MED-002 · June 2014 · English

IGNOU MED-002 June 2014 Previous Year Question Paper

Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges

Structured previous year question paper for MED-002, June 2014 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 5

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /

15०1 1 M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

wees Term-End Examination

June, 2014

MED-002 : SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT : ISSUES

AND CHALLENGES

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note: Answer all questions. Marks for each question are

indicated against it. Adhere to the prescribed word

limit.

Q1.What in your judgement are the major global initiatives for environmental protection and sustainable development ? Discuss. (Answer in 600 words.) 15.

Q2.How effective and useful in your view is the role of international non-governmental organisations in environmental conservation ? (Answer in 600 words.)

Q3.Discuss how economic growth and environment protection can be reconciled. (Answer in 600 words.) ह 15 facilitate sustainable agricultural practices ?

Q4.Discuss. (Answer in 600 words.)

Q5.Answer by writing a note (not exceeding 300 words each) on any two of the following : 10x2=20

(i) Discuss the concept and dimensions of , Carrying Capacity.

(ii) Diseuss the Inter-generational Equity and Justice.

(iii) Discuss the multi-dimensional approach to the study of sustainable development.

(iv) Describe the initiatives taken by regional organisations of South Asia for environmental protection. MED-002 2 MED-002 4 6,000