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                 SESSION             1   Society and Environment



                 The environment influences all aspects of our lives and our daily activities impact it in return. Cities rely on
                 nearby villages for food, while both urban and rural communities depend on natural resources like water, fuel
                 wood  and  fodder  from  forests,  grasslands,  rivers  and  seashores.  These  resources,  derived  from  the
                 interconnected web of plants and animals, are essential for our survival.
                 Similarly,  our  school  environment  consists  of  both  physical  and
                 socio-cultural elements. The physical environment includes the school
                 building,  classrooms,  library,  laboratories,  corridors,  kitchen,  toilets,
                 garden and playground. The socio-cultural environment is shaped by
                 the quality of teaching, student activities, inclusivity, social behaviour,
                 discipline and respect for diversity. Together, these aspects create a
                 supportive setting for learning and personal growth.

                 Economic development has led to increased environmental pollution. For example, high-input agriculture,
                 while boosting food production through fertilisers, pesticides and hybrid crops, has also caused soil and
                 environmental degradation. Sustainable planning is crucial to maintaining a healthy environment, through
                 sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly fashion, solar panels, or environmentally conscious housing design.
                 A balanced environment is vital for a healthy life. Human activities often disrupt this balance, leading to
                 widespread changes that affect everyone. Understanding the importance of the environment and taking steps
                 to protect it is essential. In this chapter, we will explore key facts about the environment and its relationship
                 with society.

                    RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT

                 Man is a social animal. By being social, it is meant that he shares his resources and spends his life amongst
                 other people together in groups. Society is a framework in which people live together by maintaining common
                 implied rules and ethics for a peaceful and prosperous living. Thus, society is an important component of the
                 environment.
                 The relationship between the society and environment has been prevalent for thousands of years. This long
                 tenure has caused a fluctuating impact on environmental stability. Human activities that are conducted as
                 a part of development or social welfare or growth are affecting the ecological balance. With rising luxuries
                 in the society, we tend to misuse the resources of the environment, which is actually disrupting the natural
                 chain/system of the environment.







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