Green Skills

1 Mark Questions

[1] What do you mean by environment?

Ans. Everything around us such as water, fuel wood, fodder, natural resources for food is
known as environment.

[2] What is the reason behind an increase in environmental pollution?

Ans. economic development

[3] What causes led to soil and environmental degradation?

Ans. The following causes led to soil and environemntal degradation:
1. using fertilisers to grow more food
2. pesticides
3. hybrid crops

[4] What is sustainable development?

Ans. Satisfying the needs of the present without compromising the capacity of future
generations, guaranteeing the balance between economiv growth, care for the environment
and social well-being is known as sustainable development.

[5] Write the full forms: i) WCED ii) SDG

Ans. :
i) WCED – World Commission on Enviornment and Development
ii) SDG – Sustainable Development Goals

[6] What are the three main problems related to sustainable development?
Ans.:The three main problems related to sustainable development are:
1) Food
2) Water
3) Fuel

[7] How food is one of the main problems of sustainable development?

Ans.: Human beings are using more and more fertile land for commercial and other than
agriculture related activities. The production of rice, wheat etc. is less now a days. With the
use of pesticides and chemical mixed products the soil also not getting nutreints as
required. At one side chemical spoil the fertility of land. So the production of food is
affected.

[8] How water is one of the main problems of sustainable development?

Ans.: We need clean and fresh water from rivers and ponds and other sources for drinking
and cleaning as well as other purposes. But at the same time poeple dump garbage into
them. Therefore the water becomes polluted. Hence, we have to consume the polluted
water. After certan years we have onlu polluted water and it affects our future generation
with shortage of clean drinking water. So it is one of the main problems of sustainable
development.
[9] Alok is preparing for a competitive exam. He read something about fuel as one of
the main problems of sustainable development. But he forgot right now. Suggest a
few points to recall the concept.
Ans.: We are getting fuel from the earth. Day by day people are using vehicles for their
routine life. So fuel demand is also increased. At the same time we are using trees as fuel. So
we are cutting trees for the same purpose and building furniture and other materials. This
will increase natural problems and affecting the environment. It leads to climate change,
extreme weather conditions like floods, extreme cold or heat that affect many people’s lives.

[10] Param is searching for an environment-friendly way of producing power? Name

the initiative of the government to use the way to produce power.
Ans.: An environment friendly way of of producing power is using solar energy. The nergy
we got from sun is unlimited. The initiative taken by government for large scale of power
production is Solar power plant in Charanka – Gujarat Solar Park.

[11] Write a short note on Charanka – Gujarat Solar Power Plant.

Ans.: The Charanka – Gujarat Solar Power Plant is situated in Patan district in Gujarat. It is
spread over an 2000 hectare, with the capacity of 600 MW power generation as 2008. This
reduced the dependence on non-renewable fossil fuel in Gujarat. The peopel of Charanka
also benefited from this and they got good source of income and it will help their future
generations as well

[12] Aditya got a new job in Government Sector as Rural Development Officer. He
wanted to know what sustainable development includes? Suggest him an answer to
his question.
Ans.: Sustaiable Development includes:
1) reducing excessive use of resources
2) enhancing resource conservation
3) recycling
4) reuse of waste material
5) scientific management of renewable resources
6) planting more trees
7) Green grassy patches and trees to be interspersed between concrete building
8) Use more environment friendly material or bio-degradable material
9) use of environment friendly technology
10) Efficient use of resources

[13] What is the aim of SGDs?

Ans. The aim of SDGs are to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all the people will
enjoy peace and properity.

[14] The Sustainable Development Goals, where it was launched, why it is formed and
what are its targeets?
Ans.: The Sustainable Development Goals were launched at the United Nations Sustainable
Development Summit in New York in September 2015. It was formed for the 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development and sets the targets that the countries have to work together
and achieve them by 2030.
[15] How many Sustainable development Goals are there? Write any two of them.
Ans.: There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Few of them are:
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health & Well-Being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

[16] How a person can contribute to an environment and to SDGs?

Ans.: A person can contribute to environment and tod SDGs by awareness and wilingness to
learn about Sustainable Development. If someone wants to do for it then he/she should
start with his/her home, in school or workplace to help people and envinment.

[17] Name the person who found an eco-friendly alternative when plastics were
banned in Manglore? Write about his initiative.
Ans.: Mr. Avasth Hedge found an eco-friendly alternative. He made 100 per cent bio-
degradable bag which can dissolve in hot water and decompose in natural environment.

[18] What initiative was taken by Narayana Peesapaty?

Ans.: Mr. Narayana Peesapaty made an edible cutlery made out of grain. These spoons can
be eaten and even if hey are not eaten they will easily decompose in the soil enriching it.

[19] Pranav is learning about sustainable processes, Where he finds difficulty in

processes to help preserve the environment. Suggest few ways to help him.
Ans.:
1) Organic Farming
2) Vermi-composting
3) Rainwater Harvesting

[20] Jayesh wants to start organic farming. Help him to define organic farming.
Ans.: Organic Farming refers to farming were faremers do no use chemical pesticides and
fertilisers to increase their production. They use organic and natural fertilisers, such as cow
dung to help in gorwing crops.

[21] What are the benefits of organic farming?

