What is the main material used in the construction of the community building in Auroville?
  • Mud
  • Concrete
  • Steel
  • Wood
What is Vrikshāyurveda?
  • Vrikshāyurveda is an ancient Indian botanical science that focuses on the study and care of plants and trees.
  • Vrikshāyurveda is a traditional Indian system of animal husbandry.
  • Vrikshāyurveda is an ancient Indian medical text focused on human health.
  • Vrikshāyurveda is a classical Indian treatise on architecture.
The term Vrikshāyurveda comes from Sanskrit, with vriksha meaning ______ and ayurveda meaning the science of life or health.
  • tree
  • water
  • flower
  • leaf
Which century was Vrikshāyurveda formalised in texts such as Surapala’s Vrikshāyurveda?
  • 10th century CE
  • 8th century CE
  • 12th century CE
  • 15th century CE
Vrikshāyurveda provides recommendations for irrigation techniques and pest management strategies.
  • True
  • False
Pema’s family faced which challenges when transitioning to organic farming in Sikkim?
  • Difficulty in accessing organic fertilizers
  • Lack of government support
  • High market prices for organic produce
  • Easy transition without any challenges
What was one of the main benefits for farmers in Sikkim after switching to organic farming?
  • Their incomes decreased
  • Their incomes grew by 20 percent on average
  • Tourism decreased
  • Biodiversity declined
Fill in the blank: In 2016, Sikkim became a _______ organic state with all of its farmland certified organic.
  • 100 per cent
  • 50 per cent
  • 75 per cent
  • 25 per cent
It is important to use non-renewable resources responsibly because:
  • they can run out and are not easily replaced
  • they are always available and never run out
  • using them irresponsibly increases their supply
  • they are renewable and can be replaced quickly
The solar park shown in the image can generate enough electricity to power about 15% of the current needs of Rajasthan.
  • True
  • False
Which two countries launched the International Alliance for Solar Energy (IASE)?
  • India and France
  • India and Germany
  • France and China
  • India and USA
The Bhadla Solar Park is a symbol of India’s ______ ambitions.
  • solar
  • wind
  • hydroelectric
  • nuclear
The International Solar Alliance represents ______ for Indians.
  • a global initiative to promote solar energy and sustainable development
  • a trade agreement between India and other countries
  • a cultural exchange program
  • a sports federation for solar-powered games
Read the passage below and answer the question: Even as we deal with these issues we must be mindful that the distribution and access to resources, including basic ones like water and clean air, is often unfair to some sections of society. In cities, many areas do not receive adequate and regular supply of drinking water. Air pollution caused by industries and excessive use of fossil fuels, affects those who are unable to protect themselves from these hazards. True or False: Air pollution caused by industries and excessive use of fossil fuels affects those who are unable to protect themselves from these hazards.
  • True
  • False
The Bhagavad Gita refers to natural resources as:
  • Gifts of nature to be used responsibly
  • Sources of unlimited wealth
  • Objects for personal enjoyment
  • Items to be exploited without concern
What can make what is today a renewable resource non-renewable tomorrow?
  • Overuse and mismanagement of the resource
  • Natural replenishment of the resource
  • Government protection of the resource
  • Technological advancements in resource extraction
Name five ecosystem functions that serve humans.
  • Pollination, water purification, climate regulation, soil formation, nutrient cycling
  • Photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, evaporation, condensation
  • Migration, hibernation, predation, competition, symbiosis
  • Erosion, flooding, volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis
Renewable resources are resources that can be replenished naturally and are different from non-renewable resources because they do not run out easily. What can people do to ensure that renewable resources continue to be available for our use and that of future generations? Give two examples.
  • People can use renewable resources responsibly and conserve them; examples include solar energy and wind energy.
  • People should use only non-renewable resources; examples include coal and oil.
  • People can ignore the use of renewable resources; examples include plastic and gasoline.
  • People should use resources without any concern for conservation; examples include gold and diamonds.
Cultural practices in your home and neighbourhood that point to mindfulness in the use of natural resources include:
  • Using rainwater harvesting systems
  • Leaving lights on all day
  • Throwing waste into rivers
  • Ignoring recycling practices
Some considerations to keep in mind in the production of goods for our current use include:
  • Sustainability and environmental impact
  • Ignoring resource limitations
  • Maximizing waste production
  • Disregarding consumer needs
According to the passage, history seems to be full of wars and destruction because:
  • people have always sought power and resources
  • peaceful events are rarely recorded
  • technological advances lead to conflict
  • historians exaggerate violence
What is meant by 'detachment and sensitivity' when studying darker periods of history?
  • It refers to maintaining objectivity while being aware of the emotional impact of historical events.
  • It means ignoring the emotional aspects of history completely.
  • It is about being insensitive to the suffering in history.
  • It suggests only focusing on facts without considering feelings.
Read the passage 'A NOTE ON HISTORY’S DARKER PERIODS'. Fill in the blank: The passage mentions that World War II (1939–1945) resulted in millions of deaths worldwide; Germany then followed a cruel ideology known as _______.
  • Nazism
  • Communism
  • Fascism
  • Monarchism
Read the passage 'A NOTE ON HISTORY’S DARKER PERIODS'. True or False: The passage suggests that it is acceptable to blame today’s Germans for what happened during World War II.
  • True
  • False
According to the passage, the best way to heal the past and build a future where cruelty and violence have no place is to:
  • Forgive and promote understanding
  • Ignore past events
  • Seek revenge for past wrongs
  • Isolate oneself from others
The Big Questions — How do we categorise natural resources? Choose the best criterion stated in the chapter.
  • By the uses we put them to — resources essential for life, resources for materials, and resources for energy
  • By alphabetic order of their names
  • By their colours
  • By the country of origin
The Big Questions — What is the connection between the distribution of natural resources and different aspects of life? Select the most accurate description.
  • It influences where people live and work, the development of economies, and cultural practices
  • It has no effect on human settlement or livelihoods
  • It only affects the weather and not human activities
  • It is determined solely by government policies and not by geography
The Big Questions — What are the implications of unsustainable use or over-exploitation of natural resources? Choose the most accurate outcome.
  • Resource depletion and environmental degradation that harm ecosystems and human well-being
  • Immediate increase in resource availability without consequences
  • No change to ecosystems or human life
  • Automatic regeneration of all resources regardless of use
DON'T MISS OUT — In many indigenous traditions of the world, Nature is considered sacred. In such traditions, Nature is a nurturer and nourisher. Which practice reflects this view?
  • Tulasi puja performed for wellbeing
  • Littering in rivers after festivals
  • Cutting down sacred groves for convenience
  • Burning waste in forest areas
THINK ABOUT IT — Take a pause. Look at yourself and the things around you. What is the origin of each of them? At some point they all lead to Nature. What is the ultimate origin of everyday things?
  • Nature
  • Only factories and workshops
  • International trade alone
  • Their origin is unknowable
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