BHIE-143 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIE-143 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENT
Structured previous year question paper for BHIE-143, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) HISTORY/
B. A. (GENERAL) (BAHIH/BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
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.How did European colonialism impact Indian environment ?
Q2.“Human intervention transformed physical environment in early societies.” Explain with reference to water and forest resources in India.
Q3.Write a note on the importance of the environment explained in the Indian philosophy.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Environmental Justice
(b) Nomadic communities
(c) Water management in medieval India
(d) Indigenous practices of conservation
Section—II
Q5.Discuss the major debates on environmental history.
Q6.Write a note on the importance of conservation of environment.
Q7.Write a note on the development and environmental concerns in _ post-colonial societies.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Ecological Imperialism
(b) Sustainable Development (०0) Eco-feminism
(d) Greenpeace Movement