Q3. Explain the multidisciplinary nature of EVS.
Ans. Environmental studies is the study of the interrelationship between different species and their mutual co-existence in the biosphere. Environmental studies includes various subjects this making disciplinary in nature.
Environmental studies is therefore an interdisciplinary subject containing geology, biology, physics, chemistry, economics, statistics, politics, law, religion and policy studies to understand the complex environment around us.
Physics: it helps in understanding the properties of energy interaction and in developing mathematical models.
Biology: It is the study of understanding flora and fauna and interrelationship between them.
Chemistry: it helps in understanding the atomic nature of particles and the interaction between molecular particles.
Economics: It helps study the scarce resources in the environment and thus help in saving the environment through sustainable use of resources.
Law: it helps in framing policies for the environment and help in sustainable development of the economy.
Religion: several religions have focused on saving species of plants and animals. For example, people worship trees in India and thus help in saving biodiversity.
Social Science: it helps in studying the human population in relation to the environment. Population trend affect nature, therefore, it is important to study Social Science as well.
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