Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

To view environmental protection through an ideological or political lens will only spell its doom. Environmental issues are currently at the centre of a heated debate. It may be politically convenient - but not presenting the complete picture - to express shock at India being ranked at "177 out of 180countries" in the Environmental Performance Index Report. Besides, in the June 2020 EPI, India's rank stands improved at 168, not 177which is the 2018 rank. The Environmental Performance Index has been developed by two U.S. universities (Yale and Columbia) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and European Commission and available ranking shows India at 118 in2006, 123 in 2010, 155 in 2014 and 177 in 2018,sought to be conveyed, regarding our standing. Also, the experts in the two universities conclude: " *........ the 2008 ranking suggests that wealth is a major determinant of environmental success." Any balance between the environment and development needs to best ruck within India and based on our priorities. struck within India and based on our priorities, and not some international index. Deforestation ought to be a primary concern of any right-thinking government. Forest clearances for mining and industries, while major, are not the only causes of deforestation. Population pressure due to which the slash-and-burn has reduced in forest areas from 17-to 20 years to two to three years giving no time for forest regeneration, and creeping conversion of forest to cultivated land are both major drivers of deforestation; there is also the increasing use of timber for house hold and industry purposes. However, while diversion of forests for mining and industry is regulated by law and challenged in courts, the other major drivers are not even discussed. Nirmal Ganga' can be achieved by zero discharge of effluents and domestic sewerage, but 'Aviral Ganga' can only be achieved by constant balancing between irrigation needs of agriculture and potable water for cities on the one hand and the environmental flow of the river on the other. The balance of imperatives between the environment and poverty eradication, and the critical need to harmonise the workings of the political affiliation. (Source:https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-environment-is-anational-issue/article32491199.ece)

Questions:

(a) How do you categorize this article by Jayanthi Natarajan based on the knowledge of different types of texts? Justify your response.

b) What methods and strategies are being used by the author in this article? How are the intended goals achieved?

(c) What, according to you, is the author's objective or purpose in structuring her article in this particular manner?

(d) What are the major environmental concerns for the Indian government globally as well as domestically?

(e) What according to you might be the reason for India's dismal performance on the Environmental Performance Index (EPI)and the factors contributing to it?

(f) How does ideology or political affiliation create an effect on one's understanding of the environment?

(g) Suggest an alternative title along with its proper justification. 

(a) How do you categorize this article by Jayanthi Natarajan based on the knowledge of different types of texts? Justify your response.

This article can be categorized as an analytical and persuasive opinion piece. It presents a detailed analysis of India's environmental policies and global rankings, highlighting the complexity of environmental issues. The author combines facts, statistics, and arguments to persuade readers that environmental issues should not be viewed through an ideological or political lens. The tone is critical and reflective, aimed at encouraging balanced policy decisions.

(b) What methods and strategies are being used by the author in this article? How are the intended goals achieved?

The author uses several strategies:

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