Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

Which of the following is not a Coastal environmental issue?

Options:

The presence of aquatic and marine life near the coast

Over mechanization

Degradation of Seabed and Fish population

Pollution from industry off the coast

Correct Answer:

The presence of aquatic and marine life near the coast

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - The presence of aquatic and marine life near the coast

Option 1- The presence of aquatic and marine life near the coast (not a Coastal environmental issue)
Option 2- Over mechanization
Option 3- Degradation of Seabed and Fish population
Option 4- Pollution from industry off the coast.

 

Coastal environmental issues:

  • Overexploitation of Fish and Marine life.
  • Terrestrial pollutants carried in by the rivers.
  • Degradation of Seabed and Fish population.
  • Over mechanization.
  • Pollution from industry off the coast.
  • Effluent from aquaculture farms pollutes the surrounding marine environment.