What are the advantages and disadvantages of China’s dam-building policy? Is it wise for the Chinese government to emphasize on dam construction?
China has prioritized the construction of dams as it continues to grow its economy. Some of the advantages of China’s policy of dam construction are that it allows the country to generate a lot of hydroelectric power, control floods, and improve navigation. However, the construction of dams, for example, the Three Gorges Dam has been associated with adverse effects such as landslides, decreased water quality, and ecological problems. Generally, it is a wise idea for the Chinese government to emphasize on dam construction, despite the negative costs and high costs. This is because it can help enhance the use of clean sources of energy in the highly industrialized country.
- What would be the main result, both positive and negative, if Japan were to allow the importation of rice and open its agricultural lands for urban development?
The opening of agricultural lands for urban development would lead to the appreciation of land value, as investors compete for the new spaces in the highly land-scarce Japan. However, by allowing the importation of rice, while at the same time opening agricultural lands for urban development, would cause a ripple effect on the Japanese economy. Supplies would be less, and food security would become a major problem, at least in the short-term.
- What are the pros and cons of the green revolution as a means of increasing South Asia’s food supplies? What advantages and disadvantages are of irrigated agriculture in Pakistan? What is the outlook in the next decade?
The green revolution in the agricultural sector of South Asia has been associated with increased food production, reduced production of greenhouse gases, and stability in the prices of food products. However, it has led to the deterioration of land quality. This method of agriculture is also more costly and exposes people to risks as a result of the uses of fertilizers and other chemicals. In Pakistan, irrigated agriculture has been an important sector in its economy. Irrigated agriculture puts more land under agricultural use and also increased productivity. However, it has been associated with a decline in soil fertility and water conflicts. It is expected that in the next decade, more land will be under irrigation as demand for food supplies increases and climate hostility worsens
- What are the drawbacks and benefits of using English as a national language in India? Might it help or hinder unity? Would it increase or decrease India’s links to the contemporary world?
The use of English as a national language in India has many advantages. It is a neutral language, and many Indians, regardless of their geographical location, would feel it is not forced to them. It could help enhance unity in the country and help improve links with other countries. However, some citizens see it aa a threat to other local languages and cultures. That is the reason it is mostly used for official purposes.