(ii). How does material selection influence industrial processes in achieving
sustainability? (2)

Part B

(Read the Stories/Cases/Data set as the case may be, and answer ALL questions. Each FULL
question carries 10 Marks.)

Case 1

The Nanda Devi Bio sphere Reserve (NDBR) in the western Himalaya has a high level of
biological and cultural diversity. The Bhotiya community, whose livelihood is highly dependent
on local natural resources, inhabits the buffer zone of NDBR. Bhotiya practice seasonal and
altitudinal migration and stay inside the buffer zone of NDBR for only 6 months (May-October).
A survey was conducted in 1996 in 5 villages in Pithoragarh District of the buffer zone, where
Bhotiya cultivate medicinal plants on their agriculture fields. The aim of the survey was to
understand the socioeconomics of medicinal plant cultivation and evaluate the future prospects
of this practice in promoting sustainable development among the local community. Of a total of
71 families, 90% cultivated medicinal plants on 78% of the total reported cultivated area (15.29
ha). At the time of the survey, a total of 12 species of medicinal plants were under cultivation, of
which 6 were being marketed while the remaining 6 were still under nursery plantation for future
propagation. Based on the average productivity, it was estimated that an average family could
earn between Rs.4362 and Rs.86, 500 from the sale of medicinal herbs. Encouragement of
medicinal plant cultivation at high altitudes in the Himalayas would help to generate better
monetary returns as well as conserve these herbs in the wild and preserve traditional ethno
medicinal knowledge among local people.

Module 1
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a) Illustrate how the above story can be related to attaining social, economic and
environmental sustainabilities. (1-1

b) Imagine that a campaign on medicinal plant cultivation is to be initiated. Frame a slogan
and a key message that need to be addressed. (1+1.5)

c) Enumerate 3 ways to inspire the youth of the Bhotiya community to take up medicinal
plant cultivation as their career option. (0.5+0.5+0.5)

d) Identify any two major areas of challenges for the sustainable development in the NDBR.
Suggest a way to overcome the same. (2+1)

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