OPSC OCS 2023 · Question 91 of 97

Which of the following best describes the term Deep ecologism?

Environment

AA philosophy that believes in specific changes in daily lifestyle of humans to minimize the damage to the environment
BA philosophy that believes that humans should radically change their relationship with natureCorrect
CA set of sustainable practices to increase fish production in shallow ocean ecosystems
DNone of the above

Answer: B. A philosophy that believes that humans should radically change their relationship with nature

Explanation

Deep ecologism believes that humans should radically change their relationship with nature. Its proponents reject shallow ecologism for prioritizing humans above other forms of life, and subsequently preserving the environmentally destructive way of life in modern societies.

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2023 GS Paper-I; answers per Apti Plus unofficial key

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