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7.  Which of the following aims  to develop green skilled  workers having technical knowledge and commitment  to
                    sustainable development?
                    a.  Green Skills Development Programme (GSDP)       b.  Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
                    c.  National Biodiversity Targets (NBTs)           d.  None of these
                  8.  The  Government  of  India  launched  the  Green  Skills  Development  Programme  (GSDP)  in  India  in  the  year
                                   .
                    a.  2017                                           b.  2018
                    c.  2019                                           d.  2019

              B.  Fill in the blanks.

                  1.  ………………………., ………………………., and ………………………. are major problems related to sustainable development.
                  2.  ………………………. goal ensures equality and prosperity to all irrespective of gender, race, religion, or economic status.
                  3.  ………………………. is the solution to scarcity of clean water, pure air to breathe, quality food to eat.

                  4.  ………………………. are conscious of their consumption habits and contribute to a more positive impact on society and the
                    environment.

                  5.  ………………………. ensures stopping further damage to life on earth.

              C.  Match the following:
                  1.  Sustainable Development Goals         a.  1987
                  2.  Brundtland Report                     b.  Large population
                  3.  SDGs Challenge                        c.  Quality education
                  4.  Goal 4                                d.  Partnerships to achieve the goal
                  5.  Goal 17                               e.  Agenda 2030

              D.  State whether these statements are true or false.

                  1.  Humans interact with the environment to get food, water, fuel, and many other things.   ……………………….
                  2.  There are 16 Sustainable Development goals.                                         ……………………….
                  3.  SDGs are expected to be fulfilled by all nations by 2030.                           ……………………….
                  4.  India follows a holistic approach towards its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.   ……………………….

                  5.  Farming using chemical fertilisers is encouraged in SDGs.                           ……………………….

                                                SECTION B (Subjective Type Questions)

              A.  Short answer type questions.
                  1.  What is the meaning of sustainable development?                                           [NCERT]
                Ans.   Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the capacity
                     of future generations, guaranteeing the balance  between  economic growth,  care  for  the  environment,  and  social
                      well-being.
                  2.  Why do you think the United Nations has made the 17 Sustainable Development Goals?        [NCERT]
                Ans.   The 17 SDGs have been made to take care of important issues faced by the nations all across the world 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 for the present and the future generations.
                  3.  What is Organic Farming?
                Ans.   Organic farming is a type of farming in which farmers do not use chemical pesticides and fertilisers to increase their
                     production. They use cow dung to fulfill the requirement of the soil.
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