SECTION I

1. Explain the concept of sustainable development. Discuss its principles of Intragenerational equity and Justice.

2. Elaborate the concept of carrying capacity and what are the threats to sustainable resources?

3. Discuss the various approaches to the study of sustainable development.

4. Examine the main features of the community oriented approach to sustainable development.

5. Describe the nature and meaning of sustainable development in the age of globalisation.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on the following in about 250 words each.

6. a) Innovation and Identity b) Traditional knowledge for Sustainable Development

7. a) Regional cooperation for environment and sustainable development. b) Traditional and indigenous technologies for sustainable development

8. a) Desertification and Droughts b) Challenges faced in the implementation of environmental laws in India

9. a) United Nations initiatives for environment and sustainable development b) Importance of people’s cooperation and participation for sustainable development

10. a) Human Resources for environment and sustainable development b) ICT in sustainable development of the rural community.