Class X: Unit 5

Unit 5: Green Skills-II

Assignment Solutions
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) Short Answer Questions-I
1. Which of the following is not an advantage of solar 1. What is the primary aim of green economy?
energy? Ans. The primary aim of green economy is the reduction in
environmental risks.
a. Environment conservation
b. Solar energy is cheap 2. What are the conditions for creating a sustainable
c. Low maintenance earth?
Ans. A truly sustainable earth can exist only when economic, social and
d. No electricity bill environmental sustainability is practiced.
Ans. b
3. Define vermicomposting.
2. Which of the following is not a true statement with
Ans. Vermicomposting is a type of composting that involves the use of
respect to green economy? worms.
a. It is in line with the principles of sustainable
development. Short Answer Questions-II
b. It is for human well-being. 1. How can sustainable development ensure lasting
c. It increases environmental risks. development?
d. It provides social equity. Ans. Sustainable development is a way to achieve economic and social
development without negatively impacting the natural resources
Ans. c
of the earth.
3. Vermicompost serves as a . 2. Write a short note on rain water harvesting.
a. Compost Ans. Rain Water Harvesting refers to the technique and practice of
b. Fertilizer accumulating and storing rainwater in a catchment area so that
it can be reused later. The catchment area can be natural or man-
c. Both compost and fertilizer made and may include rooftops, compounds, hill slopes, etc.
d. None of these
Ans. c
3. List any four factors causing ecological imbalance.
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4. Which of the following is not a challenge related to Ans. Four factors causing ecological imbalance are as follows:
sustainable development? €€ Degradation of land and soil erosion
a. Planning-related €€ Deforestation

b. Implementation-related €€ Improper usage of water resources

€€ Environmental pollution
c. Governance-related
d. Instability-related Long Answer Questions
Ans. a
1. Describe the importance of sustainable development.
Very Short Answer Questions Ans. It is a well-known fact that now people are able to enjoy a longer
lifespan due to advanced healthcare services. This has led to an
1. What is the alternative name for green skills? increase in the world population. It has been estimated that by
Ans. Skills for sustainability 2100, the world population will exceed 10 billion. This population
explosion is one of the main reasons that has increased the need
2. Which resources are available from nature at zero for sustainable development. It is very important to practice
cost? sustainable development because of the following reasons:
Ans. Renewable resources €€ Promoting proper use of resources

3. Which SDGs are related to the economic area? €€ Developing positive attitude

Ans. SDG 1,SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 8 and SDG 9 €€ Increasing participation of people in development activities

