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B. Long answer type questions.
1. What is the role of private agencies in a Green Economy? Unsolved Questions
Ans. For the success of fostering a green economy, private agencies, non-governmental organisations, social workers, SECTION A (Objective Type Questions)
and individual people must collaborate with the government. Functions of private agencies:
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• Enforcing laws and policies enacted by the government
A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
• Ensuring that government regulations are followed by engaging in official missions
1. What aspects of economic development does the green economy highlight?
• Reporting individuals or groups that violate the law
a. Exploitation of natural resources and workforce downsizing
• Educating people and raising awareness about green economy initiatives
b. Investments, job creation, and skill development
• Informing the government and assisting it in implementing green policies
c. Reduction in environmental regulations and technological stagnation
2. “Forests that are sustainably managed can continue to support populations and ecosystems without harming the d. Dependency on fossil fuels and increased consumerism
environment or the climate.” List 3 ways.
2. The central government’s initiative aims to support local, organic and natural farming.
Ans. • Cut fewer trees by reducing, reusing and recycling paper.
a. Vocal for Local b. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
• Avoid purchasing goods such as ivory, which can only be obtained by hurting animals.
c. Beti Padao Beti Bachao d. Startup India
• Purchase only products that have been collected in a safe manner, such as honey that has been collected
without destroying beehives. 3. India has adopted a policy of intending to reduce poverty, inequalities in society.
a. open vigilance b. Sustainable Development
3. Explain any 3 sectors of a Green Economy.
c. Vocal for Local d. None of these
Ans. Water Management: One of our most valuable resources is water. Billions of people throughout the world lack 4. What is the total power generation capacity through solar power plants in the Union Territory on a daily basis?
access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities. Population explosion is also making the situation
worse. a. 5 megawatts (MW) b. 10 megawatts (MW)
c. 13 megawatts (MW) d. 15 megawatts (MW)
Waste Management: Throwing things away involves giving up the opportunity to reuse materials, which can lead
to pollution of the land, air and water. 5. For the success of fostering a green economy, , non-governmental organisations, social workers,
and individual people must collaborate with the government.
Transport: The transportation sector consumes the most gasoline and diesel and emits the most pollution. a. international collaborations b. gram panchayats
A green economy's transportation sector strives to: c. private agencies d. All of these
• Use cleaner fuels such as electricity for cars.
B. Fill in the blanks.
• Encourage the use of public transportation, cycling and other forms of alternative transportation to discourage 1. activities will reinforce ODF behaviours and focus on providing interventions for the safe
the use of automobiles. management of solid and liquid waste in villages.
4. Explain India’s National Solar Mission.
2. Solar energy is considered a form of energy compared to coal, petroleum, and other fossil fuels.
Ans. National Solar Mission aims to address India's energy needs in a sustainable manner. It aspires to make India a global 3. The two sectors of a green economy are and .
leader in solar energy (a renewable form of energy, as opposed to coal, petroleum and other fossil fuels). Along with
energy and environmental preservation, the Solar Mission supports local energy production and delivery. The Solar 4. A is defined as somebody who has an interest or concern in something (company, policy, or
Mission has been a success in Diu, which became India's first Union Territory to switch to 100% solar energy. The activity).
transition to solar energy has also aided in the reduction of electricity bills for its citizens. 5. Deforestation causes , which results in less rainfall, less oxygen and more pollution.
C. State whether the following statement is true or false.
#Environmental Awareness
C. Competency-based/Application-based question: #Problem Solving & Logical Reasoning 1. A green economy thrives on only government funding.
2. The government collaborates with scientists and educates the public on environmentally
Amit is a graduate from Technical university in Punjab. He decided to help his parents who are farmers. He noticed sound practices.
that the water pumps are not functioning efficiently as they are quite old. He now wants to change them and find a
sustainable solution. What would you suggest to him? 3. Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) is known as ODF-Next.
Ans. Amit should get new water pumps. He should use wind energy or solar energy to power the water pumps. This will reduce 4. Farmers play an important part in the success of a green economy.
his electricity costs. 5. The success of the green economy is dependent on active participation from both the
public and private sectors.
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