BHIE-143 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BHIE-143 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENT
Structured previous year question paper for BHIE-143, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY/
B. A. (GENERAL) (BAHIH/BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BHIE-143 : HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt any five questions in about
400 words each. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Define environmental history. What do you understand by environmental justice ?
Q2.Write a note on Hunter-Gatherers.
Q3.Discuss the significance of water and lakes in Indian Philosophy.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Climate change and human migration
(b) Flora and Fauna in medieval period
(c) Indigenous conservation practices
(d) Forests in Indian Philosophy
Section—II
Q5.Write a note on environmental conservation in colonial and post-colonial contexts in India.
Q6.“Development should not be pursued without taking into consideration the environmental concern.” Explain.
Q7.Discuss ideological aspects of eco-feminism.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Green Peace Movement
(b) Ecological Imperialism
(c) Development theories
(d) Globalisation and environment