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Exercises
Exercises [Page 134]

NCERT solutions for Political Science - Contemporary World Politics [English] Class 12 8 Environment and Natural Resources Exercises [Page 134]

Exercises | Q 1 | Page 134

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

  • The developed countries are concerned about protecting nature.

  • 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.

  • None of the above.

Exercises | Q 2.1 | Page 134

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the Earth Summit:

It was attended by 170 countries, thousands of NGOs and many MNCs.

  • Correct

  • Wrong

Exercises | Q 2.2 | Page 134

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the Earth Summit:

The Summit was held under aegis of the UN.

  • Correct

  • Wrong

Exercises | Q 2.3 | Page 134

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the Earth Summit:

For the first time, global environmental issues were firmly consolidated at the political level.

  • Correct

  • Wrong

Exercises | Q 2.4 | Page 134

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the Earth Summit:

It was a summit meeting.

  • Correct

  • Wrong

Exercises | Q 3 | Page 134

Which among the following are TRUE about the global commons?

  • The earth’s atmosphere, Antarctica, ocean floor and outer space are considered as part of the Global Commons.

  • The Global Commons are outside sovereign jurisdiction. 

  • The question of managing the Global Commons has reflected the North-South divide.

  • The countries of the North are more concerned about the protection of the global Commons than the countries of the South.

Exercises | Q 4 | Page 134

What were the outcomes of the Rio-Summit?

Exercises | Q 5 | Page 134

What is meant by the global commons? How are they exploited and polluted?

Exercises | Q 6 | Page 134

What is meant by ‘Common but differentiated responsibilities’? How could we implement the idea?

Exercises | Q 7 | Page 134

Why have issues related to global environmental protection become the priority concern of states since the 1990s?

Exercises | Q 8 | Page 134

Compromise and accommodation are the two essential policies required by states to save Planet Earth. Substantiate the statement in the light of the ongoing negotiations between the North and South on environmental issues.  

Exercises | Q 9 | Page 134

The most serious challenge before the states is pursuing economic development without causing further damage to the global environment. How could we achieve this? Explain with a few examples.

Solutions for 8: Environment and Natural Resources

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NCERT solutions for Political Science - Contemporary World Politics [English] Class 12 chapter 8 - Environment and Natural Resources - Shaalaa.com

NCERT solutions for Political Science - Contemporary World Politics [English] Class 12 chapter 8 - Environment and Natural Resources

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Concepts covered in Political Science - Contemporary World Politics [English] Class 12 chapter 8 Environment and Natural Resources are Common Property Resources, Environment Movements: One Or Many?, India's Stand on Environmental Issues, Rights of Indigenous People, Environmental Concerns in Global Politics, Introduction to Environment and Natural Resources, The Protection of Global Commons, Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Resource Geopolitics, The Indigenous Peoples and Their Rights.

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