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QUESTION 15
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15 marks

How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism?

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What the examiner wants

Suggest how mountain ecosystems damaged by development and tourism can be restored.

SuggestPropose specific, workable measures.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Damage: road cutting, hydropower, deforestation, waste, crowding (Joshimath, Shimla)≈50 words
  2. 2Restoration: carrying capacity studies, eco-sensitive zones, afforestation, slope stabilisation, waste management≈50 words
  3. 3Tourism: regulated numbers, eco-tourism, permits (Sikkim model)≈50 words
  4. 4Community and policy: SECURE Himalaya, building codes≈50 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

ProblemsRestoration measuresTourism regulationConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Only describing damage
  • No example, e.g. Joshimath subsidence, Sikkim's tourist permits, or SECURE Himalaya

Draw this

  • Before/after sketch of a mountain slope

Value addition

  • ExampleSikkim limits visitor numbers and bans plastic water bottles in some areas; it was declared India's first organic state (2016).Government of Sikkim
  • CaseThe Supreme Court (2024) asked for carrying capacity studies for Himalayan states.Supreme Court