Class 11 English - KARNATAKA
The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement Role
The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement's Role, originally an article by Nani Palkhivala published in The Indian Express, discusses the declining health of the Earth. It highlights the shift from a mechanistic view of the world to a holistic and ecological one, emphasizing the concept of 'sustainable development'. The chapter explores the world's principal biological systems—fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands—which form the foundation of the global economic system. It stresses the alarming rate of population growth and urges students to recognize their ethical duty as trustees of the planet for future generations, making it a crucial topic for Karnataka (KSEEB) board exams.
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Green Movement
A worldwide ecological movement that began in 1972 with the founding of the world's first green party in New Zealand, fundamentally changing human perception of the Earth.
The World's Ancient Zoo
A sign in a Lusaka zoo in Zambia that reads 'The world's most dangerous animal', pointing a mirror at human beings as the sole threat to the planet's survival.
Four Biological Systems
Fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands that form the basis of the global economic system, supplying both food and raw materials for industry.
Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, first popularized in 1987.
Article 48A of the Indian Constitution
A constitutional mandate stating that the State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
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Board Exam Info
In the Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 11 English examinations, this chapter typically carries around 4 to 6 marks. Common question types include 1-mark comprehension questions, 2-mark short answer questions about the four biological systems or the Green Movement, and a 4 or 6-mark long answer question focusing on the author's message regarding population growth and environmental stewardship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is significance of the sign in the zoo at Lusaka, Zambia?
The sign reads 'The world's most dangerous animal' and contains a mirror instead of an animal, symbolizing that human beings are the greatest threat to the survival of the Earth.
What are the four principal biological systems of the earth?
They are fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands, which form the foundation of the global economic system by providing food and raw materials.
Why does Nani Palkhivala call the earth an 'ailing planet'?
He calls it an ailing planet because its vital signs—the biological systems—are declining, exhausted, and overused due to reckless human exploitation and runaway population growth.
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