Stubble Burning — Prelims Strategy
Prelims Strategy
For Prelims, a strong grasp of facts and concepts related to stubble burning is essential. Focus on: 1. Key Terms: Understand 'stubble burning,' 'in-situ,' 'ex-situ,' 'Happy Seeder,' 'Pusa bio-decomposer,' 'PM2.
5,' 'Black Carbon,' 'Atmospheric Boundary Layer,' 'Temperature Inversion.' 2. Causes & Effects: Memorize the primary reasons farmers burn stubble and the direct environmental (air pollution, soil degradation), health (respiratory, cardiovascular), and economic impacts.
3. Solutions: Know the names and basic functioning of key technological solutions (Happy Seeder, Super Seeder, bio-decomposer) and policy initiatives (subsidies, legal bans). 4. Geographical Distribution: Identify the major states affected (Punjab, Haryana, UP).
5. Monitoring Agencies: Be aware of the roles of SAFAR, CPCB, NASA VIIRS in monitoring and reporting. 6. Legal Framework: Recall the relevant acts (Environment Protection Act) and the role of NGT and Supreme Court.
Practice MCQs that test conceptual understanding, factual recall, and the ability to differentiate between similar terms (e.g., in-situ vs. ex-situ). Pay attention to 'NOT' type questions and statements that might contain subtle inaccuracies.