The question tests awareness of the environmental and socio-cultural implications of large-scale development projects, particularly in ecologically sensitive and inhabited areas. It requires understanding the significance of UNESCO biosphere reserves, carbon sinks, and the rights of indigenous populations.
The Great Nicobar Mega Project proposed by the NITI Aayog includes building of an international container shipment terminal, a greenfield international airport, a gas-based power plant and a township complex. What are the possible fallouts of such a mega project? (i) The ancient forest of the Great Nicobar is a UN‐ ESCO biosphere reserve. Such mega project will affect the biodiversity hot spots. (ii) Such a mega project will have adverse effect on the carbon sinks that shield us from climate chaos. (iii) The ancient forest of the Great Nicobar is home to particularly vulnerable tribal groups. It will have an impact on their habitat rights. (iv) Ecologists estimate that this project will lead to felling of 10 million trees. Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
Asked in GS Asst Architect PWD 02 2025 · Topic: Biodiversity (Biodiversity Hotspots (Global and Indian))
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