MED-008 · June 2019 · English
IGNOU MED-008 June 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
Globalisation and Environment
Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, June 2019 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
132501 June, 2019
MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer all questions. Marks for each question are
indicated against it.
Q1.Give an account of major environmental concerns of developing countries. With reference to India, briefly mention the steps taken in response to these concerns.
Q2.Explain how globalisation has led to large scale disruption of ecosystems. Critically examine the case of seed suicides that take place in India in response to globalisation.
Q3.Answer any two of the following : 2x10=20
(a) Explain the causes and consequences of disasters like floods and cyclones. 5+5=10
(b) What are sustainable food security indicators ? Explain briefly. है 10
(c) Discuss “the major environmental legislations towards clean environment. 10
(d) How has Chilka Bachao Andolan proved significant in challenging the globalisation process and saving the environment ?
Q4.Answer any three of the following : 3x5=15
(a) How do nuclear weapons pose a threat to our survival on earth ? 5
(b) Distinguish between NGO’s and people’s initiatives. 5
(c) Explain the difference between treaties and protocols. 5
(a) What are the major objectives of हे Environment Impact Assessment ? 5 MED-008 2 MED-008 4 14,500