Ganges River Pollution and Solutions

The video discusses the severe pollution of the Ganges River in India, exacerbated by a heat wave. Despite its cultural and religious significance, the river is heavily polluted due to industrial waste, religious practices, and inadequate government initiatives. Health issues are rampant among locals. Efforts to clean the river face challenges like corruption and economic dependencies. However, there is hope through sustainable practices and international support. A multifaceted approach is needed to balance religious practices with environmental needs.

What is one of the main reasons people are flocking to the Ganges River during the heat wave?

• To participate in a religious festival

• To escape the extreme heat

• To fish for food

• To collect water for irrigation

What is a significant contributor to the pollution of the Ganges River?

• Agricultural runoff

• Industrial waste from factories

• Natural disasters

• Tourism activities

How does the cultural significance of the Ganges River contribute to its pollution?

• Via religious rituals and practices

• By encouraging tourism

• Due to agricultural activities

• Through the construction of dams

What health issues are prevalent among those relying on the Ganges River?

• Respiratory diseases

• Neurological disorders

• Skin and gastrointestinal diseases

• Cardiovascular diseases

What has been a major challenge in the government's efforts to clean the Ganges?

• Lack of public interest

• Insufficient technology

• Corruption and poor implementation

• International opposition

Why is it difficult to enforce environmental laws on the Ganges River?

• International treaties

• Lack of legal framework

• Because of strong religious sentiments

• Due to the river's remote location

What is a significant economic challenge in cleaning the Ganges River?

• High cost of technology

• Dependence on industries that pollute the river

• Lack of international funding

• Competition with other rivers

What is a proposed solution to help clean the Ganges River?

• Encouraging sustainable practices

• Reducing agricultural activities

• Building more dams

• Increasing tourism

What role do international support and funding play in the Ganges cleanup efforts?

• They assist in successful projects

• They complicate the efforts

• They have no impact

• They delay the process

What is crucial for the long-term success of cleaning the Ganges River?

• Focusing solely on industrial waste

• Relying on international aid

• Finding environmentally friendly alternatives

• Ignoring religious practices