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A green economy's transportation sector strives to:
• Use cleaner fuels such as electricity for cars.
• Encourage the use of public transportation, cycling and other forms of alternative transportation to discourage
the use of automobiles.
5. Explain India’s National Solar Mission.
Ans. National Solar Mission aims to address India's energy needs in a sustainable manner. It aspires to make India a global
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
Mission has been a success in Diu, which became India's first Union Territory to switch to 100% solar energy. The
transition to solar energy has also aided in the reduction of electricity bills for its citizens.
C. Competency-based/Application-based questions:
Amit is a graduate from Technical university in Punjab. He decided to help his parents who are farmers. He noticed
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?
Ans. Amit should get new water pumps. He should use wind energy or solar energy to power the water pumps. This will reduce
his electricity costs.
Unsolved Questions
SECTION A (Objective Type Questions)
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A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. The Green Economy is a approach to long-term economic growth that emphasizes investments,
job creation and skill development.
a. microeconomic b. subsidised
c. macroeconomic d. None of these
2. The central government’s initiative aims to support local, organic and natural farming.
a. Vocal for Local b. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
c. Beti Padao Beti Bachao d. Startup India
3. India has adopted a policy of intending to reduce poverty, inequalities in society.
a. open vigilance b. Sustainable Development
c. Vocal for Local d. None of these
4. The ________ mission aspires to make India a global leader in solar energy.
a. Green India b. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
c. National Green Tribunal d. National Solar
5. For the success of fostering a green economy, ______, non-governmental organisations, social workers, and individual
people must collaborate with the government.
a. international collaborations b. gram panchayats
c. private agencies d. all of these
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