Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
5. Construction activities have various environmental impacts that can affect ecosystems, biodiversity, air and water quality, and contribute to climate change. Examine. Suggest measures to reduce the negative environmental impact of construction. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
With the growing significance of the building sector and its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, it is important to address the environmental impact of construction
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the environmental important of construction and ways to address it.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the construction sector’s environmental impacts throughout its lifecycle – encompassing air, water, and noise pollution, as well as waste generation and energy consumption.
Next, write about the ways in which it could be avoided and mitigate the negative impacts – green building initiatives, efficient waste management, the use of alternative materials, and community engagement.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
