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“The knowledge and understanding of the laws of nature are extremely valuable to humankind”. Explain the values that can help to use the gifts of nature in a sustainable manner.

The statement illustrates the value that humans can contribute to nature and the environment. If humans are able to understand the laws of nature with extreme values then it will be very beneficial to the environment. The values that will contribute are:


• If humans live in harmony, without disturbing the other organisms in nature, then the resources can be utilized in the most sustainable way.


• If humans respect the nature and their forces with inner values then the disasters that are caused can be minimized.


• Wastage of resources can be avoided if humans use resources as all the other organisms do.


Hence if the humans understand the laws of nature then it would be extremely valuable for nature and also for the humankind.


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Study the table given below and answer the question that follows:

1. Name the two continents which have shown the highest growth rate of million cities from 1950 to 2000.


2. What could be the reason for such a growth of million cities?


3. Give the meaning of million city

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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates Only in lieu of Q. No. 9:

1. Explain the meaning of ‘Conurbation’

2. Explain why the towns and cities are growing?

3. Name the two megacities of Japan