GREEN SKILL

Q1.The term Green Economy was first coined in which year?

Ans:-1989

Q2.What is the objective of a green economy?

Ans:-Green Economy will help maintaining resources for present use as well as for future generation
while also ensuring that more employment and investment options are created to promote economic
growth of the country. A green economy will be future ready

Q3.Is “The Green Economy provides a macro-economic approach to sustainable economic growth with a
central focus on investments, employment and skills ? Yes/No
Ans:-Yes

Q4.Elucidate the Forest Conservation Act, 1986?

Ans:-The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 an act of the parliament of India to provide for the conservation
of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillaryor incidental thereto. It was further amended
in 1988. This law extends to the whole of India. It was enacted by Parliament of India to control further
deforestation of Forest Areas in India.

Q5.When and in which report the term ‘Green Economy' was coined?
Ans:-The term ‘Green Economy’ was first coined in a 1989 report for the Government of the United
Kingdom by a group of leading environmental economists, entitled Blueprint for a Green Economy

Q6.Who is a green consumer?

Ans:-A green consumer is someone who is very concerned about the environment and, therefore, only
purchases products that are environment-friendly or eco-friendly.

Q7.Write any four components of Green economy.

Ans:-Components of a Green Economy : A green economy includes the following components
Renewable energy
Green building
Well-managed (Sustainable) transport
Water management
Waste management
Land management

Q8.Name any two stakeholders of Green economy

Ans:-The stakeholders are : ( any two)
Government
The private agencies
The people

Q9.What is Green India Mission (GIM)?

Ans:-Green India Mission (GIM) (Any one)

1) The National Mission for a Green India or Green India Mission (GIM), is one of the eight missions
under India’s action plan for meeting the challenges of climate change.

2)GIM is aimed at protecting, restoring and increasing forest cover. It includes a combination of plans
for ecosystems, biodiversity, water, biomass, preserving mangroves, wetlands, critical habitats along
with services like fuel, fodder, timber and non-wood forest produces (fruits, flowers, seeds, herbs,
honey, etc).
Q10.List out the four components of Green economy.
Ans:-Components of Green Economy
Renewable energy
 Green buildings
 Green transport
 Water management
 Waste management

Q11.Write any two importance of Green Jobs

Ans:-Limiting greenhouse gas emissions
Minimizing waste and pollution
 Protecting and restoring ecosystems
 Adapting to the effects of climate change

Q12.How Green Jobs in Agriculture are good for Health?

Ans:-1)It prevents water pollution and soil contamination as no chemical is added to the soil.
2) By using organic methods of gardening, one can prevent death of insects, birds, critters and other
beneficial soil organisms.

Q12.What is the role of green jobs in water conservation sector?

Ans:-There are green jobs in water harvesting and conservation.
1) Rooftop rainwater harvesting refers to the process where rainwater is collected in tanks to be used
later.

2) Some common green jobs in the agriculture sector are related to water quality testing, water
conservation, water management, etc.

3) Using bamboo channels for drip irrigation is an eco-friendly way to irrigate the land.

4) It uses water efficiently without any wastage. It is cheaper to build, and after 2–3 years when the
bamboo rots, it can be added to the soil as manure.

Q13.Write the importance of Green Economy?

Ans. 1. Green economy promotes sustainable development
2. Green economy promotes effective resource utilizations