Which of the following statements regarding environment is incorrect?

Which of the following statements regarding environment is incorrect? Correct Answer Environmental studies derives only from insights from science, social studies, and mathematics

At the primary level, Environmental Education (EE) is introduced as Environmental Studies (EVS). EVS for classes III to V deals with the study of our environment (physical, biological, and socio-cultural) with an emphasis on its preservation and conservation (NCF 2005). 

  • EVS, at the primary stage, is an integrated subject area that draws upon insights from sciences (physical, chemical, and biological), social studies (history, geography, political science, sociology, etc), and environmental education (protection and conservation).
  • It helps children connect with their natural and human-made environment and in understanding our dependence on the various components of the environment (biotic, abiotic, and human-made).
  • Also, It helps children develop a holistic understanding of their environment including the socio-cultural environment.
  • Further, It helps children in maintaining a multidisciplinary perspective to the understanding of our environmental issues/problems and appreciate the impact/s of our daily activities on its integrity.

Hence, we conclude that Environmental studies derives from both science and social science.

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Read the following passage and answer the item that follows. Your answers to this item should be based on the passage only. Many farmers use synthetic pesticides to kill infesting insects. The consumption of pesticides in some of the developed countries is touching 3000 grams/hectare. Unfortunately, there are reports that these compounds possess inherent toxicities that endanger the health of the farm operators, consumers and the environment. Synthetic pesticides are generally persistent in environment. Entering in food chain they destroy the microbial diversity and cause ecological imbalance. Their indiscriminate use has resulted in development of resistance among insects to insecticides, upsetting of balance in nature and resources of treated populations. Natural pest control using the botanical pesticides is safer to the user and the environment because they break down into harmless compounds within hours or days in the presence of sunlight. Plants with pesticidal properties have been in nature for millions of years without any ill or adverse effects on the ecosystem. They are easily decomposed by many microbes common in most soils. They help in the maintenance of biological diversity of predators and human health hazards. Botanical pesticides formulated from plants are biodegradable and their use in crop protection is a practical sustainable alternative. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding biopesticides? 1. They are not hazardous to human health. 2. They are persistent in environment. 3. They are essential to maintain the biodiversity of any ecosystem. Select the correct answer using the code given below.