The world is a big but, in a sense, it starts from me. Knowledge and awareness about my own
self has to precede my knowledge of things other than me. If I want the external environment
to appreciate a value, I need to do it 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 footprints on the
environment and ecology. It is a 24 x 7, eternal phenomenon. A laboured 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 manure for the
plants which is cost – effective and eco – friendly. We can also contribute to preservation of
water bodies by not dumping our garbage in them. The use of public transport system 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 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 onslaughts on the quality of air and soil need to
be reversed. The indiscriminate exploitation of water – consumable water is only 0.3% of
fresh water – 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.
Answer the question on the basis of your reading:
1. Select the option that makes the correct use of thriving as used in the passage, to fill in the space:- It is a centre of trade and support. b. Fruit farming is a industry. 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.
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Explanation:Summary
Summary of the Passage:
We and Our Environment
The God has given us Life.The God has given us Mother Earth to provide us food and water.The Nature has given us plants,trees,water,air to breathe and every resource which helps us to take care of us.
Now its our turn to take the responsibility and take care of the Environment.
Whatever we do has its own effects on Nature.If we sow seeds then we promote Afforestation.If we ride in Cars and other Public Transport then we lead to pollution.We need to avoid using products like Plastic which lead to
Several kinds of pollution because Plastic is an Unrecyclable product.
Greenery in the surroundings prevent dust and noise pollution. The way we water a plants also matters. Water is also a fast depleting resource so we need to conserve it and stop wastage of water.
Compost from bio waste can be used as manure for the plants whic h is effective and eco-friendly. We can also contribute to preservation of water bodies by no t dropping our garbage in them. The use of public transport systems in the place of individual reduce carbon footprint. 'Reuse', 'Recycle', 'Re-engineer' and 'Renew' are the mantras. Let us appreciate, contribute our might to the promotional efforts of the community in this direction.
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