Identify the correct statements regarding Ecologism-

A. The term Ecology was first coined by Ernst Haeckel.
B. It studies the relationship between living organisms and their environment.
C. It is a market-centric approach.
D. It believes humans are masters of nature.
E. Rachel Carson was an environmental conservationist.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is:
(a) A, B and E Only

Explanation :

A. The term Ecology was first coined by Ernst Haeckel. →  Correct
Additional Info: German biologist Ernst Haeckel introduced the term "Ecology" (Oekologie) in 1866. It comes from the Greek words "oikos" (house/habitat) and "logos" (study), meaning the study of organisms in their environment.

B. It studies the relationship between living organisms and their environment. →  Correct
Additional Info: Ecology examines interactions between biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components of ecosystems. Ecologism extends this into a political and ethical philosophy, advocating for sustainability and environmental protection.

C. It is a market-centric approach. →  Incorrect
Additional Info: Ecologism criticizes market-centric (capitalist) approaches that prioritize economic growth over environmental health. Instead, it supports sustainable development, degrowth, or eco-socialism.

D. It believes humans are masters of nature. →  Incorrect
Additional Info: Ecologism rejects anthropocentrism (human-centered dominance over nature). Instead, it supports biocentrism (all life has intrinsic value) or ecocentrism (whole ecosystems matter).

E. Rachel Carson was an environmental conservationist. →  Correct
Additional Info: Rachel Carson (1907–1964) was a pioneering environmentalist whose book "Silent Spring" (1962) exposed the dangers of pesticides (like DDT) and inspired the modern environmental movement.

Boost Your Knowledge:

• Deep Ecology (Arne Naess) argues for radical ecological restructuring.

• Shallow Ecology focuses on surface-level environmentalism (e.g., recycling).

• Gaia Hypothesis (James Lovelock) views Earth as a self-regulating organism