RGU Question Paper Geography Semester III 2022: Climate Change-Vulnerability and Adaptation

 

December--2022

BA/BSc (III Semester) Examination (CBCS)

GEOGRAPHY

Paper: GEO-G-236

(Climate Change : Vulnerability and Adaptation)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 35%

Time: Three Hours

Note: 1. Answer all questions as per instructions given in each Section.
2. Maps and diagrams carry weightage in answers.
3. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

Section-A

1. Write on any four of the following : 5×4=20

1. Greenhouse gases
2. IPCC
3. Marine ecosystem
4. Social vulnerability
5. Adaptation
6. Extreme events

Section--B

2. Answer any three of the following: 10×3=30

(a) Explain how increase in greenhouse gas emission has led to global warming.

(b) Describe how climate change has precursored the physical vulner-ability.

(c) Discuss the impact of climate change on agriculture and water.

(d) Assess the initiatives of Indian Government to mitigate the impact of climate change.

(e) Discuss the adaptive measures taken by South Asian countries in the context of climate change.

Section-C

3. Answer any two of the following: 15×2=30:

(a) Discuss in detail the concept of climate change and the role of IPCC.


(b) Discuss various types of vulnerability in the context of climate change.

(c) Explain the impact of climate change on human health and its well being.


(d) Discuss various action plans taken by local insitutions in India to tackle the issues of climate change.