Environment and Sustainable Development: Class 12 Economics (MP Board) important questions and practice
Environment and Sustainable Development is chapter 13 of 14 in MP Board Class 12 Economics. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Environment: functions and the concept of carrying capacity
- Global warming and ozone depletion
- State of India's environment: land degradation, biodiversity loss, air pollution, water pollution
- Pollution control: Chipko, CPCB
- Sustainable development: meaning and strategies (non-conventional energy, LPG/gobar gas, CNG, solar, mini-hydel, traditional knowledge, biocomposting, biopest control)
What examiners usually ask
- Explain the four functions of the environment and the meaning of carrying capacity
- What is sustainable development? Explain any four strategies for sustainable development
- Why is the opportunity cost of negative environmental impact high in India?
Exam tip
The four functions (supplies resources, assimilates waste, sustains life, provides aesthetic services) and the strategies list are the two standard 4-6 mark questions; define sustainable development with the Brundtland Commission wording.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Environment and Sustainable Development for MP Board Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in MP Board Class 12 Economics papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Environment and Sustainable Development in the MP Board Class 12 Economics syllabus?
Yes. Environment and Sustainable Development is part of the current MP Board Class 12 Economics syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Environment and Sustainable Development MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.