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Law and Social Justice — Social Science STD 8 — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceLaw and Social Justice2 Marks
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Why are advanced countries relocating the toxic and hazardous industries to developing countries?
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Answer

Advanced countries are relocating the toxic and hazardous industries to developing countries to take advantage of the weaker laws in these countries and keep their own countries safe. South Asian countries – particularly India, Bangladesh and Pakistan – play hosts for industries producing pesticides, asbestos or processing zinc and lead.

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