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B. A. (HONOURS) ECONOMICS (BAECH)
Term-End Examination June, 2025
BECE–143 : ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer questions from all the Sections as per instructions
Section—A
Note : Answer any two questions from this
Section in about 500 words each
1. Discuss the major concerns on environmental pollution. What remedial measures do you
suggest to reduce such pollution
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the command and control approach (CAC) of environmental regulations. What are the key issues related to the CAC approach ?
3. Present an overview of the evolution of environmental policy in India.
4. Describe the complexities involved in addressing the pollution effects in global commons.
Section-B
Note: Answer any four questions from this Section in about 350 words each.
5. Explain the measures through which we can limit the release of toxic elements into the
environment
6. (a) What are Public goods ? Explain their features with examples.
(b) What do you understand by the term ‘Freeriding’ ? Explain with the help of examples
7. Distinguish between positive economics and normative economics.
8. Describe the concept of comparative advantages in trade.
9. What do you understand by ‘green paradox’ ? Discuss the consequences of green paradox.
10. Explain the concept of efficiency in terms of consumption and production with the help of
appropriate diagrams
11. Outline the issue behind the ‘growth-environmental’ controversy.
Section-C
Note: Answer in about 100-150 words each:
12. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 100 words each : 2×6=12
(a) Externalities
(b) Contingent valuation Method
(c) Environmental Kuznets Curve
(d) Global commons
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