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that will promote sustainable systems needed in all economic sectors to provide a secure, affordable and sustainable
economy for the present and the future generations.
3. What is Organic Farming?
Ans. Organic farming is where farmers do not use chemical pesticides and fertilizers to increase their production. They use
cow dung to fulfill the requirement of the soil.
4. Write five man-made disruptions that cause ecological imbalance.
Ans. The five man-made disruptions are:
● Deforestation
● Degradation of land and soil erosion
● Overexploitation of resources
● Industrial and atmospheric pollution
● Faulty mining practices
B. Long answer type questions:
1. What is the difference between Natural and Artificial Environment?
Ans.
Natural Environment Artificial Environment
• Natural environment consists of all the living and non- • Artificial environment is one which is formed by the
living things. It is the interaction of all living beings, conversion of natural minerals or resources by people
climate and natural resources. in the course of development in accordance with their
needs. For example, construction of buildings, roads,
railway lines, etc.
• It is healthy and enables a diverse ecosystem. • It destroys ecosystem but it is required by the society
in which we live.
2. Write short notes on:
a. Ecosystem
b. Crop Rotation
Ans. a. It is a system which consists of plants, animals, and human beings who are dependent on each other. The relationship
between living organism and their environment forms an ecosystem and human society is the most important and
integral part of this environment.
b. It is the practice of planting different crops in the same farm in order to enhance soil fertility and maintain the bind
of the soil.
3. Explain the importance of education towards sustainable development. [NCERT]
Ans. Education is the most important factor for sustainable development. Children who have gone to school will be able to
do jobs so that they can take care of themselves and their families. Education helps us become aware of our role as a
responsible citizen. We should:
● use the facilities present in our areas.
● take our friends to school.
● help friends study.
● stop friends from dropping out of school.
4. List some ways in which we can use resources sensibly. [NCERT]
Ans. We can do the following in order to use our resources sensibly:
● Reusing paper, glass, plastic, water, etc.
● Taking cloth bags to market carrying fruits and vegetables.
● Donate things we do not use such as clothes, books, furniture, food, etc.
● Buy and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers.
● Repair leaking taps and pipes to avoid wasting water.
● Sort and treat garbage before disposing off.
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