MED-002 · June 2019 · English
IGNOU MED-002 June 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges
Structured previous year question paper for MED-002, June 2019 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENT
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /
M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination, 2019
MED-002: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT :
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Time : Two Hours] {Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt any five questions. Each question carries equal
marks _ 5
Q1.Name any four parameters that help us in understanding the concept of sustainable development. Explain any two parameters in details. [10]
Q2.Analyse any two global environmental issues and their implications on sustainable development of nations. [10]
Q3.“Efforts are being made to harness the traditional knowledge and practices in the local communities along with the scientific inputs in various areas of sustainable development." Justify the statement with suitable examples.
(1) [P.T.O.]
Q4.Describe in brief various initiatives taken to bridge the north-south divide. [10]
Q5.Analyse the role of Civil Society Organizations in furthering environmental conservation in India. [10]
Q6.Define sustainable livelihood as given by DFID. Describe in brief the five capitals from which the individuals draw their livelihoods. Explain four key governance issues important for enhancing possible sustainable livelihood outcomes.
Q7.Discuss the institutional mechanisms existing in the South Asian region for achieving sustainable development. [10]
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : [2x5=10]
(a) Environmental problems associated with sustainable agriculture practices.
(b) Role of cooperatives in sustainable development.
(c) Road blocks to global initiatives on environmental protection.
(d) Sustainable life style wee X ae MED-002
(2) MED-002
(3) [5+5] MED-002
(4) 10,000