Define any two of the following:
- Absorptive Capacity of Environment.
- Carrying Capacity of Environment.
- Poverty Line (in terms of Calorific values).
CBSE 58-1-1 PAPER SET 2020
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- Absorptive capacity of the environment: It means the ability of the environment to absorb degradation without causing environmental damage.
- Carrying capacity of environment: It implies that the resources extraction is not above the rate of regeneration of the resources and wastes generated are within the assimilating capacity of the environment.
- Poverty Line: Poverty line is the cut off point which divides the population of the country as poor and the non-poor. It can be determined in terms of calorie intake and monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE). According to this a minimum intake of 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories person per day in urban areas is needed.
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