Rashtra Gaurav & Environmental Studies Syllabus with Theory + MCQs | LU Notes 2025

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2024–2025 SYLLABUS

Since the exam is MCQ-based, I have provided multiple-choice questions for every topic, along with theory for some topics to help you understand the concepts better.

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UNIT I

Indian Society : Unity in Diversity in Indian Society
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Indian Culture – Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture (Ancient to Modern)
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Gender Equality and Role of Women’s Organisations
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Issues of Poverty, Development, and Urbanisation
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Social Empowerment
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National and International Awards and Awardees
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UNIT II

Globalisation : Impact of Globalisation on Indian Society (Education, Health, Economy)
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Development of Science and Technology in India
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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Issues
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Cultural Heritage and Tourist Destinations in India
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UNIT III

Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies – Definition, Scope, Importance
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Public Awareness Needs
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Natural Resources and Associated Problems:

• Forest Resources – Deforestation, Timber Extraction

• Water Resources – Overuse, Floods, Dams, Conflicts

• Mineral Resources – Use and Exploitation

• Food Resources – World Food Problems

• Energy Resources – Renewable vs Non-renewable

• Land Resources – Degradation, Erosion, Desertification
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Role of Individuals in Natural Resource Conservation
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UNIT IV

Ecosystem Concepts – Structure and Function

Forest Ecosystem, Grassland Ecosystem, Desert Ecosystem, Aquatic Ecosystem
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Biodiversity and Conservation
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India as a Mega-Diversity Nation and Biodiversity Hotspots
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Environmental Pollution – Causes, Effects, and Control Measures

Air, Water, Soil, Marine, Noise, Thermal, Nuclear Hazards

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Solid Waste Management – Urban and Industrial
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Role of Individuals in Pollution Prevention
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UNIT V

Disaster Management – Floods, Earthquakes, Cyclones, Landslides
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Social Issues and Environment
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Sustainable Development
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Environmental Protection Act
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Environmental Ethics and Eco-Feminism
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Climate Change and Global Warming
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Human Population and the Environment
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Population Explosion and Family Welfare Programme
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Human Rights and Value Education
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Women and Child Welfare
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