PRESERVING FORESTS
The
Forest Man of India
WORD MEANING:
1. hike –
a long walk
2. barren
– not yielding, producing, empty
3. incredible
– wonderful
4. migratory
– travelling, wandering
5. inspire
– motivate
6. calamity
– crisis, damage
7. pleads
– requests
8. urges
– requests
9. illustrated
– show, demonstrate
10. recent
– early, not very old
11. occasion
– event
12. veteran
– a person who has a lot of experience of a particular activity
13. lush –
an area with plants and trees growing close together and in large number
14. conferred
– given (an official title)
15. conservationist
– a person who works to protect the environment
16. Biodiversity
– the variety of all living things
17. Collaborate
– to work with someone
18. Pompous – too serious and full of self-importance
B.2: READING OUT
THE TEXT
The animals know to plant the birds know to plant the Brahmaputra
knows to plant, even the air knows to plant; it is only man who knows just to
cut.
Do you agree with Payeng here? Give reason for your answer.
Yes, I
fully agree with what Payeng has stated. Since the time beginning, we do not
find any instance where animals were found cutting down or destroying forests.
It is only the human being in the name of development cut down trees for
commercial purposes, building of settlements and so on.
B.6 Let’s explore more new words related to the environment and nature: (Page 39)
a.
to have
the ability to grow plants well green thumb.
b.
to pursue
a responsible and environment-friendly lifestyle to help protect the
environment go green.
c. causing
little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to be continued over
a long period of time sustainable.
d. the
cutting down of trees in an area deforestation.
e.
all the
people, animals and plants living in an area, and the way they affect each
other and the environment ecosystem.
f. the act
or process of establishing a forest, especially on land not previously forested
afforestation.
g.
a species
of plant or animal that might stop existing in the future endangered.
h. the
natural environment where and animal or plant lives habitat.
B.7 Fill in the
blanks with appropriate words: (Page 40)
The alarming rate of deforestation is the reason why many animals lose their ecosystem thereby
creating an imbalance in the environment.
Many species have become endangered due to this. Afforestation is one of the ways that is highly important to
maintain the biodiversity. In today’s world we too should adopt sustainable living
in order to protect the environment. Home gardening is an excellent option especially
if you have a green thumb. Let’s go green!
B.8 Choose the
correct option: (Page 40)
a.
People
first thought that Jadav was crazy because he
ii. decided to create his own forest.
b. Payeng
said that India will be one of the leading countries instrumental in making the
environment green. This tells us that Payeng is a/an
iii. visionary.
c. We can
counter climate change by
ii. adopting a sustainable lifestyle.
d. Nature is
God. This statement shows that
Payeng
iv. revered Nature.
B.8: READING OUT
THE TEXT
What is Carbon footprint?
Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas generated by an individual or an establishment, such as a country. We must reduce our carbon footprints in order to counter climate change.
B.9: ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
a. Why is Jadav Payeng known as the 'Forest Man of India'?
Jadav
Payeng is known as the 'Forest Man of India' because of his incredible
dedication and efforts in transforming a barren land of 1390 acres into a lush
green forest by planting nearly forty million trees over more than three
decades.
b. What inspired Jadav to create a forest on his own?
The sight
of dead snakes along the sand bars saddened him deeply, and he decided to take
the matters into his own hands to combat the ecological crisis. He aimed to
restore the lost biodiversity and create a habitat for wildlife.
c. Does Jadav's actions and choices inspire you in any way?
Jadav
Payeng's story of planting nearly 40 million trees, has inspired many people
worldwide. His determination, commitment to the environment, and ability to
single-handedly bring about such a significant change in the ecosystem serve as
a source of inspiration for everyone and for me.
d. Jadav is a world-famous conservationist. Quote instances from the
text to support this statement. State whether you agree with it.
Jadav
Payeng is a world-famous conservationist. His story has been featured in a
children's book, ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ and taught in ecology classes in
the United States. Award-winning documentaries, like 'Forest Man,' directed by
William Douglas Mc Master, have portrayed his work, and he has even
collaborated with international organizations for environmental work in North
America.
B.10: ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN DETAILS
Do you think that Jadav's efforts as a conservationist is just a
drop in the ocean? Would his contribution help fight climate change? Discuss in
detail.
His work
in transforming a vast barren land into a lush green forest proves what an
individual with will power can do.
However,
when it comes to addressing climate change on a global scale, Jadav’s
contribution may seem relatively small. Yet, it is essential to recognize that
every positive action, no matter how small, contributes to the larger goal of
addressing climate change and protecting the environment.
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