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B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Sustainable practices aim to reduce deforestation and fossil fuel use, which emit greenhouse gases leading to
........................... and ............................
2. People are ........................... and ........................... the resources to maximise their profits.
3. ........................... leads to climate change by upsetting ecosystems and lowering the amount of trees that store
carbon dioxide.
4. ........................... the product is essential to minimise waste generation.
5. ........................... is the process of gathering items that have reached the end of their practical use and reusing them
to create new goods.
6. PMMY stands for ............................
7. The biodegradable bags developed by Mr. Hedge dissolve in ........................... to provide an eco-friendly alternative.
C. State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Sustainable development focuses only on economic growth and profit maximisation. ............................
2. Encouraging renewable energy sources helps maintain favourable climatic conditions by
reducing harmful emissions. ............................
3. Upcycling involves creatively transforming unusable products into new, desirable items. ............................
4. Namami Gange programme is related to Goal 6. ............................
5. There are two types of natural resources. ............................
Section B (Subjective Type Questions)
A. Answer the following questions:
1. What is the meaning of sustainable development? [CBSE]
2. Write two problems related to sustainable development.
3. Give any four examples for each renewable natural resources and non-renewable natural resources.
4. Why do you think the United Nations has made the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? [CBSE]
5. What do you understand by Green Spaces?
6. Explain the importance of education towards sustainable development. [CBSE]
7. What is sustainable process?
8. Name the government initiative for sustainable development related to goal 9.
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B. Application-based questions. Skills #Initiative
1. Asha lives in a city where pollution levels are extremely high, affecting the health of its residents. The local
government launches a campaign to promote the use of electric vehicles, increase green spaces, and implement
stricter pollution control measures. Asha decides to trade her old car for an electric one and joins a community
group to plant trees in her neighbourhood. Which SDG goal is the city addressing, and what are the expected
outcomes of these initiatives?
2. Lila lives in a small village where most families struggle to make ends meet. She dreams of a better life and starts a
small business selling handmade crafts. With her profits, she helps other women in her village by providing them
with materials and training to create their own crafts. Over time, the community's economic situation improves,
and more families can afford necessities. How does Lila's initiative contribute to the achievement “No Poverty”
SDG goal in her village?
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