MED-002 · December 2014 · English
IGNOU MED-002 December 2014 Previous Year Question Paper
Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges
Structured previous year question paper for MED-002, December 2014 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 6 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENT
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /
Cee SoM.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
December , 2014
MED-002 (S) : SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT :
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks for each question are
indicated against it. Adhere to the prescribed word
limit.
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SECTION I
Q1.Write your answer (not exceeding 600 words each) of the following :
Q2.Explain the terms ‘Sustainability’, ‘Development’ and ‘Sustainable Development’. Do you think there is contradiction between economic development and environmental protection ?
Q3.What is inequitable growth ? List the indicators of inequality. Give reasons behind the inequitable growth between the North and South. Suggest some initiatives taken to bridge this divide.
Q4.‘Regional Cooperation is necessary for the development of South Asia.’ Elaborate.
Q5.Describe the institutional mechanism at the international level for environmental protection.
SECTION II
Q6.Write notes (not exceeding 300 words each) on any two of the following : 2x10=20
(a) Legislative initiatives by the Indian Judiciary on environmental protection
(b) Recycling and Reuse
(c) Traditional vs Modern Scientific Knowledge
(d) ‘Gender Disparity and Sustainable Development MED-002 (S) 2 MED-002 (S) 4 | ह 6,500