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2. Explain the various challenges involved in
sustainable development.
Ans. Some of the important challenges or problems related to
sustainable development are as follows:
€€ Corruption: Due to widespread corruption, bureaucracy and
red-tapism, all the funds that are received or allocated by the
government of countries are not utilized in a planned manner.
€€ Lack of Effort: Various authorities are responsible for
undertaking developmental activities, such as municipal
authorities, road development, water supply, etc. They do not
make efforts to change things and adopt sustainable practices
until they are bound to do so.
€€ Lack of Financial Resources: The presence of financial
resources in adequate amounts is extremely important for
carrying out the work for sustainable development. The
absence or insufficiency of financial resources usually hinders
sustainable development initiatives.
€€ Natural Calamities: Natural disasters, such as earthquakes,
floods, droughts, famines, tsunamis, tornadoes, hurricanes
and volcanic eruptions, pose great threats to sustainability
because they usually lead to the destruction of an already
established infrastructure.
3. How can people contribute in creating a green
economy?
Ans. Green economy is an economy that is in line with the principles of
sustainable development. It aims to generate growth and improve
peoples’ lives in a sustainable manner. It helps in achieving the
triple goals of economic, environmental and social well-being
of people. The primary aim of green economy is the reduction
in environmental risks. It means that economic growth must be
achieved without negatively affecting the environment. One of the
major challenges in developing and promoting a green economy
is to determine the approaches to economy and environment in
order to give people the quality of life they seek. Various countries
and international organizations are now taking steps to ensure
that the economic and business activities are pursued in a manner
that does not negatively affect the environment and society. Let us
look at a few examples:
€€ China: China has taken a number of steps to follow a low-
carbon growth strategy by using renewable energy sources.
The Chinese government has also decided that approximately
16% of its overall energy needs would be fulfilled by renewable
energy sources.
€€ Uganda: Uganda pursues organic agriculture. It is a country
that uses the least amount of artificial fertilizers in the world.
It uses only about 2% or 1 kg of fertilizer per hectare of land.
€€ India: India has started installing and using ecological
infrastructural facilities such as solar panels in rural and urban
areas. Single use plastics have also been banned.
4. Explain the different sustainable development goals.
Ans. A brief description of different sustainable development goals is as
follows:
€€ SDG 1 – No Poverty: This SDG aims to the end all forms of
poverty from everywhere by 2030. It will work to raise the
essential resources and services, such as nutrition, health,
water, education, conservation, shelter, etc.
€€ SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: This SDG aims to end hunger and
ensure food security for all by 2030. Its main goal is to
encourage sustainable agriculture, help small farmers, and
ensure equality to land, technology and markets for all.
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€€ SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: This SDG aims for a
healthy life and well-being for all ages of people. It ensures
the improvement of healthcare programs and diagnostics.
€€ SDG 4 – Quality Education: This SDG aims to provide quality
education as well as promote people to receive learning
opportunities during their lifespan. A good education helps
an individual to be aware about his role and responsibilities
as a good citizen.
€€ SDG 5 – Gender Equality: This SDG aims to decrease the
gender inequality and discrepancy. This SDG empowers
all women and girls for their own growth as well as the
growth of the country. The active participation of women in
the growth of different sectors, such as economic, finance,
education, technologies, etc., will reduce gender-related
biases/challenges.
€€ SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation: This SDG aims to raise
the general awareness regarding the importance of the
development, protection and restoration of the water-related
ecosystems. It also aims to educate people about the hygiene
and proper sanitation facilities. It will work to improve
sanitation services by implementing changes in the sanitation
management techniques in terms of engineering, planning,
and forecasting.
€€ SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: The aim of this SDG is
to ensure the inexpensive, sustainable and modern sources
of energy for all people for their development and well-
being. We can achieve this SDG by investing in solar-energy,
wind and thermal power plants as well as by improving the
productivity of the energy.
€€ SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: The goal of
this SDG is to provide employment to all and promote
the sustainable economic growth as well as technological
development and innovation. This SDG can be achieved by
2030 by promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing education
standards, encouraging the skill-based training, and
contributing to society.
€€ SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: A well-built
infrastructure and innovation of new technology are crucial
factors of economic growth and development of a country.
The aim of this SDG is to promote and support the sustainable
industrialization and technological innovation. This SDG also
aims to build a flexible infrastructure so that the development
and deployment of new technology can be done easily.
€€ SDG 10 – Reduce Inequalities: The aim of this SDG is to
reduce inequalities among various countries of the world.
Gender, disability, language, and caste are some of the major
factors for inequality and discrimination. This SDG can be
achieved by investing in the social-protection programmes
and policies that help to reduce the lifelong effects of poverty
and biasness. You can reduce inequalities by helping others,
by enhancing the friendly behavior with others, and by
including others in work irrespective of their living standard,
caste, and financial standard.
€€ SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: The aim of
this SDG is to make cities safe, flexible and sustainable for
humans. This SDG is achieved by using resources responsibly,
enhancing the living style of people as well as their well-
being, and protecting the environment from various types of
pollutions. You can help in achieving this SDG by using the
public transport, promoting green public areas, using natural
light and saving energy, ensuring zero waste to landfill, using
biodegradable products, participating in urban planning and
management, etc.

€€ SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: This
SDG is achieved by using the product and natural resources in
a proper manner, encouraging the use of renewable sources
of energy, encouraging industries and factories to recycle and
reduce waste, creating well-planned production and supply
chains of products, and encouraging responsible purchasing
decisions. You can help in achieving this SDG by reusing
paper, water, plastic, etc.; donating things that you do not
use; and managing garbage and wastage.
€€ SDG 13 – Climate Change: Almost all countries suffer from
the drastic effects of climate change. Global warming as well
as the greenhouse gas emissions are the major factors of
climate change. This SDG aims to take an immediate action
to combat, regulate and control the climate change and its
impacts.
€€ SDG 14 – Life below Water: The aim of this SDG is to
control and protect oceans, seas, marines as well as coastal
ecosystems from pollution. This SDG also focuses to control
the acidification of oceans. This SDG promotes to follow
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the international laws for using the resources of ocean and
marine.
€€ SDG 15 – Life on land: This SDG focuses on promoting and
protecting the life on land, utilizing terrestrial ecosystems,
managing forests, removing desertification, decreasing land
degradation as well as deforestation and reducing the loss of
biodiversity. You can help in achieving this SDG by planting
more trees to resolve the issue of soil erosion.
€€ SDG 16 – Peace and Justice Strong Institution: This SDG
focuses on promoting peaceful, stable, friendly societies for
sustainable development. This SDG also focuses on providing
the equal justice and accessing human rights for all. This
SDG also aims to reduce all types of violence, conflicts, and
insecurity for effective governance.
€€ SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: This SDG aims to
build strong global partnerships and cooperation to achieve
common targets. It focuses on encouraging the international
trade and promoting export and import of products for the
equitable trading system.
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