Class - X, GREEN SKILLS, IT-SKILLS-402

 

Class-X

IT-402

GREEN SKILLS

1. How many sustainable development goals are given by the United Nations?

(a) 18

(b) 17

(c) 15

(d) 20

 

2. Choose the option which defines sustainable development.

(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

 

3. Which organisation has made the Sustainable Development Goals?

(a) United Nations

(b) League of Nations

(c) UNICEF

(d) World Health Organisation

 

4. What is the meaning of sustainable development?

Ans: 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.

5. Why do you think the United Nations has made the 17 Sustainable Development Goals?

1.     The 17 SDGs have been made with the aim to take care of important issues facing businesses, governments and society. Some of these issues are poverty, gender equality, water use, energy, climate change and biodiversity.

2.     Countries are now making policies and regulations that will promote sustainable systems.

3.     The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015.

 

 6. Which of the following sources of energy is from a renewable source?

(a) Solar energy

b) Wood

(c) Coals

(d) Petrol

 

7. Explain the importance of education towards sustainable development.

Education is the most important factors 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. One should

 1. use the facilities present in our areas.

 2. take our friends to school.

3. help friends study.

 4. stop friends from dropping out of school.

   

8. Write any 2 Sustainable Development Initiatives.

Ans: Sustainable Development Initiatives -1

When plastics were banned by the municipal corporation of Mangalore, an innovator and entrepreneur Mr Avasth Hedge found an eco-friendly alternative. He made a 100 per cent bio-degradable bag which can dissolve in hot water and decompose in natural environment.

Sustainable Development Initiatives -2

To stop the use of plastics spoons, forks, etc. Narayana Peesapaty made edible cutlery made out of a grain — these spoons can be eaten and even if they are not eaten they will easily decompose in the soil enriching it.

Sustainable Development Initiatives -3

Ministry of Railways in Varanasi and Raibareilly where they introduced clay pots ‘Kulhads’ to replace plastic and paper cups and to bring back taste of tradition.

 

9. List some ways in which we can use resources sensibly.

1. Reusing paper, glass, plastic, water, etc.

2. Taking cloth bags to market carrying fruits and vegetables.

3. Donate things we do not use such as clothes, books, furniture, food, etc.

4. Buy and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers.

5. Repair leaking taps and pipes to avoid wasting water.

 

10. Mention our Role towards Sustainable Development.

Sustainable development can actually happen only when each one of us works towards it. Some basic ways in which people can help towards Sustainable Development Goals.

1.     Using solar power i.e., power generated

2.     Use of biogas is also an eco-friendly alternative to natural gas.

3.     Reduced Inequalities

4.     promoting awareness to keep water sources clean

5.     Decent Work and Economic Growth.

6.     Save energy by switching off lights and fans when not in use. Use natural light as much as possible and Use energy efficient lights (LED bulbs)