Question 6[Not clearly visible - appears to be asking about modernity and its characteristics/consequences]GS1GS1
[Questions appear to be on Modernity's characteristics and relationship with environmental concerns]
Introduction
Modernity is characterized by increase in consumerism, a scientific orientation and progressive mindset with spirit of change and reform.
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Main Body
But this rational and scientific approach has become largely cut off from nature:
1Excessive consumerism and needs by changing mobile phones and cars with promotions and allurements
2Wastage and ruin of commodities by Hotels and restaurant throw out a lot of food every night
3Lack of focus on environmental damage → by Exit of IUSA from Paris agreement.
4Deforestation and exploitation of forest
for resources
Brazil has cut down large sections of Amazon forest
5Harmful chemicals and e-waste by leaching of heavy metal
6Creation of cities without environmental consideration → Bangalore has lost its lakes Way forward
1Creation of blue-green infrastructure by Mishra Shah committee
2Transition from fossil fuels to renewable by Need to reduce emissions by (13%) to limit to 2°C warming (IPCC)
3Need to promote a reuse-recycle and reduce mechanism.
Empowered is what sustains our existence.
Its destruction would be the distribution of humankind itself (Our Learned Report)
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Conclusion
Empowered [read: Environment] is what sustains our existence. Its destruction would be the distribution of humankind itself
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Answer continues on next page
- Clear structure with numbered points
- Links modernity to environmental consequences
- Uses concrete examples (hotels, restaurants)
Topper
Aditya Talwar
AIR 270
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
World History
Industrial Revolution
Modernity and consumerism
Writing Stats
196
Total words
3
Paragraphs
Structured and analytical
Tone