MED-008 · June 2015 · English

IGNOU MED-008 June 2015 Previous Year Question Paper

Globalisation and Environment

Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, June 2015 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 4

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) / M.A.

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Term-End Examination

MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

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Note: Attempt all questions. Marks for each question are

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Q1.Discuss the significance and limitations of major findings of the World Commission on social dimensions of globalisation.

Q2.Examine sustainable food security indicators bringing out the impact of current economic reforms on them.

Q3.Answer any two of the following questions: 2x10=20

(a) Analyse the issues associated with the disposal of toxic waste.

(b) Bring out the significance of the 1972 UN Conference on Human Environment.

(c) Analyse the implications of environmental laws and standards on South Asia region.

(d) Explain the changing relations between NGOs and MNCs and their role in sustainable development.

Q4.Answer any three of the following questions: 3x5=15

(a) Elaborate on TRIPS agreement. Soe

(b) Describe the factors influencing the adoption of Environmentally Sound Technologies by business.

(c) Analyse the role of IMF in environmental protection.

(d) Briefly describe the general principles governing international environmental laws.

(e) Examine the hurdles in the regulation of Transnational Corporations’ (TNCs’) activities to meet the environmental concerns. MED-008 2 है MED-008 4 7,000