MED-008 · June 2016 · English
IGNOU MED-008 June 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
Globalisation and Environment
Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, June 2016 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 5
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /
M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
01116
June, 2016
MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks for each question are
indicated against it.
Q1.(a) Do you agree with the statement “World trade has the potential to reduce poverty पे in developing countries” ? If “yes”, justify it and if “no”, give reasons. 10
(b) What is meant by Alternative Technologies ? Discuss their advantages.
Q2.Critically examine the obstacles for effective U.N. initiatives for sustainable environmental management. What is its future role ? 104+5=15
Q3.Answer any two of the following : 2x10=20
(a) Examine the general principles of international environmental law.
(b) Explain the origin and structure of NGOs.
Q4.What is their relation with Socio-Political Movements in the Third World ?
(c) Discuss people's response against globalisation. :
(d) Explain the inter-relationship between environment and development. Highlight the problems India is facing as a result of ambitious developmental plans.
Q5.Write short notes on any three of the following : 3265-16
(a) Environmental Ethics
(b) Ecological Globalisation
(c) Effects of Greenhouse Gases and Ozone Depletion on Human Life
(d) Amartya Sen’s Concept of Development MED-008 2 MED-008 4 9,500