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3. Explain any 3 sectors of a Green Economy.
Ans. Water Management: One of our most valuable resources is water. Billions of people throughout the world lack access to
safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities. Population explosion is also making the situation worse.
Waste Management: Throwing things away involves giving up the opportunity to reuse materials, which can lead to
pollution of the land, air and water.
Transport: The transportation sector consumes the most gasoline and diesel and emits the most pollution.
A green economy's transportation sector strives to:
i. Use cleaner fuels such as electricity for cars.
ii. Encourage the use of public transportation, cycling and other forms of alternative transportation to discourage the
use of automobiles.
4. 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.
#Environmental Awareness
C. Competency-based/Application-based question. #Problem Solving & Logical Reasoning
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.
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