BHIE-143 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BHIE-143 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENT
Structured previous year question paper for BHIE-143, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)/
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAG/BAHIH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BHIE-143 : HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt any five questions in about
400 words each.
(ii) Attempt at least two questions from each
Section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.How did River Valley civilizations manage their water resources ? 20 [ 2 ]
Q2.Examine the importance of conservation for sustainability. Discuss the conservation practices in the colonial period.
Q3.Explain the importance of forest and water as given in Indian philosophy.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(i) The Holocene
(ii) Nomadic Communities
(iii) Exchange of exotic animals in the medieval ages
(iv) Famines in the early modern period
Section—II
Q5.Write in brief about policies regarding Indian health system.
Q6.Write a note on Indian Eco-feminism.
Q7.Analyse the role of NGOs in preserving environment. 20 [ 3 ]
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Richard Grove’s writing s on Environmental Studies
(b) Development theories developed in Latin America
(c) Silent Valley Movement
(d) Green Peace Movement [ 4 ] BHIE–143 2023 -143
(ii)
(iii) [ 5 ] BHIE–143 &II (eco-feminism) [ 6 ] BHIE–143 (Green-Peace)