Part-II
Chapter 9: Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context

Important Questions

1. Examine the twin environmental problems that have emerged in the “Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area’.

2. Why is WECD established? Who headed it?

3. Name the two publications associated with sustainable development.

4. Indian lifestyle was quite environment friendly but globalization has brought a change in lifestyle which is not environment friendly. Do you agree? Justify your answer.

5. What are the positive influences of Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area Development Programme on the environment of the region?

Sample Questions

1. Mention the important features of Drought Prone Area Programmes.

2. Explain the need of Target Area Planning.

3. Name those Five Year Plans of India which could not complete its duration.

4. Suggest the measures of promotion of sustainability in Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area.

5. How did the concept of sustainable development originate?