MED-008 · December 2017 · English
IGNOU MED-008 December 2017 Previous Year Question Paper
Globalisation and Environment
Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, December 2017 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 4
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /
M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
10501 _
Term-End Examination
December, 2017
MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks for each question are
indicated against it.
Q1.Analyse the role of Indian efforts towards clean environmental protection.
Q2.Discuss the need for the preparedness to reduce and meet the consequences of different natural calamities and their adverse effects.
Q3.Answer any two of the following questions: 2x10=20
(a) Examine the perspective of Rio Declaration on environment and development.
(b) Explain the implications of strong environmental standards for the development prospects of South Asia. Add a note on requirements of this region.
(c) Analyse the future role of UN agencies in international environmental governance.
(d) Discuss the role of People’s initiatives in sustainable development as enunciated by the World Development and Human Development Reports.
Q4.Answer any three of the following questions: 3x5=15
(a) What is Globalisation ? Discuss its implications.
(b) Describe the origin, structure and ideology of Non-Governmental Organisations.
(c) Explain the new and emerging threats to biodiversity protection.
(d) Discuss the main environmental challenges that have emerged for business.
(e) Analyse the nature and process of present economic globalisation with special reference to global environmental change. MED-008 2 MED-008 4 12,000