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Identify at least ten food items that you consume and find out how far they have travelled from their place of production to reach your plate. (AS3)


Many people have argued for localization of food production rather than food traveling long distances. How is the localisation of food connected to the environment? Find out more about the localization movement in food and organize a discussion and debate in the classroom.



Localized food systems have not yet lost its importance. They are often characterized by a direct contact between consumer and producer. This helps to upgrade the level of Trust embedded within them. Localized food is a very important part of the regional rural development as it helps to overcome the crisis of farming. It also helps to revive the backward rural economies and to restore the consumer confidence in the food production system.


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Why did the people of Jalsindhi village refuse to move out of the village? (AS1)

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“This is the land of our forefathers. We have a right to it. If this is lost, then we will only get spades and pickaxes, nothing else...” says Bava Mahaliya. Can you explain the statement? (AS1)

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“Last, but not the least, the key to the environmental problem lies in changing lifestyles that will minimise waste and pollution.” (AS4)

• What are the various ways in which our lifestyles affect the environment?


Use examples from your own context to explain.


• Find out about the various ways in which the problems of garbage and emissions are being dealt with around the world.

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Rapid extraction of minerals and other natural resources would adversely impact the future development prospects. Do you agree? (AS4)