MED-008 · December 2019 · English
IGNOU MED-008 December 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
Globalisation and Environment
Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, December 2019 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
1 *oS25
December, 2019
MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks for each question are
indicated against it.
j. What do you understand by man-made
disasters ? Classify them briefly and discuss
their consequences. 34646215
Q1.Give a brief account of the Bretton Woods Institutions and assess their role in alleviating : poverty and protecting the environment. 9+6=15
Q2.Answer any two of the following : 2x10=20
(a) Discuss the role of Indian judiciary towards clean environment, with the help of suitable examples. 10
(b) Give an account of major environmental concerns of South Asia. 10
(c) What are the current debates related to globalisation ? Support your answer with suitable examples. 10
(d) Discuss the pros and cons of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.
Q3.Answer any three of the following : . 3x5=15
(a) Explain briefly the Swadhyaya movement. 5
(b) Explain briefly the new and emerging threats to biodiversity protection. 5
(c) Discuss how economic reforms have been helpful in combating food insecurity especially in the Indian context. 5 (ad) What do you understand by “Green Consumerism” ? 5 MED-008 2 MED-008 4 19,000