Question

Gandhi said "there is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed." Earlier humans adopted simple lifestyle by consuming minimum resources from nature.With the advancement in technology,our resources consumption has increased manifold.It created a void nature.At present,resources are depleting at a fast rate resulting in climate change loss of biodiversity and dearth of resources. There is a Trendemous consumption of water,energy,food and minerals.For a sustainable society,we all have to charge our lifestyle.Especially, the youth has to reduce consumption of resources so that production can be controlled.Minimise the wastefull consumption of resources for better tomorrow.Adopt sustainable consumption pattern.We have only habitable planet. Care for it. 1)Technological advancement is boon as well as a bane to human civilization.Give one example each to support the statement. 2)Highlight any two advantages of sustainable lifestyle.
3)As a young Indian how can you contribute jn reversing the adverse impact of human interference on environment?​

Answer 1

1) Technological advancement is a boon as well as a bane to human civilization.

As for example- with the advancement of technology, we are able to talk on phone even from a distant place. So it is a boon.

2) Following are the advantages :

• One of the main benefits for the owners of homes that fit with the sustainable movement is the amount of money you can potentially save. By reducing the cost of heating, reducing water consumption and implementing clever lighting solutions, the amount of money saved over the long term can be significant.
• If you are in the process of building or renovating, sometimes the cost of environmentally friendly materials or fittings might be more expensive initially, but the long term savings will far outweigh the initial cost. Often by going green, there may also be financial benefits from government in the form of rebates.

3) Following steps can be taken :

• Completely turn off equipment like televisions and stereos when you're not using them.

• Choose energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs.
• Save water: some simple steps can go a long way in saving water like, like turning off the tap when you are brushing your teeth or shaving. Try to collect the water used to wash vegetables and salad to water your houseplants.
• Lower your shades or close your curtains on hot days, to keep the house cool and reduce the use of electric fans or air-conditioning.
• Let clothes dry naturally.