Sustainable Development and Green Economy

 

Part A

Unit V

Chapter 16

Sustainable Development and Green Economy

Tick the Correct Options

a.     Which of the statements about green economy is true?

i.   It result in improved human wellbeing and social equity

ii. It helps in reducing environmental risk and ecological scarcities.

iii. It helps in achieving a resilient economy

iv. All of the above.

 

b.     Which of the following is not an element of green economy?

i. Use of renewable energy

ii. Minimization of waste

iii. Automobile production

iv. Green job creation

 

c.      Which of the following agency is responsible for establishing GSDP?

i. State government

ii. Central government

iii. The United Nations

iv. UNICEF

         d. Which is the correct full form of GSDP?

             i. Green scale of developmental Programme

             ii. Green skill Development Plan

             iii. Green skill development programme

             iv. Green student development programme

       e. What is TVET?

           i. Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

           ii. Technician and Vocational Education Training.

           iii. Technology and vocational education training.

            iv. None of the above.

Short Answer Type Questions.

Q1. What are green skills?

Ans. The skills for sustainability are known as green skills.  They include the technical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed in the workforce to develop and support sustainable development.

Q2.What do you understand by sustainable development?

Ans. Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations, to meet their own needs.

Q3. Name the government initiatives to provide green skills training to       students?   

Ans. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs are the government initiatives to provide green skills training to students.

Q4. How does green economy create employment?

Ans. A green economy creates employment by investing in sustainable sectors like renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, and green construction, creating millions of jobs in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance

Q5. What are green projects?

Ans. Green projects are the initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, aiming to reduce negative impacts like pollution or emissions, support clean energy, conserve resources, or restore ecosystems.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1. Explain green economy and briefly discuss its elements.

Ans. A green economy is a sustainable economic system designed to promote growth while reducing environmental risks, ecological scarcity, and carbon emissions. It aims for long-term, inclusive, and low-carbon development through investments in renewable energy, resource efficiency, and biodiversity protection.

Key Elements of a Green Economy:

Renewable Energy: A shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.

Sustainable Infrastructure & Transport: Developing green buildings and electric mobility solutions.

Biodiversity Conservation: Protecting ecosystem services, such as forests and wetlands, which provide crucial natural capital.

Social Inclusion and Equity: Ensuring a "Just Transition" that creates decent, green jobs and reduces poverty, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Q2. How does green economy promotes social and economic development?

Ans. A green economy promotes social and economic development by investing in low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive sectors like renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. It drives growth through innovation, creates new green jobs, reduces poverty, and improves public health while minimizing environmental risks.

Q3.How does green economy provide new trade opportunities?

Ans. A green economy drives new trade opportunities by creating markets for environmental goods and services, such as renewable energy components (solar, wind), eco-friendly products, and sustainable agriculture. It fosters growth through increased demand for, and trade in, certified sustainable products, lowering carbon footprints, and boosting investment in cleaner technologies.

Q4.What are the major initiatives included in green economy that help and result in sustainable development?

Ans. Major green economy initiatives driving sustainable development focus on low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive growth, including renewable energy expansion, circular economy models (reduce, reuse, recycle), sustainable agriculture, green infrastructure, and, for example, FAME India scheme for electric vehicles. These initiatives reduce emissions, protect biodiversity, create jobs, and ensure long-term ecological balance.

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