Environmental Studies

This book is designed to meet the academic requirements of the subject 'Environmental Studies' for undergraduate students of all disciplines in Indian and overseas universities. The contents have been prepared keeping in mind the widest possible variations in the background of the users. Chapter 1 describes the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. Chapter 2 gives Natural resources and associated problems. Chapter 3 explains Ecosystems. Chapter 4 describes various aspects of biodiversity and its conservation. Chapter 5 discusses environmental pollution, its sources, effects and control measures. Social issues and environment is described in Chapter 6. Chapter 7 discuss the various acts related to environment. Key features of this book includes self-explanatory diagrams and multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter along with their answers as key points.