MED-002 · June 2018 · English
IGNOU MED-002 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges
Structured previous year question paper for MED-002, June 2018 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 4
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST.GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) / a
M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
04545 June, 2018
MED-002 : SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT : ISSUES
AND CHALLENGES
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer all questions. The marks for each question
are indicated-against it.
Q1.Discuss the major initiatives of SAARC to bring about regional cooperation for environmental protection. :
Q2.What do you :understand by the concept of sustainability ? Discuss the objectives of : sustainable development. Differentiate between sustainable and non-sustainable activities. —
Q3.Explain the following : 3x5=15
(a) Bio-villages or Eco-villages
(b) Sustainable Lifestyle
(c) Livelihood Approach to the Study of Sustainable Development Discuss the various issues and challenges in relation to sustainable economic growth that confront the developing countries. Discuss Sustainable Development and the North-South divide in trade relations.
Q4.Write notes on any two of the following : 2x10=20
(a) Impact of Industrialisation on Environment
(b) Importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
(c) ‘Intergenerational Equity and Justice
(d) Functions of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development MED-002 2 . MED-002 3 PI.O. MED-002 4 9,000