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How does the environment influence culture and society?
In Hinduism, the river Ganges is considered sacred and is personified as a goddess known as Ganga. This river is part of the environment but it influences everyone slife who lives near it, which is the better part of 420 million people (more than the intire US.) It is sacred to the Hindu religion because it represents their godess Ganga.
So you could say the environment inpacts Indian culuture, becasue they do so many things in the Gnages river that imacts their behaviors, which according to the Oxford definition of culture, is part of culture.
"the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group."
Are there major concerns in the country with regard to environment?
There are many environmental issues in India. Air pollution, water pollution, garbage, and pollution of the natural environment are all challenges for India. The situation was worse between 1947 through 1995. According to data collection and environment assessment studies of World Bank experts, between 1995 through 2010, India has made one of the fastest progress in the world, in addressing its environmental issues and improving its environmental quality.[1][2] Still, India has a long way to go to reach environmental quality similar to those enjoyed in developed economies. Pollution remains a major challenge and opportunity for India.