MED-002 · December 2016 · English
IGNOU MED-002 December 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges
Structured previous year question paper for MED-002, December 2016 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 4
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENT
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /
M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
ove Term-End Examination — .
December, 2016
MED-002 : SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT : ISSUES
AND CHALLENGES
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks for each question are
indicated against it.
Q1.What is sustainable development ? Highlight its objectives. Discuss the effects of industrialisation and urbanisation on sustainable development.
Q2.What are the global issues in sustainable development leading to the North-South divide?
Q3.Describe country based civil society initiatives in protection of environment and_ sustainable development. 15 OR .
(a) Discuss the five ‘Ms’ of production technology. 5
(b) Outline the alternate manufacturing technological paradigm. 5
(c) Give an account of harnessing technology in the Asian context.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 2x10=20
(a) SAARC initiatives on environmental issues
(b) Contribution of indigenous knowledge in health and medicine and artisanal technologies
(c) Challenges to economic growth
(d) Development of World Trade Organisation and its policies with regard to sustainable development MED-002 2 - wat 002 MED-002 4 8,000