MED-008 · December 2015 · English
IGNOU MED-008 December 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
Globalisation and Environment
Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, December 2015 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 3
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /
M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
a 2
1383 December, 2015
MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks for each question are
indicated against it.
Q1.Analyse the role of the United Nations in international environmental governance. 15 “Environmentally sound business requires both voluntary approaches and a_ regulatory framework.” Discuss.
Q2.Answer any two of the following questions: 2x10=20
(a) Examine the perspective of developing countries on Convention on Biodiversity.
(b) Analyse the implications of environmental laws and standards on South Asian countries.
(c) Discuss the negative impacts of Enron Power Project on environment.
(d) What alternatives to globalisation have been suggested by the World Social Forum and its supporters ?
Q3.Answer any three of the following questions: 3x5=15
(a) What measures have been taken by India to conserve biodiversity ?
(b) Examine the impact of economic reforms (liberalisation) on food security.
(c) Identify the ways in which environmental degradation affects business.
(d) Describe the Green Belt Movement and bring out its significance.
(e) Describe the ill-effects of green house gases and ozone depletion on human life. MED-008 2 MED-008 4 9,000