Which of the following is NOT one of the priority environmental issues identified for India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Noise pollution
Five priority issues have been identified for India. Noise pollution is not one of them.
Option (1) Land degradation — True. It is the first priority issue.
Option (2) Noise pollution — False. The air-pollution issue is about vehicular pollution in cities; noise is not a priority issue.
Option (3) Solid waste management — True. It is the fifth priority issue.
Option (4) Management of fresh water — True. It is the fourth priority issue.
NCERT (2026-27): “7.3 State of India’s Environment … Air pollution, water contamination, soil erosion, deforestation and wildlife extinction are some of the most pressing environmental concerns of India. The priority issues identified are (i) land degradation (ii) biodiversity loss (iii) air pollution with special reference to vehicular pollution in urban cities (iv) management of fresh water and (v) solid waste management. …” |