Chapter 3

Purpose
Learning objectives
 Understand the concept of sustainable development
 State the different sustainable goals
 Understand the impact of AI on the SDGs to develop responsible citizenship
The process of using our resources in more planned way so that we use them in
our present times and without compromising it for our future generation. It is a
balance between prosperity and well being of humans. It can be attained by
innovation and development on one side and protecting of our natural
environment and ecological health on the other side.
Sustainable Development Goals: -

No Poverty:- There is a large number in the world who live in extreme poverty.
The aim of this sustainable goal is to see that we end poverty by 2030. It also aims
at providing food and shelter to the poor. To do this we can make the use of AI to
identify the drought hit areas and helping them with food.
Zero Hunger: - AI can help in food production, preventing food waste, find out
areas with food shortage. Finally, it keeps a check that no one sleeps hungry. The
data shows that one in every nine
people do not have enough food.

Good Health and well Being: - The aim of this goal is to see that everyone gets
basic health services. AI helps in predicting and identifying health issues. It also
assists in developing new treatments.

Quality Education: - This goal targets to provide education to everyone along with
skill education. As we are aware this illiteracy leads to poverty, inequality and
gender biased. AI can help in providing quality education to the students
depending on their individual interests and needs.

Gender Equality: - The term gender equality means when everyone is considered
equal, given equal opportunities and equal rights irrespective of any gender.
Objective of this goal is to end any kind of discrimination and violence against
women, it also gives equal platform to women in any kind of decisions making.
Clean Water and Sanitation: - The main aim of this goal is to provide clean water
along with sustainable management of water and sanitation to everyone. AI can
help in identifying the area with water scarcity and develop new ways to purify
and distribute water.

Affordable and Clean Energy: - To make the lives of the people comfortable and
also to protect our planet it is necessary to provide affordable, reliable and
sustainable energy. AI ca help doing this by using our energy system in more
effective way and make use of solar, wind and hydroelectric power.

Decent work and economic growth -----------------

Industry---------------

Reduced Inequalities: - Aim of this goal is to promote equality in social, economic

and political field. The result of this would be that all the resources are distributed
equally among everyone.

Sustainable cities and Communities: - the aim of this goal is to give quality life to
everyone and protect the environment too. AI designs intelligent cites have better
transport, green belt clean and good air. It also aims at using our resources wisely.
Responsible Consumption and Production: - It keeps a check that everyone uses
the resources wisely. AI in this context can help in saving energy and the ways to
do so. It also keeps a check that the products made are used in a sustainable way
and also to recycle and reuse it.

Climate Action ;-

Assignments
KiBo’s Query 1 (Page 43)

Q1. Write some more issues by solving which you can contribute to
the well-being of the planet and people.

Ans. We can help the planet and its people by addressing the following
issues:

• Mental health: By promoting awareness about the importance of

mental well-being.

• Food for all: By promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing food

waste, and ensuring equitable access to nutritious and affordable food
for all.

• Access to healthcare: By promoting health equity to ensure that

everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

Q2. State some actions you can take to make the world a better
place.

Ans.
The following are some actions we can take to make the world a better
place:

• By reducing waste, reusing items whenever possible, and recycling

materials to minimize environmental impact.

• By raising awareness about important global issues

• By Promoting equality for everyone regardless of gender, race, or

socioeconomic status.

• By contribute your time, skills, or resources to support charitable

organisations and community projects focused on education, healthcare,
environmental conservation, and social welfare.

Q3. Is sustainable development necessary?

Ans.
Yes, sustainable development is necessary to ensure the well-being of
the planet and all living beings, including humans.
[Note: Answer may vary]

4. Think of ways in which you can help in tackling the issue of

climate change.
Ans.

We can help in tackling the issue of climate change by reducing

energy consumption and promoting sustainable transportation, like
electric vehicles or hybrid cars to reduce carbon emissions.

KiBo’s Activity 2 (Page 51)

How can AI be used to help achieve the following SDGs? Write in

your words.

Life Below Water (Goal 14): This goal is about taking care of the
oceans and the creatures that live in them. AI can help achieve this goal
by using robots and sensors to monitor the health of the oceans. It can
also help to stop things (like plastic and other pollutants) that harm sea
animals and promote sustainable fishing methods.

Climate Action (Goal 13): Climate action is about doing things to stop
the Earth from getting too hot. AI can help save energy and reduce
waste. For example, AI can control how much energy is used in
buildings or help create better plans for managing traffic so cars don't
use as much fuel.

Affordable and Clean Energy (Goal 7): This goal is about making
sure that everyone can get energy without harming the environment. AI
can help by finding new ways to make energy from the sun and the
wind. It can also help us use energy more wisely by figuring out how to
use less power for the same things.

