Name different environmental problems.

The United Nations has identified eight problems that cause damage to the natural environment. These are :

(i) Ozone depletion.

(ii) Global warming.

(iii) Solid and hazardous wastes.

(iv) Water pollution.

(v) Fresh water quality and quantity.

(vi) Deforestation.

(vii) Land degradation.

(viii) Danger to biological diversity.

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Define social responsibility.

According to Keith Davis, 'the businessmen's decisions and actions that are taken for reasons and least partially beyond the firm's direct economic or technical interests' is called social responsibility.
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Which of the following is not the cause of water pollution ?
  • (a) Dumping of chemicals
  • (b) Dumping of waste
  • (c) Dumping of toxic waste on land
  • (d) Carbondioxide emitted by automobiles, smoke from factories

D.

(d) Carbondioxide emitted by automobiles, smoke from factories
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What is noise pollution ?


Noise pollution : Noise pollution caused by the running of factories and vehicles is not merely a source of annoyance but is also a serious health hazard. Noise pollution can be responsible for many diseases like loss of hearing, malfunctioning of the heart and mental disorder.
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Which is not the responsibility of the business towards government ?
  • (a) Abiding by rules and regulations and laws.
  • (b) Paying taxes and duties on times.
  • (c) Cooperating in planning, investigation and administrative activities of the government.
  • (d) Ensuring regular supply of goods and services.

D.

(d) Ensuring regular supply of goods and services.
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