In NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6, titled "Environment and Natural Resources", students examine the challenges of environmental degradation and the role of global cooperation in addressing these issues. The chapter highlights the interdependence of nations in managing natural resources and ensuring sustainable development. Key topics include global warming, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and the role of international organizations like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto Protocol. Students will also explore the impact of industrialization and urbanization on natural resources and the need for policies promoting ecological balance.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Environment and Natural Resources.
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Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6: Environment and Natural Resources. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which of the following statements about the environment are correct?
(i) Environmental concerns are part of the global politics.
(ii) A conference on the environment was held in Rio-de-Janeiro in 1992.
(iii) The UN has assigned the environmental programmes to the UN Human Rights Commission.
(iv) The Earth Summit was organised by the United Nations.
Choose the correct option.
(a) (i), (iii), (iv) (b) (i), (ii), (iv) (c) (i), (ii), (iii) (d) (ii), (iii), (iv)
2. The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, and forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called :
(a) Agenda 51 (b) Agenda 41 (c) Agenda 31 (d) Agenda 21
3- In which country was the Conference on Environment and Development held in June 1992?
(a) Indonesia (b) Zimbabwe (c) Brazil (d) Durban
4. Math List-I with List-II
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Brundtland commission report
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1988
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International panel on climate
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1987
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Kyoto protocol
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2009
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UN climate change conference
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1997
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (b) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(c) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV (d) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
5- Which report warned that the traditional patterns of economic growth were not sustainable in the long term?
(a) Kyoto Protocol, Common but Different Responsibilities
(b) Earth Summit, Save the World
(c) Brundtland Report, Our Common Future
(d) UNFCC, Global Commons
Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6: Environment and Natural Resources. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Highlight any four outcomes of the ‘Earth Summit’ held in June 1992 at Rio.
(CBSE 2023, 4M)
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- What was the 'Earth Summit'? How far did the summit prove to be useful? Explain.
(CBSE 2016, 4M)
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- Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions:
If the various governments take steps to check environmental degradation ...., these issues will have political consequences in that sense. Most of them are such that no single government can address them fully, hence they have become a part of ‘world politics’. Issues of environment and natural resources are political in another deeper sense.
(i) Identify any two of the present day environmental concerns.
(ii) In your opinion, which two principles can be adopted to check environmental degradation?
(iii) Analyse any two ‘political’ consequences of environmental issues.
(CBSE 2019, 5M)
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- Highlight any four environmental concerns that have become important in global politics.
(CBSE 2023, 6M)
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- Highlight any three environmental concerns significant to global politics.
(CBSE 2023, 6M
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 6: Environment and Natural Resources
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Sub Topics
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Environment and Natural Resources
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6.1 Introduction
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6.2 The Global Environmental Crisis
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6.3 Global Warming and Climate Change
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6.4 Biodiversity Conservation
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6.5 International Agreements: UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol
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6.6 Role of Nations in Sustainable Development
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6.7 Policies for Ecological Balance
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6
In NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6, "Environment and Natural Resources," students explore the critical issues of environmental sustainability and global resource management. This chapter emphasizes the importance of biodiversity conservation, addressing climate change, and the role of international agreements like the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol. It also sheds light on the challenges posed by industrialization and urbanization and the need for sustainable development policies to ensure ecological balance.
Mastery of this chapter helps students understand the importance of global cooperation and proactive measures in addressing environmental concerns. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can gain insights into the complexities of environmental governance and resource management.
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