Ans. : Organic Farming benefits are as follows:
1) Do not use any chemical based fertiliser
2) Produce chemical free crops
3) Helps to maintain the soil quality for future use
4) Enables to use natural resources

[22] Which initiative was taken by the Ministry of Railways in Varanasi and
Raibareilly?
Ans.: The Ministry of Railways in Varanasi and Raibareilly introduced clay pots ‘Kulhads’ to
replace plastic and paper cups and to bring back taste of tradition.
[23] What are the main three advantages of using kulhads?
Ans.:
1) reduce cutting of tree for making paper cups
2) job creation for potters which contributes to economy
3) reduce plastic waste

[24] What we can do for quality education?

Ans.: We should
1) Use facilities present in our areas
2) take maximum children to schools
3) help friends to study
4) stop students from dorpping out of school

[25] “In near future out future generation will face scarcity of clean drinking and
usable water.” Why?
Ans.: The industry pollution is polluting water resources which in near future will cause
scarcity if clean drinking and usable water.

[26] Ramesh wants to keep the lake of his own village clean. What he can do for the
same?
Ans.: Ramesh can take measurable steps by promoting awareness to keep the lake of his
own village clean water resource clean.

[27] Which energy can replace burning coal?

Ans.: The solar power can replace burning coal.

[28] Kamlesh is looking for a natural and eco-friendly alternative to natural gas?
Ans.: Use of biogas is a natural and eco-friendly alternative to natural gas.

[29] what we can do for decent work and economic growth?

Ans. We can
(a) study and find good jobs to take care of ourselves and our families.
(b) work hard and contribute to society.
(c) learn and develop skills so that we get add value in our community.

[30] What kills the marine life?

Ans.: The plastic garbage dumped into the sea kills the marine life.

[31] What leads to soil erosion and makes land dry and unusable for cultivation?
Ans.: Cutting of trees leads to soil erosion and makes land dry and unusable for cultivation.

[32] Separate renewable and non-renewable sources of energy out of the

following:solar energy, wood, coal, LPG, petrol, diesel, electricity, water, bio-gas
Ans.:
Renewable resources : solar energy, bio-gas
Non-renewable recources: wood, coal, LPF, petrol, diesel, eelctricity, water
[33] The idea of Sustainable development is widely accepted in which century?
Ans.: The idea of sustainable development is widely acceppted in 20th centrury,

[34] Why greater economic development leads to greater damage to the

environment?
Ans.: Greater economic development leades to greater damage to the environment because
1) cut of more and more trees
2) great damage to forests to make roads
3) concerete building on fertile land
4) more usage of fuels and energy
5) all kinds of pollution

[35] What do you mean by non-renewable resources?

Ans.: The natural resources which cannnot be reproduced or cannot rapidly replace by any
artificial resources are known renewable resources. For example, natural gas, coal, nuclear
energy etc.

[36] What measures can be taken to create sustainable cities?

Ans.: The measures can be taken to create sustainable cities:
1. Switch off lights and fans when not in use
2. Use natural light as much as possible
3. Use energy efficient bulbs and appliances
4. Use alternative resources for electricity

[37] Write some tips to be responsible consumers and producers.

Ans.: By following these tips one can be responsible consumers and producers.
1. reusing paper, glass, water etc.
2. take cloth bags to market for carrying fruits and vegetables
3. donate things which are not in use such as clothes, books, furniture, food etc.
4. buy and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farmers
5. repair leacking taps and pipes to avoid waste waters
6. Sort and treat garbage before disposing

[38] Filter the SDGs and non-SDGs from the following.

zero poverty, population, clean water and sanitation, reduction inequalities, unity, quality
education, jobs, save wildlife, life underwater, save daughters

2 Marks questions Green Skills

[1] How cities and villages are dependent on each other?

Ans.: Those who are living in cities get their daily needs from the villages. These needs are
food, vegetables, milk and so on. Villages get their market demand from cities. Economy
grows from city market. They can sale their items in the cities and get their needs. Therefore
both are dependent on each other.
[2] What is the importance of sustainable development?
Ans.: As a part of economical development we are cutting more and more trees which
causes huge damage to our environment. The human population is also increasing rapidly
day by day. As population increases their need of natural resources increases. We need
food, water, fuel etc. Their main source is natural resources. Very shortly our future
generation will face shortage of these natural resources. There fore saving our environment
and natural resources for future generation is needed from now.

[3] Explain sustainable development according to WCED with example.

Ans. According to WCED (Wrold Commission of Environment and Development) –
‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs’ is known as sustainable development.

For example, sustainable agriculture consists of environment friendly methods of famring

that allow the production of agricultural crops or livestock without damage to human or
natural system. It also protects soil from adverse effect of chemicals.

[4] What is the aim of sustainable development goals?

Ans.: The 17 SDGs have been made with the aim to take care of important issues facing
businesses, governments and society. Some of these issues are poverty, gender equality,
water use, energy, climate change and biodiversity. Countries are now making policies and
regulations that will promote sustainable systems needed in all economic sectors to provide
a secure, affordable and sustainable economy.

[5] Explain the importance of education towards sustainable development.

Ans.: Education is one of the important factors for sustainable development. Children who
have gone to school will be able to do jobs or business differently. Therefore they can take
care of their own and their families. Education helps people to become resoponsible citizen.
As a person grows he thinks about his community and then nation and contribute for
community’s well being.