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Ð Ensuring quality control: If the quality of products is maintained, there will be a decrease in rejected products, thus
reducing waste. Automated monitoring equipment is now being used, which can help identify production problems at
an early stage.
Ð Waste exchange: This is where the waste product of one process becomes the raw material for another. It represents one
way of reducing waste disposal through re-use.
Ð Managing e-waste: With advanced technology, we have also encountered problems in managing e-waste like old mobile
phones, laptops, and television sets. It is important to have sustainable development and to plan judiciously for the
recycling of e-waste.
Ð Use of eco-friendly materials: Scientists have discovered various materials that are eco-friendly, for example, banana
leaves and paper plates that are easily disposable, etc. These must be made easily available and their usage needs to be
encouraged.
5. List some of the ways we can avoid toxins in our homes.
Ans. Some of the ways we can avoid toxins in our homes are:
Ð Avoid pesticides
Ð Avoid plastic food packaging.
Ð Use toxin-free paints and finishes.
Ð Avoid PVC flooring
Ð Avoid non-stick cookware
Ð Use natural-fibre mattresses
Ð Use non-toxic cleaning and washing products
Ð Purchase formaldehyde-free furniture.
Life Skills and Values
B. Competency-based/Application-based questions:
1. Anita has been growing her own vegetables on the terrace and has been using home-made compost to enhance the growth
of plants. What is it known as?
Ans. Organic gardening Life Skills and Values
2. Kartik wants to reduce the amount of money that he spends on petrol and the pollution caused by his vehicle. What should
Kartik do to accomplish his plan?
Ans. Use electric vehicles
Unsolved Exercise
Section A
(Objective Type Questions)
A. Choose the correct option.
1. Nowadays, we are experiencing unpredictable weather conditions due to .............................
i. Climatic Change ii. Environmental Deterioration
iii. Both (i) and (ii) iv. None of these
2. What are the various ways of controlling and minimising pollution levels?
i. Plant trees near our houses and other places ii. Use eco–friendly mode of transport
iii. Use cloth bags instead of plastic bags iv. All of these
3. A way we can contribute to the environment is by encouraging .............................
i. Green Jobs ii. Green Product
iii. Green Surface iv. All of these
4. In which sector or industry are green jobs required?
i. Traditional Sectors ii. Manufacturing and Construction Sector
iii. Both (i) and (ii) iv. None of these
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