Hornbill (Prose): The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement's Role

Topics in this chapter

• Green Movement and Ecological Awareness
• Environmental Degradation and Resource Depletion
• Population Growth and Carrying Capacity
• Sustainable Development and Economic Progress
• Environmental Ethics and Public Responsibility
• Global Cooperation and Environmental Equity
• Indian Constitutional Environmental Duties

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-36B9DA

   What central change in human thinking does the Green Movement encourage?

   1. A.Viewing nature only as an unlimited storehouse of resources
   2. B.Recognising the Earth as an interconnected ecological system
   3. C.Giving economic growth complete priority over conservation
   4. D.Separating human welfare from the condition of the environment
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2. Question 2Q-29BB53

   Why is the Earth described as an ‘ailing planet’ in the essay?

   1. A.Because natural disasters are the only cause of environmental damage
   2. B.Because human exploitation has caused pollution, resource depletion and ecological imbalance
   3. C.Because the Earth has stopped supporting all forms of life
   4. D.Because industrial development has completely ended in every country
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-51228D

   Which policy best reflects the idea of sustainable development discussed in The Ailing Planet?

   1. A.Using natural resources as rapidly as possible to maximise present profits
   2. B.Stopping all development, including projects that improve basic living conditions
   3. C.Meeting present needs while conserving resources and ecological balance for future generations
   4. D.Allowing only wealthy nations to use resources for their development
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-0681CB

   What does the essay mean by an ‘Era of Responsibility’, and why is it important?

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5. Question 5Q-B0834F

   Which group correctly identifies the four major biological systems discussed as essential to human survival in The Ailing Planet?

   1. A.Fisheries, forests, grasslands and croplands
   2. B.Rivers, deserts, mountains and glaciers
   3. C.Industries, cities, roads and ports
   4. D.Oceans, volcanoes, caves and wetlands
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