Why does ozone hole form over Antarctica? How will enhanced ultraviolet radiations affect us?
Since October 02, 2014 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' has been launched in our country.
(a) Write your views on this initiative giving justification.
(b) As a biologist name two problems that you may face while implementing the programme in your locality.
(c) Suggest two remedial methods to overcome these problems.
By the end of 2002 the public transport of Delhi switched over to a new fuel. Name the fuel. Why is this fuel considered better? Explain.
The public transport of Delhi switched over to new fuel - CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS). It is considered better due to following reasons
i. CNG is a clean fuel and it burns more efficiently. Very little of it remains unburnt on combustion. It is eco-friendly and causes less pollution.
ii. CNG is cheaper than petrol or diesel and thus is economical.
iii. CNG cannot be siphoned off by thieves or adulterated like petrol or diesel.