SYLLABUS OF GRADE XII – ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ES1202)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- This syllabus is divided into eight units. All the units are compulsory.
- Separate marks are given with each unit.
UNIT | AREA COVERED | MARKS |
UNIT 1 | ENVIRONMENT THROUGH AGES | 10 |
UNIT 2 | ECOLOGICAL CONCEPT AND ISSUES | 15 |
UNIT 3 | HUMAN IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENT | 10 |
UNIT 4 | CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | 15 |
UNIT 5 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | 15 |
UNIT 6 | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 10 |
UNIT 7 | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | 10 |
UNIT 8 | ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | 15 |
TOTAL MARKS | 100 TIME: 3 HOURS |
UNIT 1
Environment through Ages(10 Marks)
1.1 Environment-Origin, Evolution of Environment and its uses by Humans
UNIT 2
Ecological Concept and Issues(15 Marks)
2.1 Principles of Ecology: Composition and various Types of Ecosystem
UNIT 3
Human Impact of Environment(10 Marks)
3.1 Human Settlements and their impact on Environment
UNIT 4
Contemporary Environmental Issues(15 Marks)
4.1 Environmental Pollution and Natural Disasters
4.2 National and Global Environmental Issues
UNIT 5
Environmental Conservation(15 Marks)
5.1 Conservation of Biodiversity and other Natural Resources (Soil, Land, Water, Energy etc.)
UNIT 6
Sustainable Development(10 Marks)
6.1 Sustainable development with regard to Agriculture and Cleaner technology
UNIT 7
Environmental Management(10 Marks)
7.1 Environmental Ethics
7.2 Legislation for Environmental Improvement
7.3 Organization devoted to Environment of water
UNIT 8
Energy and Environment(15 Marks)
8.1 Energy use and its Impact on Environment
8.2 Energy Conservation