Chapter 8: Environment and sustainable development

Important Questions

1. Define environment? State its functions.

2. What do you mean by carrying capacity and absorptive capacity?

3. Explain global warming?

4. Write a short note on Ozone depletion?

5. Identify six factors contributing to land degradation in India.

Sample Questions

1. What is chipko movement? How India has benefitted from it?

2. What is sustainable development?

3. Outline the steps involved in attaining sustainable development in India.

4. Give two instances of:

  1. Overuse of environmental resources
  2. Misuse of environmental resources

5. What was Brundtland Commission?