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Unsolved Exercise
Section A
(Objective Type Questions)
A. Choose the correct option.
1. What aspects of economic development does the green economy highlight?
i. Exploitation of natural resources and workforce downsizing
ii. Investments, job creation, and skill development
iii. Reduction in environmental regulations and technological stagnation
iv. Dependency on fossil fuels and increased consumerism
2. The central government’s ................................ initiative aims to support local, organic and natural farming.
i. Vocal for Local ii. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
iii. Beti Padao Beti Bachao iv. Startup India
3. India has adopted a policy of ................................ intending to reduce poverty, inequalities in society.
i. open vigilance ii. Sustainable Development
iii. Vocal for Local iv. None of these
4. What is the total power generation capacity through solar power plants in the Union Territory on a daily basis?
i. 5 megawatts (MW) ii. 10 megawatts (MW)
iii. 13 megawatts (MW) iv. 15 megawatts (MW)
5. For the success of fostering a green economy, ................................, non-governmental organisations, social workers, and
individual people must collaborate with the government.
i. international collaborations ii. gram panchayats
iii. private agencies iv. All of these
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. ................................ activities will reinforce ODF behaviours and focus on providing interventions for the safe management
of solid and liquid waste in villages.
2. Solar energy is considered a ................................ form of energy compared to coal, petroleum, and other fossil fuels.
3. The two sectors of a green economy are ................................ and .................................
4. A ................................ is defined as somebody who has an interest or concern in something (company, policy, or activity).
5. Deforestation causes ................................, which results in less rainfall, less oxygen and more pollution.
C. State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. A green economy thrives on only government funding. ...............
2. The government collaborates with scientists and educates the public on environmentally
sound practices. ...............
3. Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) is known as ODF-Next. ...............
4. Farmers play an important part in the success of a green economy. ...............
5. The success of the green economy is dependent on active participation from both the
public and private sectors. ...............
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