and organisms, thus reducing overall biodiversity. Mining utilizes a variety of poisonous chemicals, including mercury, cyanide, sulfuric acid, arsenic and methyl mercury, which can leak into a nearby water supplies or evaporate into the air, bringing them into contact with humans, and wildlife.

Question. Discuss the phrase ‘the destruction of vital habitat’ in your own words
Answer: The destruction of vital habitat here refers to deforestation which leads to destruction of the abode of various species of plants and animals. We should be more concerned about the environment and should work towards attaining sustainable development wherein we can live in harmony with nature.

Question. What kinds of values are needed to bring an end to the disruption of an area’s ecosystem? 
Answer: We should be more compassionate to other creatures, act more responsibly, work as leaders to bring in desired change and lastly we should not forget about universal love.

2. Water covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and is a very important resource for people and the environment. Water pollution affects drinking water, rivers, lakes and oceans all over the world. This consequently harms human health and the natural environment.

Question. How do you feel when you find that such an important resource such as water is being polluted?
Answer: I feel quite hurt. I think it is the duty of every human being to respect and conserve such an important resource as water. We should take initiative to protect our environment as it ultimately affects our well-being. We should understand that water forms the basis of our survival and it is our national responsibility to conserve it.

Question. What kind of values is needed to check water pollution? 
Answer: We should act responsibly, understand our national responsibility to conserve an important national resource and pay more attention to healthy living..

3. The proportion of boys in Asia’s population of childrenstarted to rise during the late 1970s, a trend that was not identified immediately for lack ofproper data. Initially, the huge gap observed between the number of men and womenrepresented, to a large extent, the legacy of mortality conditions that had been unfavourableto women during the past century. But it emerged that a new, unexpected phenomenon wasalso underway: sex ratio at birth was tilting towards boys, in a way that had never beforebeen recorded in demographic history.

Question. What do you feel about the declining sex ratio? 
Answer: Girl should have the equal right to live. We should respect them and give them an equal chance to grow in the society. It is our responsibility to make sure that we create a just society wherein every individual is happy and there is prevalence of social justice.

Question. What values are needed to overcome this situation? 
Answer: We can overcome this situation by incorporating values like equality, social justice, compassion and universal love. It is our responsibility to develop unwillingness in the individuals to hurt others.

4. In developing countries waste management is a neglected sector and on average 50% of the generated waste is not collected and remains lying in the low income areas. Collected waste is disposed of in an un-controlled manner, often creating adverse impacts on water resources, smoke and dust to the nearby population and degradation of land.

Question. How would you react to a situation in which 50% of the generated waste is not collected and remains lying in the low income areas? 1 ½
Answer: It is our responsibility to keep the environment clean. We should cooperate with our government. If everyone takes it as his moral duty to lend a helping hand in maintaining healthy and hygienic surroundings, this problem could be overcome.

Question. What values are needed to make people more sensitive towards the issue? 
Answer: We can sensitise people towards the issue if we could instill in them the value like selfdiscipline, care for the environment, responsibility towards the nation and cooperation.

5. Automotive transport can be seen as a tragedy of the commons where the flexibility and comfort for the individual deteriorate the natural and urban environment for all. Density of development depends on mode of transport, with public transport allowing for better spatial utilization. Good land use keeps common activities close to peoples’ homes and places higher-density development closer to transport lines and hubs.It minimizes the need for transport.

Question. Do you agree that for the sake of comfort and flexibility we should allow the natural and urban environment to be deteriorated? 
Answer: We should do whatever we can to save environment. Individual’s flexibility and comfort can anytime be sacrificed for the larger national interest. If proper planning can bring in more comfort and could simultaneously protect the environment, it should be implemented without delay.

Question. Highlight the values needed to improve the natural and the urban environment. 
Answer: We have to develop awareness about the importance of conserving environment, inculcate the feeling of belongingness and love and concern for the nation. We should make the people realize their duties towards the nation.

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