1. What changes would you
suggest in your home in order to be environment-friendly?
suggest in your home in order to be environment-friendly?
ANSWER:-Changes that can be undertaken in our homes to be environment-friendly are:-
*Throw biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste into separate bins.
*Switch off the electrical
appliances when not in use.
appliances when not in use.
*Turn the taps off while
brushing or bathing and repair the leaking taps.
brushing or bathing and repair the leaking taps.
*Food items such as jam,
pickles, etc., come packed in plastic bottles. These bottles can later be used
for storing things in the kitchen.
pickles, etc., come packed in plastic bottles. These bottles can later be used
for storing things in the kitchen.
*We should dispose the
wastes
safely and not disperse in public places.
wastes
safely and not disperse in public places.
2. Can you suggest some changes in your school which would make
it environment- friendly?
it environment- friendly?
ANSWER:-*Turn the taps off when not in use.
*Electricity can be saved by switching off lights and fans when not required.
*Biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes should be thrown into separate bins.
3. We saw in this chapter that there are four main stakeholders when it comes to forests and
wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management
of forest produces? Why do you
think so?
wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management
of forest produces? Why do you
think so?
ANSWER:-The forest department of the government should have the
authority to decide the management of forest
produces. This is because the forest department is the care taker of the forest
land and is responsible for any damage to the forest.
authority to decide the management of forest
produces. This is because the forest department is the care taker of the forest
land and is responsible for any damage to the forest.
4. How can you as an
individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and
wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?
individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and
wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?
ANSWER 🙁 a) Forest and wildlife:
(i) We should protest against the cutting of trees (deforestation).
(ii) We should protest against the poaching of wild animals.
(iii) We should stop the annexation of forest land for our use.
(b) Water resources:
(i) Turn the taps off while brushing or bathing and repair leaking
taps.
taps.
(ii) We should practice rainwater harvesting.
(iii) We should avoid the discharge of sewage and other wastes into rivers and other water resources.
(c) Coal and petroleum:
(i) We should take a bus or practice car pooling to avoid
excessive use of petroleum.
excessive use of petroleum.
(ii) We should stop using coal as a fuel (angithis).
(iii)We should use alternative sources of energy such as
hydro-energy and solar energy
hydro-energy and solar energy
5. What can you as an individual do to reduce your consumption
of the various natural resources?
of the various natural resources?
ANSWER:-The ways in which we can reduce the consumption of various
natural resources are as follows:
natural resources are as follows:
(i) We should stop the cutting of trees (deforestation).
(ii) We should use recycled paper to reduce the cutting down of
trees.
trees.
(iii) We should not waste water.
(iv) We should practice rainwater harvesting.
(v) We should practice car pooling to avoid the excessive use of
petroleum.
petroleum.
(vi) We should use alternative sources of energy such as hydro-energy
and solar energy.
and solar energy.
7. On the
basis of the issues raised in this chapter, what changes would you incorporate in
your life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of our resources?
basis of the issues raised in this chapter, what changes would you incorporate in
your life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of our resources?
ANSWER :-(i) stop
cutting trees and practice plantation of trees.
cutting trees and practice plantation of trees.
(ii) Stop using
plastic and polythene bags for carrying goods.
plastic and polythene bags for carrying goods.
(iii) Use
recycled paper.
recycled paper.
(iv)Throw
biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste into separate bins.
biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste into separate bins.
(v) Waste
minimum amount of water while using and repair leaking taps.
minimum amount of water while using and repair leaking taps.
(vi) Practice
rainwater harvesting.
rainwater harvesting.
(vi) Avoid using
vehicles for short distances. Instead, one can walk or cycle to cover short
distances. To cover long distances, one should
take a bus instead of using personal vehicles.
vehicles for short distances. Instead, one can walk or cycle to cover short
distances. To cover long distances, one should
take a bus instead of using personal vehicles.
(vii) Switch off
electrical appliances when not in use.
electrical appliances when not in use.
(viii) Use
fluorescent tubes in place of bulbs to save electricity.
fluorescent tubes in place of bulbs to save electricity.
(ix) Take stairs
and avoid using lifts.
and avoid using lifts.