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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
6. What are the causes of desertification in India? There is an urgent need for sustainable land management for combating desertification and land degradation. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the causes for desertification and steps need to wards sustainable land management.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing statistic regarding the desertification in India.
Body:
First, write about the natural and anthropogenic causes of desertification in India.
Next, write about the need for sustainable land management – to halt and reverse land degradation for ensuring food, water, environment and livelihood security in the country.
Next, write about the various steps taken in this regard and what further can be done.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
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