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Environment & Disaster Management
APRIL 2024 Examination
Q1. It has been observed that residents living in your neighborhood housing society
totaling nearly 1,000 households have been dumping their household waste into a
nearby dumping yard which is near to your society resulting in landscape spoilage,
filthy smell & proliferation of rodents. As a society secretary, propose 5 innovative ideas
to resolve this issue. (10 Marks)
Ans 1.
Introduction
The escalating problem of waste disposal in our neighborhood, with nearly 1,000 households
contributing to the mounting refuse at the nearby dumping yard, has raised pressing concerns
over environmental degradation, health hazards, and aesthetic decline. This unsightly
accumulation not only mars the landscape but also emits a noxious odor and fosters a
breeding ground for rodents, posing significant health risks to the community. Addressing
this issue requires a multifaceted approach that transcends conventional waste management
practices. Innovative solutions are imperative to mitigate the environmental impact, enhance
community health and well-being, and foster a culture of sustainability. As the society
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Q2. New Delhi recently hosted the prestigious International summit of G-20 where some
of the most influential global leaders attended the summit. The entire city was decked
up during the September event with a lot of emphasis around greenery aspects. Yet,
during the winter months, New Delhi is touted as a very difficult city to live for both
residents & visitors alike owing to Air pollution matters. You are an Environmental
consultant & have been invited by the Central Government officials to help tackle this
issue on a war footing basis. Propose 5 concrete solutions to tackle & mitigate the
negative effects arising out of this issue which is also long-term & sustainable as well.
(10 Marks)
Ans 2.
Introduction
Air pollution in New Delhi, especially during the winter months, has escalated to a public
health crisis, impacting millions of residents and visitors alike. The city’s struggle with smog,
particulate matter, and other pollutants significantly deteriorates the quality of life, posing
severe health risks and economic implications. As an environmental consultant, addressing
this issue requires a multifaceted approach, leveraging sustainable and long-term strategies to
combat the sources of pollution. The recent attention garnered during the G-20 summit,
where New Delhi showcased its green initiatives, underscores the urgent need for concerted
efforts in environmental governance. This proposal aims to outline sustainable solutions that
Q3. Mumbai’s Municipal body BMC namely the Brihanmumbai Mahanagar
Corporation has appointed you as an expert on Environmental matters.
a. One of Mumbai’s local landfill sites located at Deonar is overflowing with tonnes of
garbage & has turned into a garbage mountain. Propose 3 immediate & innovative
mechanisms to quickly address this issue. This landfill site has been the scene of past
fires owing to respiratory issues for residents living in the neighbourhood & also
has been left largely unattended to. (5 Marks)
Ans 3a.
Introduction
The overflowing landfill site at Deonar in Mumbai presents a pressing environmental and
public health challenge, exacerbated by past fires and neglect. As an expert on environmental
matters appointed by BMC (Brihanmumbai Mahanagar Corporation), addressing this issue
requires immediate action and innovative solutions to mitigate the risks posed to residents
b. One of Mumbai’s water bodies namely the Banganga tank located at South
Mumbai has been witness to a lot of dead fish owing to dumping of solid waste into this
water body by local slum dwellers & residents. Propose 2 new innovative mechanisms to
solve this issue. (5 Marks)
Ans 3b.
Introduction
The Banganga tank in South Mumbai, once a serene water body, is now facing significant
environmental degradation due to the dumping of solid waste, leading to the death of fish and
threatening the ecosystem’s health. As an expert on environmental matters, it is imperative to
devise innovative mechanisms to address this issue and restore the ecological balance of the