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1. Which report argues “that to be green, an economy must not only be efficient, but also fair”?

(a) Sustainable Report

(b) Green Building Report

(c) UNEP Green Economy Report

(d) All of the above

Answer: (c) UNEP Green Economy Report

2. Water management includes:

(a) Green Building

(b) Storm Water Planning

(c) Agriculture Committee

(d) None of the above

Answer: (b) Storm Water Planning

3. One of the main sectors of green economy is:

(a) Sustainable Transport

(b) Waste Buildings

(c) Non-renewable Energy

(d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer: (a) Sustainable Transport

B. Short Answer Questions (approx. 50 words each)

1. How does the International Chamber of Commerce define ‘Green Economy’?

Answer: The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) defines a Green Economy as “an economy in which economic growth and environmental responsibility work together in a mutually reinforcing fashion while supporting progress on social development.” It emphasises that business and industry play a crucial role in delivering the products, processes, services and solutions needed for the transition.

2. What do you understand by ‘Green Building’?

Answer: A Green Building is one that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout its entire life cycle — from design, construction and operation to maintenance, renovation and demolition. It minimises energy and water use, reduces waste, improves indoor environmental quality, and uses sustainable materials while enhancing the health and well-being of occupants.

C. State ‘T’ for True or ‘F’ for False

1. Non-renewable is generally defined as energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale.

Answer: F

2. Waste management is the generation, prevention, characterisation, monitoring, treatment, handling, reuse and residual disposition of solid wastes.

Answer: T