NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a reason for pollution in developing countries (Lowest Developed Countries-LDC’s)?
A
Deforestation
B
Pollution from over-consumption
C
Air pollution from too many cars
D
Using resources at a greater rate per person
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lower-income countries tend to have lax regulations regarding air quality and vehicle emissions. Coal power plants are prevalent due to industrialization. All these lack basic air pollution controls such as filters and scrubbers which decrease the amount of particulates being released into the atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the LDC category Least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development. They are highly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and have low levels of human assets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Though every country in the world deals with air pollution to some extent, the problem of air pollution is far worse in developing countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -The world’s poorest countries did the least to contribute to global emissions historically and poorer people within countries emit less than their rich neighbors. Nonetheless, poorer countries and poorer people are more vulnerable to climate impacts.

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