MAGE04 Geography of Environment MA Question Bank : vmou.ac.in
Name of the University : Vardhman Mahaveer Open University
Degree : MA
Department : Geography
Subject Code/Name : MAGE-04 – Geography of Environment
Year : I
Document Type : Question Bank
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VMOU Geography of Environment Question Paper
Set I
Section-A :
1) Define the environment geography-
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2) What is biodiversity-
3) In which book one can find the list of endangered species-
4) Name any two biosphere reserves of |India-
5) Which diseases cause due to genetic effect of radioactive radiation-
6) Which are the main means to generate public awareness –
7) Write the full name of EAI-
Section –B
8) What is acid rain-
9) How the Tajmahal is being affected by air pollution-
10) Describe the sources of water pollution-
11) Write a short essay on biodiversity-
12) What is gene bank-
13) Suggest measures to control green house effect-
14) Define the geopolitics-
15) Make a note on Indian forest policy-
Section –C
16) Describe the human impact on natural environment-
17) Explain the causing and controlling factors of noise pollution-
18) Explain the causing and controlling factors of radioactive pollution-
19) Analyse the factors responsible for loss of biodiversity –
20) Give an account of environment management efforts in India-
21) Describe in detail the conservation of biodiversity-
SET II
Section-A
1) Define the ecology-
2) Define the albedo-
3) Which are the two important gases of atmosphere-
4) Which element causes Blue Baby syndrome-
5) What is the unit to measure noise pollution-
6) Name any one approach of environment management-
7) Define the Hot Spots-
Section –B
8) What is Green House effect-
9) How the ozone layer is depleting-
10) Write an essay on conservation of forest resources-
11) Write the types of Biodiversity-
12) Explain the different approaches of EIA-
13) What is Kyoto Protocol-
14) Make a note on lake and water pollution-
15) Make a note on wild life (conservation) Act 1972-
Section –C :
(Long answer questions)
Note : Answer any two questions. You have to delimit your each answer maximum 800 words. Each question carries 20 marks. 2X20=40
10. Define the geography of environment and analyse its scope? OR
Explain the role of human factors while describing environmental degradation?
11. Explain the causing and controlling factors of air pollution? OR
Explain the causing and controlling factors of air pollution?
12. Explain the human beneficial uses of radioactive substances also analyse the factors causing radioactive pollution? OR
Describe the concept and various aspects of environmental Impact assessment?
13. Describe the types of biodiversity and explain the dangers against it? OR
Illustrate the concept and importance of sustainable development?
SET III
Note : The question paper is divided into three sections A, B and C. Write answer as per the given instructions.
Section-A :
(Very short answer type questions)
Note : Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question delimit your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum up to 30 words. Each question carries 2 marks. 10X2=20
(i) Define Probabilism?
(ii) How much percentage of world’s area is affected by flood ?
(iii) Which state of India is most affected by the problem of floride in drinking water ?
(iv) Which stage of demographic transition model is characteized by very high population growth ?
(v) In which state of India the level of urbanization is highest ?
(vi) What is environment magnacarta ?
(vii) How many countries participated in stockhom summit-1978 ?
(viii) How much percent of Australia is occupied by desert?
(ix) Which gas was leaked during the Bhopal gas tragedy?
(x) What is the fullform of C.P.C.B.
Section –B :
(Short answer questions)
Note : Answer any 4 questions. Each answer should not exceed 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks. 4X10=40
** Explain Possibilism with suiatble examples ?
** What are the human impacts on climate ?
** What are the major types & source of air pollution ?
** Write a note on oil pollution ?
** What are the impact of environment on human health ?
** Write a note on importance of conservation of wild life ?
** What are the main objectives of environment management ?
** What are the important steps of environmental impact assessment ?