M.A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ASSIGNMENTS

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Write a Note on the Natural Calamities During Ancient and Medieval Times in India
Introduction India’s long history is marked by recurrent natural calamities such as floods, droughts,...
Discuss the Role of Colonial Knowledge System in Managing the Ecology of Kolkata
Introduction During British colonial rule in India, a systematic attempt was made to study, classify,...
7. Uncontrolled Exploitation of Natural Resources at Times Leads to Loss of Livelihood. Explain with Examples.
Introduction Natural resources such as forests, rivers, minerals, and fertile land are essential for sustaining...
6. Explain the Term ‘Ecological Imperialism’.
Introduction Ecological imperialism refers to the environmental impact of colonial expansion, where European...
i. Sacred Groves ii. Shikar iii. Paleo-environment and adaptations iv. Hills and Mountains
(i) Sacred Groves Introduction Sacred groves are forest patches conserved by local communities due to...
What Was the Nature of Forests in Precolonial India? Discuss the Extent of Deforestation in Precolonial India.
Introduction Forests have been an integral part of India’s natural and cultural landscape, playing...
Critically Examine the History of Grasslands.
Introduction Grasslands are vast ecosystems dominated by grasses rather than large trees and have played...
Examine the Significance of Monsoon in the Indian Subcontinent.
Introduction The monsoon is one of the most significant climatic phenomena affecting the Indian subcontinent....
Write a Note on the Inter-Disciplinary Character of Environmental History.
Introduction Environmental history is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between...
Comment on the socio-religious and intellectual ferment that marked the rise of Buddhism and Jainism
Socio-Religious and Intellectual Ferment Leading to the Rise of Buddhism and Jainism The emergence of...