Environment and Natural Resources - CBSE STD 12 Humanities Political Science Questions

Suggest any four steps that the Government of India should immediately take to save the environment.

Explain India’s stand on environmental issues.

Who are indigenous people? Describe any four problems of the indigenous people.

Explain the concept of “Common property resource” with the help of an example from India.

Describe any three environmental concerns that have become issues of global politics.

Which among the following best explains the reason for growing concerns about the environment?

A
The developed countries are concerned about protecting nature.
B
Protection of the environment is vital for indigenous people and natural habitats.
✓
The environmental degradation caused by human activities has become pervasive and has reached a dangerous level.
D
None of the above.

Answer: C.

Which among the following are $\text{TRUE}$ about the global commons?

✓
The Earth’s atmosphere, Antarctica, ocean floor and outer space are considered as part of the global commons.
B
The global commons are outside sovereign jurisdiction.
C
The question of managing the global commons has reflected the North$-$South divide.
D
The countries of the North are more concerned about the protection of the global commons than the countries of the South.

Answer: A.

Why does mineral industry invite criticism and resistance in various parts of the globe? Give any one major reason.

Why is it said that history of petroleum is also the history of war and struggles?

Which World Summit Conference was held at Rio in 1992?