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Class-10

Book- Employability Skill

Unit 5 Green Skills

 

Session 1 Sustainable Development 

A. Multiple choice questions

 

Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b),(c) or (d) that best answers the question.

 

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

(a) 18                                                                 (b) 17

(c) 15                                                                 (d) 20

Ans: (b) 17

 

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

Ans: (c) Taking care of ourselves and the future generations

 

3. Which organisation has made the Sustainable Development Goals.

(a) United Nations                                            (b) League of Nations

(c) UNICEF                                                         (d) World Health Organisation

Ans: (a) United Nations

 

B. Subjective questions

 

1. 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.

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

Ans: 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. Countries are now making policies and regulations that will promote sustainable systems needed in all economic sectors to provide a secure, affordable and sustainable economy.

 

3. Identify the goals of sustainable development.

Ans: 

The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:

GOAL 1: No Poverty

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being

GOAL 4: Quality Education

GOAL 5: Gender Equality

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

GOAL 13: Climate Action

GOAL 14: Life Below Water

GOAL 15: Life on Land

GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Session 2 Our Role in Sustainable Development

A. Multiple choice questions

Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers the question

 

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

(a) Solar energy                                             (b) Wood

(c) Coals                                                          (d) Petrol

Ans: (a) Solar energy

 

2. Choose the option which is not a sustainable development goal according to United Nations.

(a) Clean Water and Sanitation                       (b) Gender Equality

(c) Population                                                   (d) Reduced Inequalities

Ans: (c) Population

 

B. Subjective questions

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

Ans:

 

2. Explain the importance of education towards sustainable development. Explain the importance of our role in sustainable development.

Ans: 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. We 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.

 

3. Identify how we can contribute towards sustainable development. Explain the importance of our role in sustainable development.

Ans: Our Role towards Sustainable Development

United Nations has formed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) so that countries and nations can work towards finding a solution to the growing problems in the world. Countries should form rules and guidelines to remove poverty and hunger and provide good health and quality education. These goals have been made so that all the nations take action to protect our air, water and land from pollution and provide clean water, air and energy to all people.

Sustainable development can actually happen only when each one of us works towards it. We have to become responsible environment citizens who can protect the environment through our own efforts. Here are some basic ways in which people can help towards Sustainable Development Goals.

 

4. What is the responsibilities of consumer and producer in sustainable development.

Ans: Responsible Consumers and Producers We can become responsible about our own

environment by : 

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.

6. Sort and treat garbage before disposing.