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Zinnia AroraAIR 6· 2028

Question 4GS1GS1

How does human encroachment impact water bodies in urban areas? (Answer in 150 words)

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Urban landscape houses a variety of hydrographic marvels, threatening d extinction to this is the anthropogenic acting coast - 69.1% of wetlands in urban areas under threat.

Impact of encroachment:

1Eutrophication: sewage discharge, transportation debts over to excessive water degradation, causing guessers water accumulation of nutrients, aquatic organisms. [tag] Bangalore lake.
2Increased deposition of construction debris, industrial solid waste + water absorbs' effect.
3Increased outake for irrigation purposes + reduced water in lakes.
4Enhanced water retrieval for industrial purposes. Lack of inlet of water → water deficit → drying up lakes.
5Lack of cleanliness and sanitation around lakes.
6Lesser water due to drying of rivers leading to extinction threat. [tag] Sutlej river ecosyst.
7Disturbed aquatic ecosystem, due to increased 'inland fishing impedes. [tag] 30.1% of MPS lakes drying up.
8Increased Biological Oxygen Demand due to CO2 enabling industrial effluent D2 enabling industrial effluent Ammit savans scheme CPCE-SPCB tightening norms under 'water council' in urban areas. Urban water towers can aid in easily fin the hazard.

[Continuation of Q4]

Enhanced water retrieval for industrial purposes. Lack of inlet of waterwater deficitdrying up lakes.

Lack of cleanliness and sanitation around lakes.

Lesser water due to drying of rivers leading to extinction threat. [tag] Sutlej river ecosyst.

Disturbed aquatic ecosystem, due to increased 'inland fishing impedes. [tag] 30.1% of MPS lakes drying up.

Increased Biological Oxygen Demand due to CO2 enabling industrial effluent D2 enabling industrial effluent Ammit savans scheme CPCE-SPCB tightening norms under 'water council' in urban areas. Urban water towers can aid in easily fin the hazard.

268 words15 paragraphs

Diagram

Flow diagram showing: lack of inlet water → water deficit → drying up lakes. Also shows interconnection between sewage discharge, construction debris, and water quality issues.

  • Comprehensive coverage of multiple impacts
  • Specific examples (Bangalore lake, Sutlej river)
  • Mentions quantitative data (69.1% wetlands, 30.1% MPS lakes)
  • Good use of diagrams for visualization
  • Addresses both pollution and water scarcity aspects

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Topper

Zinnia Arora

AIR 62028

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Urbanization and environmental issues

Human encroachment on water bodies in urban areas

Writing Stats

268

Total words

15

Paragraphs

Technical with some clarity issues

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