Environmental Studies Core Module Quiz
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What is the key to the future of mankind according to the text?

  • Increased industrialization
  • Sustainable development (correct)
  • Population control
  • Technological advancement
  • Where was the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in 1992?

  • Tokyo
  • Geneva
  • New York
  • Rio de Janeiro (correct)
  • What has captured the attention of health care managers according to the text?

  • Environmental management (correct)
  • Patient care
  • Budget management
  • Medical research
  • What have ancient scriptures emphasized about according to the text?

    <p>Practices and values of environmental conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event drew the attention of people around the globe to the deteriorating condition of the environment?

    <p>World Summit on Sustainable Development at Johannesburg in 2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the term 'environment'?

    <p>Old French word 'environ' meaning surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it beneficial to understand the derivation of terms like 'environment' for exams?

    <p>Provides added advantage and weightage to answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the subject of Environmental Studies often referred to as?

    <p>Natural surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker emphasize for better performance in exams?

    <p>Understanding the meaning and context of terms like 'environment'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the video regarding Environmental Studies?

    <p>To provide a step-by-step understanding for the benefit of students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Environmental Studies

    • The speaker welcomes students back to the channel and mentions starting new subjects such as commerce, EVS, and FC.
    • The focus of the current video is on Environmental Studies for the F5 BCom semester 1 and 2.
    • The term "environment" is derived from an old French word "environ" meaning surroundings or environment.
    • Understanding the meaning of "environment" is crucial for comprehending the subject of Environmental Studies.
    • Environmental Studies is related to the surrounding atmosphere and is studied at a higher level than in schools.
    • The term "environment" is a friend's term in the context of Environmental Studies.
    • In exams, understanding the derivation of terms like "environment" can provide added advantage and weightage to answers.
    • It is beneficial to start answers with a brief history and derivation of terms like "environment" to gain more marks.
    • The subject of Environmental Studies involves understanding natural surroundings and is often referred to as "natural surroundings."
    • The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the meaning and context of terms like "environment" for better performance in exams.
    • The video aims to provide a step-by-step understanding of Environmental Studies for the benefit of students.
    • The speaker highlights the value of incorporating historical and contextual understanding of terms like "environment" in exam answers for better marks.

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    Test your knowledge of environmental studies with this quiz based on the core module syllabus for undergraduate courses. Explore topics such as sustainable development, pollution, biodiversity, and solid waste management while preparing for your studies in environmental science.

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