Main Examination Pattern
Instructions
Q1. Desertification has been described as one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time and climate change is making it worse. Discuss.
Q2. What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?
Q3. Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our government for this purpose?
Q4. How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 helpful in conservation of flora and fauna?
Q5. Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indians coasts, citing specific examples.
Q6. Discuss how far Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) has been useful for our environment as well as society?
Q7. 'Climate change' is a global problem. How will India be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India are affected by climate change?
Q8. The frequency of urban floods due to high-intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
Q9. Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects.
Q10. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.