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 | read more |
| Unit 2 | Ecological Concept and Issues | 15 | read more |
| Unit 3 | Human Impact of Environment | 10 | read more |
| Unit 4 | Contemporary Environmental Issues | 15 | read more |
| Unit 5 | Environmental Conservation | 15 | read more |
| Unit 6 | Sustainable Development | 10 | read more |
| Unit 7 | Environmental Management | 10 | read more |
| Unit 8 | Energy and Environment | 15 | read more |
| 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
Referred Book
- NP Nootan Environmental Education for Class 12