Environmental Impact of COVID-19 on River Ghats

The video discusses the dire situation at a popular ghat during COVID-19, where an unusually high number of bodies are buried, leading to environmental concerns such as river pollution and decomposition. It highlights the impact on water usage for drinking and commercial purposes, and the challenges faced due to resource scarcity for proper cremation.

What is the main reason for the unusual increase in burials at the ghat during COVID-19?

• Government regulations

• A significant rise in deaths

• Improved burial facilities

• A new burial tradition

What environmental issue arises from the increased number of bodies at the ghat?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• River water pollution

• Soil erosion

How might the rainy season affect the bodies buried at the ghat?

• They will decompose in the river

• They will be washed away

• They will be buried deeper

• They will be preserved

What are some uses of the river water mentioned in the transcript?

• Recreation and drinking

• Transportation and energy

• Irrigation and industrial use

• Agriculture and mining

What was a major challenge faced during the epidemic in terms of burial facilities?

• Lack of burial sites

• Shortage of wood for cremation

• Inadequate manpower

• Insufficient transportation