MHI-108: Environmental Histories of the Indian Subcontinent Assignment 2024-25 – All Solved Questions with Answers

MHI-108: Environmental Histories of the Indian Subcontinent

Course Code: MHI-108
Assignment Code: MHI-108/AST/TMA/2024-25
Session: January 2025
Total Marks: 100

Section A

1. Write a note on the Inter-disciplinary character of Environmental History.
2. Examine the significance of Monsoon in the Indian Subcontinent.
3. Critically examine the history of grasslands.
4. What was the nature of forest in precolonial India? Discuss the extent of deforestation in precolonial India.
5. Short Notes: i) Sacred Groves ii) Shikar iii) Paleo-environment and adaptations iv) Hills and Mountains

Section B

6. Explain the term ‘Ecological Imperialism’.
7. Uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources at times leads to loss of livelihood. Explain with examples.
8. Discuss the role of Colonial Knowledge system in managing the ecology of Kolkata.
9. Write a note on the natural calamities during ancient and Medieval times in India.
10. Short Notes: i) Cities of Delhi ii) Human wildlife conflicts iii) Bhopal Gas Tragedy iv) Climate change