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Human beings and nature have a very special relationship. Mother Nature has nurtured and nourished us. The first civilizations were established on the banks of rivers. Societies that live in harmony with nature flourish and prosper. Today, human society stands at an important crossroads. The path that we take hereon will not only determine our well-being but also that of the generations who will inhabit our planet after us. The imbalances between our greed and necessities have led to grave ecological imbalances. We can either accept this, go ahead with things as if it is business as usual, or we can take corrective actions.
Three things will determine how we as a society can bring a positive change. The first is internal consciousness. For that, there is no better place to look than our glorious past. Respect for nature is at the core of India’s traditions. The Atharvaveda contains the Prithvi Sukta, which contains unparalleled knowledge about nature and the environment. It is beautifully written in Atharvaveda: Salutations to Mother Earth. Leading lifestyles that are harmonious and sustainable are a part of our ethos. Once we realize how we are flag bearers of a rich tradition, it will automatically have a positive impact on our actions.
The second aspect is public awareness. We need to talk, write, debate, discuss and deliberate as much as possible on questions relating to the environment. At the same time, it is vital to encourage research and innovation on subjects relating to the environment. This is when more people will know about the pressing challenges of our times and ways to mitigate them. When we as a society are aware of our strong links with environmental conservation and talk about it regularly, we will automatically be proactive in working towards a sustainable environment. We see proactiveness in the Swachh Bharat Mission, which is directly linked to a sustainable future. With the blessings of the people of India, over 85 million households now have access to toilets for the first time. Over 400 million Indians no longer have to defecate in the open. Sanitation coverage is up from 39% to 95%. These are landmark efforts in the quest of reducing the strain on our natural surroundings. Our country is devoting unparalleled attention to new and renewable sources of energy. Over the last four years, this sector has become more accessible and affordable. The Ujala Yojana has led to the distribution of nearly 31 crore LED bulbs. The costs of LED bulbs have reduced and so have the electricity bills and the CO2 emissions.
While the world is talking about climate change, the call for climate justice has also reverberated from India. Climate justice is about safeguarding the rights and interests of the poor and marginalized sections of society, who are often the biggest sufferers from the menace of climate change. It is up to us to take on the mantle of global responsibility towards a sustainable future. The world needs to shift to a paradigm of environmental philosophy that is anchored in environmental consciousness rather than merely in government regulations. Individuals and organizations who are working assiduously in this direction have become the harbingers of a monumental change in our society. Together, we will create a clean environment that will be the cornerstone of human empowerment!
Q. When shall the subjects related to the environment be encouraged?
Direction: Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
Q. Reverence
Direction: In this question, choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it as your answer.
Q. Awkward
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Q. Pensions are related to inflation, (besides) they should be linked to the cost of living.
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Q. Akhil told the conductor that he would not mind (standing and traveling) in the bus.
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meaning to each.Choose the response (a),(b),(c) or(d) which is the most appropriate expression.
Q. A whale of a time
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__________ Prime minister Modi launched this scheme for labourers. ________ Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh has done great work.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I've read / twenty pages today, / I'll read the rest of thirty / pages tomorrow.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Q. Rekha had purchased a very beautiful dress.
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It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it is the only kind to which the golden rule of present-giving imperatively applies - the golden rule which insists that you must never give to another person anything that you would not rather keep: nothing that does not cost you a pang to part from. It would be better if this rule governed the choice also of those other three varieties of gifts, but they can be less exacting.
Q. The author says that wedding, birthday and Christmas presents
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It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it is the only kind to which the golden rule of present-giving imperatively applies - the golden rule which insists that you must never give to another person anything that you would not rather keep: nothing that does not cost you a pang to part from. It would be better if this rule governed the choice also of those other three varieties of gifts, but they can be less exacting.
Q. The ‘unbirthday’ present is the best of all because
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It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it is the only kind to which the golden rule of present-giving imperatively applies - the golden rule which insists that you must never give to another person anything that you would not rather keep: nothing that does not cost you a pang to part from. It would be better if this rule governed the choice also of those other three varieties of gifts, but they can be less exacting.
Q. The writer is of the view that one should give a present that
Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the question given below.
In a certain code language
What may be the code of 'was doll'?
Q. What is the code of ‘come’?
Explain which one of these is different from the other?
Pratyush can swim 23 km with flow in 2 hours. Against the flow, he finds that he covers a distance of 10.5 km in 3 hours. Due to fatigue, the flow speed decreased to 1.5 km/h. Find the time it takes to cover 14 km (along the flow) by the exchange with the changed flow.
What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?
1520 ÷ 38 + 29 × 4049 − 125.01 = ?
Explain which one of these is different from the other?
What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?
26, 65, 145, ? , 577
Which gas absorbs ultraviolet rays in the atmosphere?
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Q. What does the expression ‘W @ R = O % P & Q’?
Amoghavarsha was related to which dynasty?
A bag contians 5 white and 4 red balls. A ball is drawn at random from the bag. What is the probability that the ball drawn is not red?
The radius of the base of a cylinder is 7 cm and its curved surface area is 440 cm2. It's volume will be: (Take π = 22/7)
The speed of a boat in still water is 17 km/hr and the speed of a stream is 11 km/hr. Find the difference between the upstream speed and the downstream speed of the boat.
Kapil and Dharma are playing with two dice in a club and they have rolled them on the floor as given in the following figure. If x represents the number of dots on the faces opposite to that containing four dots, then find the value of x:
In a certain code 13479 is written as 'AQFJL' and 5268 is written as DMPN, How can '396824" be coded?
A student went to take tuition from a Physics tutor. He went 90 m to the east from his home and then turned right. He then went 20 m and again turned right and went to a friend's house which is 30 m from that point. From his friend's house, he went 100 m towards north to reach his tutor's home. How far is his tutor's home from his home?
Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the following question figure?
How many members are nominated by the President in Rajya Sabha?
From where has the national emblem of India been taken?