MED-008 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU MED-008 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Globalisation and Environment
Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD)/M. A.
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND
ENVIRONMENT
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt any five questions. Marks are
indicated against each question.
Q1.(a) What are the causes and effects of the depletion of Ozone layer of earth‟s atmosphere ? Discuss two important global initiatives taken to curb it. 5
(b) What is ISO ? Briefly explain the standards provided by ISO. 5 [ 2 ]
Q2.(a) By giving suitable examples, differentiate between the following : 5
(i) sudden disasters
(ii) insidious and continuing disasters Also, explain the consequences of man - made disasters.
(b) Write the full forms of the following : 5
(i) CPCB
(ii) WWF
(iii) NEERI
(iv) WII
(v) CSE
Q3.(a) What is Rio declaration ? State its preamble and goal ? Mention the main features of Rio + 5 and Rio + 10 forums. 5
(b) What are „Alternative Technologies‟ ? Mention some of its challenges. How is the government encouraging use of these technologies ? 5 [ 3 ]
Q4.(a) State the role of Indian judiciary towards protecting the environment. Illustrate giving any two cases as examples. 5
(b) Define droughts. What are four different classes of droughts ? State any four impacts of droughts.
Q5.(a) Discuss three approaches to understand the structure of NGOs. Briefly explain their perspectives. 5
(b) Explain the contro versies associated with Enron Power Project in Nepal. Illustrate why this project was opposed.
Q6.(a) State any four indicators of sustainable human development. Explain how quality education is essential for overall human development citing thrust areas. 5
(b) Discuss the salient features of “Narmada Bachao Andolan” in about 250 words. 5 [ 4 ]
Q7.(a) State any two objectives of the World Bank. Discuss briefly how „environmental assessment‟ helps in addressing environmental issues. 5
(b) Give a brief account of biodiversity of India. Name the convention related to biodiversity and any two of its main areas.
Q8.(a) Discuss the arguments why developing countries opposed the adoption of a strong environmental policy based on Stockholm Conference and Rio Conference ? 5
(b) Discuss the role of WTO (World Trade Organization) in the context of trade relations and protecting global environment. 5 2023 -008
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