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1 Read the passage given below carefully: 1. The world is big but in a sense it starts from me. Knowledge and awareness about my own self has to prEceed my knowledge of things other than me. If I want the external environment to appreciate a value, I need to do it by myself, first. In order to make the atmosphere around me green, I have to be green myself, in belief and action. 2. From dusk to dawn and dawn to dusk, our every activity leaves its footprint on the environment and ecology. It is a 24×7, eternal phenomenon. A labelled consciousness of having to go green in all possible areas is required in each one of us. It is after all, our own self-interest and that of our descendants. The conscious application of change a few times is going to become a habit and one’s culture in due course. Though we read and hear a lot on Green initiatives, we hardly tweak our routines to suit the larger picture. 3. Greenery in the surroundings prevent dust and noise pollution. The way we water and manure plants also matters. Water is also a fast depleting resource. Sprinklers are one example to use and conserve it. Compost from bio waste can be used as a manure for the plants which is costeffective and eco-friendly. We can also contribute to the preservation of water bodies by not dumping of garbage in them. The use of public transport systems in the place of individual modes can reduce carbon footprint. 4. Reuse, recycle, re-engineer, and renew are the mantras. Let us appreciate, support and contribute our might to the promotional efforts of the community in this direction. Remember, my ecology is also the community , Society and the nation that I care for which in turn cares for me. In other words, all these seemingly outward initiatives done for others are going to make my life more comfortable ultimately. 5. I have to be therefore concerned about what sort of environment I am responsible for, for my own sustenance, livelihood and progress. As long as my impact is positive, my presence will be welcome. If it is otherwise, I am going to be shunned. It is either embrace or embarrass. 6. Green initiatives are anti-scorch earth. Air, water and soil need to be conserved for the thriving of mankind in future. The increasing onslaught on the quality of air and soil need to be reversed. The indiscriminate exploitation of water that is consumable water is only 0.3% of freshwater – needs to be stopped. The earth ought not to shrink further, continue to breathe easy. Mother earth looks for only love and care from her children and nothing more in return for all the wealth she has so generously showered on us. On the basis of your reading answer the following questions: 1. The writer emphasises on knowing the a. External environment b. Atmosphere c. World d. Self 2. Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes : a. “The earth is what we all have in common.”– Wendell Berryb. “Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”-George Bernard Shaw c. “One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.”-Leo Tolstoy d. “Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.”-John Ruskin 3. Which of the following are the ways in which we can help in maintaining the environment? i. Planting trees ii. using bio Manures iii. using power saving devices iv. carpooling v. normal building vi. reducing research a. i & ii b. i, ii, iii & iv c. I, v, vi d. All of these. 4. The societal behaviour can help in maintaining the environment if we a. Plant trees b. use bio manure c. realise social obligation d. all of these 5. Our life can become more productive if we a. Focus on our environment b. reuse recycle and renew c. do more promotional efforts d. both a and B 6. Why should one be concerned about the environment? a. For better sustain and b. for betterment of culture c. for betterment of self d. for future generations 7. How does the author want to impact his environment? a. Positively b. Neutrally c. Socially 8. According to the author one’s ecology includes a. flora and fauna b. community society and nation c. everything that surrounds you d. one’s own self 9. Select the option that makes the correct use of thriving as used in the passage, to fill in the space:- a. It is a _________centre of trade and support. b. Fruit farming is a __________ industry. c. Try a large variety of fruit dishes in a __________environment that is small yet cosy at the same time. d. Villanueva is a clean and ________ place.10. Choose the option that correctly states the meaning of might, as used in the passage– i. a very small amount ii. power iii. Ability iv. Permission v. Request a. One and two b. two and three c. three and four d. one and four​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding and the raising of livestock. Husbandry has a long history, starting with the Neolithic revolution when animals were first domesticated, from around 13,000 BC onwards, antedating farming of the first crops. By the time of early civilisations such as ancient Egypt, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs were being raised on farms.

Answer 2

Answer:

for the betterment of self