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4.   A green economy               .
                        a.  consumes less resources                    b.   consumes more resources
                        c.   leads to more pollution                   d.   leads to wastage of resources

                   5.   Which among the following is the job associated with wind and solar energy?

                        a.  Technician                                 b.   Entrepreneur
                        c.  Energy auditor                             d.   Scientist
                   6.   Which of the following activities are NOT a part of Green Waste Management?

                        a.  E waste management                         b.   installing solar lamps
                        c.  waste reduction                            d.   waste auditing

                   7.                 is the ideal balance in which all species can coexist.
                        a.  Ecosystem                                  b.   Forest
                        c.  Habitat                                    d.   Environment

              B.   Fill in the blanks.
                   1.   The skills used for promoting green economy are known as        .
                   2.  Farmers'               are one of the most effective methods of reducing agricultural risk and improving the
                       lives of small and marginal farmers.
                   3.                 encourage the usage of eco-friendly raw materials and conserve energy.
                   4.   Water policy analyst is a green job relevant to      .

                   5.                 can help in reducing greenhouse gases.
              C.   State whether the following statements are true or false.
                   1.   Green Tourism makes the worst possible use of environmental resources.
                   2.   Energy auditor conducts audit to determine energy efficiency in a building.
                   3.   The government, in collaboration with business partners, is promoting energy awareness and
                       technologies for energy efficiency.
                   4.   Clean energy is not produced by solar and wind power facilities.
                   5.   Industries nowadays are adopting large-scale energy efficiency measures.

                                                SECTION B (Subjective Type Questions)

              A.   Answer the following questions:
                   1.   Explain the role of 'Make in India' programme with the goal of building a greener economy.
                 Ans.   The government is providing the push for green jobs as a part of restructured growth policies under its 'Make in
                        India' programme, with the goal of building a greener economy and developing environment-friendly employment
                        possibilities. ‘Make in India’ is intended to encourage investment, accelerate innovation, improve talent development,
                        safeguard intellectual property, and construct best manufacturing structures.
                   2.   What is Ecotourism?
                 Ans.   Ecotourism emphasises socially responsible travel, personal development, and environmental sustainability. This
                        includes visiting natural areas that are delicate, pristine, and unspoiled. Ecotourism is primarily concerned with
                        nature-based tourism, with the goal of "conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people."
                   3.   What are the green jobs in building and construction?
                 Ans.   •  Urban Growers: They manage terrace top gardens in urban areas to raise fruits and vegetables. They raise fruits
                          and vegetables in environmentally-responsible ways.
                       •  Green Builders: Green Builders ensure that environment-friendly materials are used in the construction of
                          residences and buildings.
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