Previous Year Question
The book ‘Silent Spring’ published in 1962 which set the tone for an environmental movement in the world, was written by
Carolyn Merchant
Karl Marx
Rachel Carson
Rajgopalan
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Silent Spring is a famous book written by the American marine biologist and author Rachel Carson, and it was published in 1962.
The book drew widespread public attention particularly to the harmful effects of the excessive and indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides, especially DDT, on the environment and wildlife.
Carson explained that persistent pesticides can remain in the environment for long periods and accumulate through the food chain, harming birds and other organisms.
The title “Silent Spring” points to a situation in which pesticide-related declines in bird populations could make springtime silent because birds would no longer be heard singing.
The book stimulated widespread public debate on pesticide regulation and environmental protection and is regarded as one of the most influential works in giving momentum to the modern environmental movement.