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How does irresponsible mining impact health in Delhi?
How does irresponsible mining impact health in Delhi?
- By reducing air pollution
- By improving water quality
- By decreasing greenhouse gas emissions
- By contributing to air pollution (correct)
What negative impacts does mining for minerals have on the environment?
What negative impacts does mining for minerals have on the environment?
- Reduced air pollution, improved water quality, and increased wildlife population
- Enhanced biodiversity, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved soil fertility
- Increased forest cover, reduced carbon emissions, and habitat preservation for tigers
- Deforestation, pollution, and habitat loss for tigers (correct)
What is the significance of involving indigenous groups in decisions about mining?
What is the significance of involving indigenous groups in decisions about mining?
- It has no significant impact on the ecology
- It leads to increased deforestation and pollution
- It protects ecology, as seen in referendums against bauxite mining (correct)
- It results in reduced biodiversity and habitat loss for tigers
What is emphasized as essential for sustainable mining practices?
What is emphasized as essential for sustainable mining practices?
What negative impacts does mining have on Rajasthan's Alwar and Udaipur?
What negative impacts does mining have on Rajasthan's Alwar and Udaipur?
Which types of mining are mentioned as methods of mineral extraction?
Which types of mining are mentioned as methods of mineral extraction?
What minerals are cited as having construction/jewelry uses but causing health impacts through Delhi's air pollution?
What minerals are cited as having construction/jewelry uses but causing health impacts through Delhi's air pollution?
What legislation provides forest communities with rights that companies often violate?
What legislation provides forest communities with rights that companies often violate?
What is highlighted as important for social change in the context of mining?
What is highlighted as important for social change in the context of mining?
What is the main focus of the Forest Rights Act?
What is the main focus of the Forest Rights Act?
What is emphasized as critical for compelling institutions and governments to act sustainably?
What is emphasized as critical for compelling institutions and governments to act sustainably?
'Continued research, policy changes, sustainable practices, public awareness, and community participation' are cited as essential for what purpose?
'Continued research, policy changes, sustainable practices, public awareness, and community participation' are cited as essential for what purpose?
What is the primary reason for involving indigenous groups in decisions about mining?
What is the primary reason for involving indigenous groups in decisions about mining?
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