Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
- Kudankulam
- Nalanda
- Kudremukh
- Headquarters of N.E. Railways
- Farakka Barrage
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Environmental impact assessment
- Cultivable waste land
- Current fallow land
- Environmental management system
- Food security
Q.3) Discuss environmental problems of India in the context of rapid economic development and population growth. (2007) (20 marks)
Q.4) Analyze the causes of desertification in India. Represent the desertified areas of the country on a sketch map and suggest remedial measures to control it. (2011) (15 marks)
Q.5) Discuss the First land degradation assessment report by UNCCD (15 marks)
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