Class 11 English - ODISHA
The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement Role
The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement's Role is a thought-provoking chapter included in the Class 11 English curriculum for Odisha (BSE) students. Based on an article by Nani Palkhivala published in The Indian Express, the chapter highlights the alarming decline of Earth's health and the birth of the Green Movement in 1972. It emphasizes the shift from a mechanistic view of the world to a holistic and ecological one. Students learn about the 'principal biological systems'—fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands—which form the foundation of the global economy, and the urgent need for sustainable development to secure the future for coming generations.
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The Green Movement
Started in 1972, it was the first nationwide movement that made humanity conscious of the holistic and ecological view of the world.
Four Biological Systems
Fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands form the foundation of the global economic system, supplying food and raw materials.
Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The World's Most Dangerous Animal
A satirical sign at a Lusaka zoo cage containing a mirror, highlighting human beings as the primary threat to the earth.
Article 48A of Indian Constitution
Directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
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Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 11 English board examinations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include short-answer questions about the four biological systems, long-answer questions on the message of the Green Movement, reference to context, and vocabulary-based questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the four principal biological systems of the earth?
The four principal biological systems are fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands. They form the basis of the global economy.
What was the significance of the zoo in Lusaka, Zambia?
The zoo had a cage with a mirror where a sign read 'The world's most dangerous animal', pointing out that humans are responsible for destroying the planet.
What does the concept of 'sustainable development' mean in this chapter?
It means utilizing resources carefully so that the present needs are met without depriving future generations of their survival needs.
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