Question Q8GS1GS2

The alienation of modern lifestyles from nature has contributed to the ongoing environmental crisis in India. Examine.

Main Body

The rising consumerism and individualism has resulted into alienation of person from society as well as the environment. [Mind map showing: Alienation of modern lifestyle with branches to: 1. Loss of social solidarity (eg: Rise of violence), 2. Unsustainable development (eg: Overextraction of resources), 3. Cosmopolitan culture (eg: Instant gratification), 4. Displacement of tribals] This alienation has contributed to ongoing environmental crisis: 1) Depletion of groundwater: projected per capita availability of groundwater per year is 1367 m³/year, by 2031. This is due to over extraction for meeting irrigation needs.

2Deforestation for extracting goods such as timber, etc. (3) Encroachment of wetlands for human settlement leads to issue like urban flooding and loss of biodiversity. (4) Anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases due to intensification of paddy cultivation, vehicular emission etc. (5) Threat of rising sea level is a threat to small island developing states.

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Conclusion

Thus, human must follow mitigation along with adaptation through Mission LIFE for sustainable growth.

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Diagram

Mind map showing causes of alienation from modern lifestyle and their connections to environmental and social issues

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Topper

UJJWAL PRIYANK

AIR 102025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Poverty and Malnutrition

Environmental Crisis and Modern Lifestyles

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158

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