1. Changes in our school which would make it environment friendly are :- (i) Use of CNG instead of diesel and petrol in school buses. (ii) Harvesting of rain water. (iii) Afforestation (Planting of trees). (iv) Provide Knowledge of 3 R's i.e. Reduce , Reuse and Recycle of different things to children.

    Changes in our school which would make it environment friendly are :-
    (i) Use of CNG instead of diesel and petrol in school buses.
    (ii) Harvesting of rain water.
    (iii) Afforestation (Planting of trees).
    (iv) Provide Knowledge of 3 R’s i.e. Reduce , Reuse and Recycle of different things to children.

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  2. Changes that I would suggest in my home in order to be environment friendly are:- (i)  Instead of using polythene bags, start using cloth, paper or jute bags. (ii)  Reduce use of electricity by :      -  Avoiding unnecessary use of  light and fans.      -  Using CFLs instead of fluorescent bulbs andRead more

    Changes that I would suggest in my home in order to be environment friendly are:-
    (i)  Instead of using polythene bags, start using cloth, paper or jute bags.
    (ii)  Reduce use of electricity by :
          –  Avoiding unnecessary use of  light and fans.
          –  Using CFLs instead of fluorescent bulbs and lights.
          –  Using stairs instead of lifts.
    (iii)  Recycle of plastics, papers, glass and metal items.
    (iv)  Reuse different items like plastic bags, envelopes etc.
    (v)   Use pressure cooker or solar cooker for cooking.
    (vi)  Prefer walking or use bicycle for short distance and use public transport for long distance.

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  3. The sources of water in my locality are ground water and the municipality supply. Water from these sources is available to all people living in that area but in summer season shortage of water occurs.

    The sources of water in my locality are ground water and the municipality supply. Water from these sources is available to all people living in that area but in summer season shortage of water occurs.

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  4. The probable systems for water harvesting in hilly/ mountainous areas or plains or plateau regions are dams as they store water in large amount and can be used for different purposes like, irrigation, pisci-culture and to generate electricity.

    The probable systems for water harvesting in hilly/ mountainous areas or plains or plateau regions are dams as they store water in large amount and can be used for different purposes like, irrigation, pisci-culture and to generate electricity.

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  5. Traditional techniques of water harvesting are nearly location specific. For eg. khadins, tanks and nadis in Rajasthan. Bandharas and tals in Maharashtra. Ahars and Pynes in Bihar. Kulhs in Himachal Pradesh. Ponds in Jammu.

    Traditional techniques of water harvesting are nearly location specific.
    For eg. khadins, tanks and nadis in Rajasthan.
    Bandharas and tals in Maharashtra.
    Ahars and Pynes in Bihar.
    Kulhs in Himachal Pradesh.
    Ponds in Jammu.

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