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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION SOCIOLOGY
FIRSTSEMESTER APRIL 2018
16PSO1MC05- ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY
Date: 02-05-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A
Answer the following in about 30 words each: (10 x 2=20 marks)
1. Define environmental sociology.
2. Mention any three green-house gases.
3. Define solid waste.
4. What does it mean by afforestation?
5. Who is Sunder Lal Bahuguna?
6. What was the role of Medha patkar in NBA?
7. Write a short note on food adulteration act 1954.
8. Write any two recommendations of Tiwari committee.
9. What is meant by sustainability?
10. Mention any two effects of modern technology?
PART B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each: x 8=40 marks)
11. Human beings are closely linked to the environment: substantiate.
12. Briefly explain the green-house effect.
13. What are the effects of water pollution? Explain.
14. Highlight the salient features of Chipko movement in the protection of the environment.
15. Examine the environmental protection act 1986.
16. Briefly examine the need and importance of sustainable development.
17. What is acid rain? Explain the formation of acid rain.
PART C
Answer any TWO questions in about 1,200 words each: x 20=40 Marks)
18. Discuss the development and the importance of environmental sociology.
19. What is solid waste? Discuss the effective management of solid waste in the society.
20. Elaborate the development of Narmada Bachao Andolan movement for the protection of the environment.
21. Critically examine the environment friendly technology in the current scenario.