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Q5. The objective of the National Mission for a “Green India” is to protect and increase forest cover in the country. Why is it so important to increase the number of trees and forests?

A. Because we need more trees to cut down and make more houses and buildings
B. Forests help us trap carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, and they are homes to many animals and plants that we need to live
C. Trees in forests have to increase photosynthesis levels in leaves, which helps produce more oxygen than normal
D. None of the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

Green India Mission (GIM) - National Mission for a Green India. Green India mission is one of the missions that come under the umbrella of NAPCC. ... The primary aim is to protect, restore and enhance India's diminishing forest cover.A significant economic benefit of going green is that it helps lower costs and save money. Use of renewable energy helps reduce energy consumption which in turn helps save money used on electricity bills. An apparent benefit of going green at home is that it helps reduce water and power bills significantlyOne of the most obvious benefits to building with green technology is the environmental impact. Green technology helps reduce emissions, conserves water, reduces waste and consumes less energy than conventional technology. Green buildings also use materials more efficiently.

Explanation:

option b is correct

Answer 2

B. Forests help us trap carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, and they are homes to many animals and plants that we need to live

Explanation:

As one of 8 missions under the National Climate Change Action Plan (NAPCC), the "National Green India Mission" recognises that the phenomenon from climate change will significantly impact & alter the distribution, form and nature of the nation's natural biological resources & the livelihood of its populations. Green India Mission (now known as Mission) recognises the environmental impacts of the forest sector, through climate change, food security, water protection, biodiversity.

National Green India Mission Goals

1. The dropping forest cover in India to preserve, restore and improve.
2. A mix of adaptation and mitigation steps to respond to climate change.
3. Rising livelihood revenues from forestry.
4. Improving the yearly sequestration of carbon by 50 to 60 million tonnes in 2020.

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