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2. “Forests that are sustainably managed can continue to support populations and ecosystems without harming
the environment or the climate.” List 3 ways.
3. Explain any 3 sectors of a Green Economy.

4. Explain India’s National Solar Mission.
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VII. Competency-based question. Century
Skills #Technology Literacy
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?

Answers
I. 1. (d) All of these

2. (c) workers
3. (a) National Solar Mission
4. (b) Green India Mission
5. (d) Forests
6. (c) Liter of light

7. (c) Private agencies
8. (c) open defecation free
9. (b) Scientists
10. (d) Transport
11. (a) Using chemical fertilisers
12. (b) Sustainable development

II. 1. Farmers 2. Green Economy Initiative (GEI) 3. National Green Tribunal 4. government
5. original inhabitants
III. 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. True
IV. 1. b 2. c 3. e 4. a 5. d

V. 1. The role that government plays in formulating and implementing green economy policies are as follows:
• It develops policies and funds the implementation of plans and policies.
• It establishes missions, such as the Green India Mission and the National Solar Mission, to carry out
green economy projects; and
• It collaborates with scientists and educates the public on environmentally sound practices (pollution
management, chemical-free farming).
2. The term green economy refers to a low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive economy. In a
green economy, public and private investment in economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow
for lower carbon emissions and pollution, improved energy and resource efficiency and the preservation of
biodiversity and ecosystem services drive employment and income growth.
3. The National Green Tribunal functions similarly to a court in disputes involving environmental
preservation, forest conservation and other natural resource conservation. It adjudicates environmental
disputes and may levy substantial fines on those who cause environmental harm, take action to stop and
rectify environmental damage, or even imprison such individuals.

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