Quality Education (Goal 4): Quality education means that everyone

should have the chance to learn and get a good education. AI can help
by making learning more interesting and accessible. For example, AI
can be used to create interesting videos or games that make learning
easier and more enjoyable. AI can also help teachers understand how to
teach their students better.
Clean Water and Sanitation (Goal 6): This goal is about making sure
that everyone has access to clean and safe water. AI can help by
checking the quality of water and finding ways to clean it better. It can
also help in managing water resources wisely, so there's enough clean
water for everyone. With AI, we can make sure that everyone has access
to water that won't make them sick.

AI Ready (Page 54)

A. Short answer type questions.

1. How many SDGs are there?

Ans. SDGs or Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals that aim to

make the world a better place by 2030.

2. What does "Quality Education" mean in the context of SDG 4?

Ans. In the context of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4),

"Quality Education" refers to ensuring that everyone should get a good-
quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.

3. What is the aim of the SDG "Zero Hunger"?

Ans. This goal aims to make sure everyone has enough to eat and no
one goes hungry, i.e., end hunger, achieve food security, improve
nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

4. How can AI help tackle climate change?

Ans. AI can help tackle climate change by monitoring climate-related

data, such as changes in temperature, sea level, and ice cap size.
Climate Action (Goal 13): Climate action is about d

B. Long answer type questions.

Q1. List the types of waste that modern living is creating.
Ans. Modern living has led to the creation of various types of waste as
listed:
• Plastic waste
• E-waste
• Industrial waste
• Construction and demolition waste
• Medical and biological waste
• Biodegradable waste

Q2. State the advantages that AI-powered education can provide.

Ans. The following are the advantages of AI-powered education:
• Provides personalised learning
• Identifies areas where students need extra help
• Provides learning anytime, anywhere

Q3. The global goal "No Poverty" aims at the type of growth that
"leaves no one behind". Explain.
Ans. The goal of "No Poverty," with a focus on leaving no one behind,
it's about making sure that even the poorest people get a chance to
improve their lives. In other words, you can say that this goal aims to
create a fairer world where nobody is left behind and everyone has a
chance to do well.

Q4. How are human activities causing harm to marine life? How
can AI help to mitigate this issue?
Ans. Human activities, such as pollution, overfishing, and climate
change, are causing harm to marine ecosystems, like coral reefs, and
endangering many marine species. AI can help achieve this goal by
finding ways to stop plastic and other pollutants from entering the
ocean, protecting endangered species, and promoting sustainable fishing
methods. AI and satellite images are being used to track coral bleaching,
illegal ocean mining, endangered marine life, and water pollution to help
protect the ocean and its inhabitants.

5. State how the concept of using AI to create digital dashboards

will help in achieving global goals.

Ans. Digital dashboard would be enabling people to monitor, predict,

and manage environmental systems at a high speed on a global scale.
This would include tracking deforestation, poaching, pollution, sea
levels, wildlife movement; predicting natural disasters, and promoting
smart agriculture.
6. What is the concept of gender equality? Can AI help in achieving
it?

Ans. Gender equality is achieved when people of all genders have equal
rights, conditions, opportunities, and the power to shape their own lives
and contribute to the development of society. This includes equal access
to education, healthcare, employment, and participation in decision-
making processes. AI can help by identifying and addressing gender
bias and finding ways to promote gender equality.

AI Imagine (Page 57)

Read the questions carefully and write your subjective responses.

Q1. Do you think AI systems can help address global challenges

related to climate change, food security, and sustainable
development? Why or why not?

Ans. Yes, AI systems can help address global challenges related to

climate change, food security, and sustainable development. They can
do this by helping us understand complex data, predicting patterns, and
finding solutions.

Q2. Children in rural areas often do not have access to the latest
learning tools. Brainstorm and list some of the ways in which AI can
help in giving quality education to children from rural areas.

Ans. The following are some of the ways in which AI can help in giving
the quality education to children from rural areas:
Personalised Learning: AI can offer tailored learning experiences to
match the individual pace.
Interactive Learning Platforms: AI-powered interactive platforms can
provide engaging and immersive learning experiences, making
education more enjoyable and effective for rural children.
Remote Learning Support: AI can facilitate remote learning by
providing access to online resources and facilitating virtual classrooms.

Q3. Imagine you are a marine biologist designing an AI system to

protect the marine ecosystems. Would using an AI system be good
or bad? What are some of the capabilities your AI will require to
achieve this?
Ans. It would be advantageous to have an AI system to protect marine
ecosystems since it can keep a constant eye on water quality, marine
life, and changes in the environment. Additionally, it can forecast
natural disasters and help in planning ahead. The AI can handle
repetitive tasks, freeing up marine biologists to focus on more critical
issues. For this, the AI needs to be able to gather information from
various sources, use smart technology to understand data and foresee
potential dangers, and learn and get better with time and feedback.

