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Sustainable Cities and Communities
            For our societies and countries to prosper at present and in future we all need to have cleaner, greener and modern
            sustainable cities.

            Responsible Consumers and Producers

            Responsible consumers are conscious of their consumption habits and contribute to a more positive impact on society
            and the environment. from the producers of goods and services. Producers should go for production of goods with
            negative environmental impacts such as soil, water, greenhouse gas emissions and degradation of ecosystems.

            Protect Life Below Water

            Oceans, seas and rivers are home to more than 2 million estimated species. These underwater species provide life
            support and regulate our climatic conditions. We all need to conserve and consciously use the world’s ocean, seas and
            marine resources to make it sustainable for present and future generations.

            Protect Life on Land

            By stopping the cutting of trees and forest, land degradation, fragmentation and overgrazing will help in preserving
            and restoring the terrestrial ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, drylands and mountains. Cutting of trees
            is leading to soil erosion and making land dry and unusable for cultivation.




                 REVISIT


                 ▶ Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising
                the capacity of future generations, guaranteeing the balance between economic growth, care for the
                environment and social well-being.
                 ▶ Sustainable development provides initiation and approaches for development, conservation and protection of
                natural resources to stop environmental degradation.
                 ▶ The Sustainable Development Goals also known as the Global Goals, are a universal approach for improving
                our world. These are 17 interconnected universal goals approved in 2015 by the United Nations General
                Assembly and are expected to be achieved by the year 2030.





            Exercise





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                                              SECTION A (Objective Type Questions)

            A.  Choose the correct option.

               1.  How many sustainable development goals are given by the United Nations?                    [NCERT]
                  a. 18                                             b. 17
                  c. 15                                             d. 20

               2.  Choose the option which defines sustainable development.                                   [NCERT]
                  a. Taking care of future generations              b. Taking care of only ourselves
                  c. Taking care of ourselves and the future generations   d. Well-being of all


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