An organisation manufacturing paints has been enjoying a prominent market position since many years. It has been dumping its untreated poisonous waste on the river bank, which has created many health problems for the nearby villages.(a) Which respons…

Answer: (a) Responsibility towards society / community and environment (b) Water pollution (and land pollution) (c) Treat the waste before disposal

1. (a) The organisation has neglected its social responsibility towards the community (society) and the environment, including the health of the nearby villagers.
2. (b) It is causing water pollution of the river (and soil pollution of the river bank).
3. (c) It should set up an effluent treatment plant and treat the poisonous waste before disposing of it safely, following pollution-control laws.