Question

15. Answer any one of the following questions in 120-150 words. (5)
From the chapter ‘The Ailing Planet’ : The Green movement Role, we learn that we need to preserve the Earth for our future generations. Do you feel that the earth is our legacy? Why/Why not?
OR
With reference to the poem ‘A Photograph’ write the feelings you go through after looking a close relative such as your mother or father

Answer 1

Due to the insensitive exploitation by humans for their survival and development, the earth has lost almost all its vital resources. With drying rivers, depleted and polluted environment and deteriorated forests and greenery, the earth is now breathing hard for its survival and thus it is an ailing planet.

Answer 2

The author points out the importance of the Green Movement by comparing it to the revolutionary ideas of Copernicus. He had taught mankind in the 16th century that the earth and the other planets revolved round the sun.