IGNOU BEVAE 181 Environmental Studies | Guess Paper | Important Question Answer | Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies) (BAGS)  (Paperback, BMA Publication)

Introduction to Environmental Studies: Understanding the basic concepts and principles of environmental studies, including ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources, and environmental degradation. Ecology and Ecosystems: Exploring the principles of ecology and the structure and functioning of ecosystems, including energy flow, nutrient cycling, and ecological interactions among organisms. Biodiversity Conservation: Studying the importance of biodiversity conservation for ecosystem stability and human well-being, and exploring strategies for protecting and preserving biodiversity. Natural Resources Management: Understanding the sustainable management of natural resources such as water, soil, forests, minerals, and wildlife, and addressing issues such as resource depletion, pollution, and overexploitation. Environmental Pollution: Examining different types of environmental pollution, including air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, and their causes, effects, and mitigation measures. Climate Change and Global Warming: Understanding the causes and consequences of climate change and global warming, including greenhouse gas emissions, temperature rise, sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and their impacts on ecosystems and human societies. Waste Management: Exploring the challenges of waste management, including solid waste, hazardous waste, electronic waste, and plastic pollution, and strategies for waste reduction, recycling, and proper disposal. Environmental Laws and Policies: Learning about environmental laws, regulations, and policies at the national and international levels, and understanding their role in environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable development.