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6.  Which action can promote green economy?                                  [CBSE Sample Paper, 2022]
                    Ans.  Use of renewable resources and sustainable development can promote green economy.

                     7.  Name any two plants which we use inside our home and other places for Air Purification.  [CBSE Sample Paper, 2022]
                    Ans.  Plants such as Areca Palm and Rubber Plant absorb harmful pollutants from the air.

                     8.  The greening of economy presents a major opportunity to start new businesses, develop new markets and lower
                       energy costs. Write any two benefits of green jobs.                        [CBSE Sample Paper, 2024]

                    Ans.  Two benefits of green jobs:
                         Environmental Protection – Green jobs help reduce pollution, conserve resources, and promote sustainability.

                         Economic Growth – They create new business opportunities, develop sustainable markets, and lower energy
                          costs.

                 B.  Long answer type questions.
                     1.  What are the various ways in which you can protect your environment?

                    Ans.  We can protect our environment in a variety of ways:
                        Plant trees near our homes and use eco-friendly means of transportation, such as electric automobiles.
                        Not leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
                        Utilise the remaining water in our bottles to water plants.
                         Use cloth or jute bags instead of plastic bags, purchase eco-friendly products, and decrease our use of paper.
                         Clean  products  made  from  sustainable-derived  components  and natural oils  that are  biodegradable and
                          come in eco-friendly packaging must be used.

                        Use plants that absorb dangerous pollutants from the air like Areca palm and rubber.
                     2.  What do you understand by ecosystem? How can it be preserved and restored?
                    Ans.  Ecosystem preservation and restoration are essential for maintaining the natural balance of life on Earth. Ecosystems
                       consist of living and non-living components that interact to support biodiversity and environmental stability.

                       Human activities like deforestation and pollution disrupt this balance, leading to climate change and natural
                       disasters. To counteract this, efforts are being made to conserve existing ecosystems and restore degraded ones
                       using natural solutions such as reforestation, wetland conservation, and soil restoration. Forests help prevent
                       landslides, wetlands control floods, and healthy soils absorb carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By
                       protecting natural habitats, planting trees, and promoting sustainable land use, we can restore ecosystems and
                       ensure a healthier planet for future generations.
                     3.  What do you understand by green jobs? What are its advantages?
                    Ans.  environment. A green job contributes  to and sustains  the transition to ecologically-sustainable modes  of
                       production and consumption. It affects all sectors, including energy, material and water con servation, waste
                       management, and pollution control.
                       Green jobs, also known as green-collar jobs, are jobs in agricultural, administrative, research and development,
                       industrial,  and  service  sectors  that  contribute  significantly  in  protecting  or  restoring  environmental  quality,
                       according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
                       The key benefits of green jobs include:

                         Enhancing energy and resource efficiency.
                         Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting cleaner air.
                         Managing waste and minimising pollution effectively.
                         Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems.

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