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MED-2 Solved Assignment English Medium 2023-24 for July 2023 and January 2024 Session

M.E.D-2 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

Course Code: MED-002

Assignment Code: MED-002/TMA/2023-24

Maximum Marks: 100

Note: • This assignment is based on the entire course.

• All questions are compulsory. Marks for the questions are shown within brackets

on the right-hand side.

• Please answer in your own words; do not copy from the course material.
• Write the answers in about 250 words for 5 marks questions and not exceeding 500 words for 10 marks questions.

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1. Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to sustainable development. Elucidate your answer with suitable examples.
2. “We discharge our roles following a particular lifestyle that may not be compatible with sustainable development” Justify the statement with suitable examples from our daily life.
3. Describe how traditional knowledge and modern scientific knowledge can be integrated to achieve sustainable development.
4. How can sustainable use of natural resources help achieve sustainable development?
5. Analyse the roadblocks to global initiatives in protecting the global environment. 
6. Describe various state and local development initiatives to address inequality. Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.
7. Explain the following in about 250 words each:

(a) Concept of carrying capacity.

(b) Initiatives of the South Asian countries towards the betterment of the environment.

(c) Sustainable Agriculture Practices.

(d) Innovative practices in Sustainable Development of Water and Energy Resources.

8. Explain the following in about 250 words each: 

(a) Cooperatives and Sustainable Development

(b) Sustained Livelihood

(c) Concept of Harness Technology in Sustainable Development.

(d) Sustainable and non-sustainable activities

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