4. A large amount of e-waste, such as used cell phones and laptops,

is generated in urban areas. Describe how you could use AI to tackle
this issue to promote the goal of responsible consumption and what
potential benefits and challenges you might face in the process.

Ans. AI can be used to manage e-waste in urban areas by identifying

reusable components, automating sorting and recycling processes, and
predicting consumption patterns. This approach promotes responsible
consumption by encouraging the reuse of electronic devices. Also, it
extends the lifespan of electronic items. However, challenges that might
be faced in the process include initial investment costs for technology
and infrastructure, data security concerns, and workforce training.

AI Play

Game : Go-Goals
URL: [Link]

Revision

Q1. Answer the followings: -

 1) What do you mean by sustainable goals?
2) How many SDGs are there?__________
3) How can AI be helpful to a person who is driving a car and is going to a
new palace?
4) How is AI helpful in tackling climate change?
5) Write any 3 points about a smart home.
6) Mention the role of AI in the field of health care.
7) Write the dates for the following milestones: -
a) The term Artificial Intelligence was coined____
b) Development of expert system_____
c) AI winter_______
d) It saw the revival of AI research. ______
8) Name any two fields related to AI
9) What do you understand by the term NLP?
10) How is AI working in making our homes smart?

Quiz
1. This SDG aims at providing food to everyone .
2. Name the SDG that promotes peace and inclusive society.0
3. There are 71 SDG,s. (T/F)
4. Gender equality SDG aims at giving social quality. (T/F)
5. AI can help in creating innovative methods. (T/F)
6. AI can help in achieving goals in SDG,s. (T/F)
7. Coal is a renewable source of energy. (T/F)
8. Smart homes are AI monitored. (T/F)
9. Siri and Alexa are examples of virtual assistance. (T/F)
[Link] homes are electronically controlled. (T/F)
[Link] smart cities and homes is inexpensive. (T/F)
[Link] devices include ____________________ to understand and respond
to voice commands.
13.______________can be in the form of audio, video or text.
14. It enables computers to identify and process images like humans.
[Link] can be used in health apps. (T/F)
[Link] the full forms of the followings-
a) AI
b) CV
c) NLP
d) DL
e) E commerce
f) Iot
Computer Questions
Q1. In which year did companies like Facebook, Netflix and twitter started using
AI?
Q2. What are the face locks used in phones and laptops to provide security known
as?
Q3. Which domain of AI is used to teach machines to collect information from
pixels and make sense of it?
Q4. AI is being used to improve user experience on social media platforms
overtime. (T/F)
Q5. Video doorbell are connected to the internet to share information and data
which can be operated automatically. (T/F)
Q6. It is expensive to build smart cities. (T/F)
Q7. ------------------------------ aims to protect the oceans and the animals living in
them.
Q8. AI can help achieve --------------------------- by finding ways to use less energy
and materials.
Q9. ----------------------------- aims to help in proper planning of transportation
systems.
Q10. The “ zero hunger” goal is aimed at providing ------------------------ for all.

REVISION-3
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q1. Fill in the blanks
a) _______ helps computer to see and derive meaningful information from
the digital content.
b) _______ is a field that creates machines that can perform tasks
autonomously.
Q2. Answer in one word-
1. This can use AI to sell or buy products online:
2. This goal aims to make sure that everyone is treated fairly:
Q3. State true or false
1. Climate action is responsible to protect oceans and water animals.
T/F
2. AI can help in transforming the education system. T/F
Q4. MCQ
1. Which is the feature of smart homes?
a. e-commerce b. energy saving
2. How many domains are there of A.I
a. 7 b. 3 c. 4 d. 2
Q5. Complete the statement
1. Smart living means automating everyday task such as ____________ of
homes.
2. This goal aims to seeks that everyone has access to __________________
sources.

AI quiz questions
1. _______ proposed the Turing test.
2. ______ refers to the storage and processing of massive data.
3. Providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is
important for improving the lives of people and protecting the
planet. [True/False]
4. A chatbot is an application of Natural Language Processing.
[True/False]
5. AI has very limited potential for achieving the SDGs.
[True/False]
6. The devices in Smart Homes are connected to each other
through _______.
7. Name any two e-commerce apps that use AI-__________
8. There are 4 domains of AI. [True/False]
9. Name the year :
i. Companies like Facebook, Twitter, Netflix started using AI.-
ii. Personal digital assistants were introduced like Siri and Google
now. -