📘 Geography Optional – Paper I
Page 19 – Environmental Geography & Sustainability
Q1. Define Environmental Geography. Explain its scope. (10 Marks)
- Human–environment interaction
- Resource management
- Environmental hazards
Q2. Explain the concept of Ecosystem. (10 Marks)
- Biotic & Abiotic components
- Energy flow
- Food chain & food web
Q3. Discuss Climate Change and its geographical impacts. (15 Marks)
- Rising temperatures
- Sea level rise
- Extreme weather events
- Agricultural impact
Q4. Explain the concept of Sustainable Development. (10 Marks)
- Intergenerational equity
- Balance of environment & economy
- Brundtland definition
Q5. Differentiate between Renewable and Non-renewable Resources. (10 Marks)
| Renewable | Non-renewable |
|---|---|
| Replenishable | Finite stock |
| Solar, Wind | Coal, Petroleum |
Q6. Discuss Biodiversity and its importance. (10 Marks)
- Genetic diversity
- Species diversity
- Ecosystem stability
Q7. Explain Environmental Determinism vs Possibilism. (15 Marks)
- Nature controls humans
- Human choice & innovation
- Modern neo-determinism
Q8. Discuss Desertification and its causes. (10 Marks)
- Overgrazing
- Deforestation
- Climate variability
Q9. Explain Disaster Management cycle. (10 Marks)
- Mitigation
- Preparedness
- Response
- Recovery
Q10. Evaluate India’s Environmental Challenges. (15 Marks)
- Air pollution
- Water scarcity
- Urban waste
- Climate vulnerability
🌿 Page 19 Complete | Total Questions So Far: 190 / 1000
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