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Ensc 103: Environment And Development Question Paper

Ensc 103: Environment And Development

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Science

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE)

ENSC 103: ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

STREAMS: B.SC (ENSC) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL questions in Section A andANY TWO in Section B.

SECTION A (30 MARKS)

Q1. Define the following terms. [3 marks]

(i) Sustainable Development
(ii) Gender Mainstreaming
(iii) Rural Development

Q2. (a) Outline the link between poverty and environmental degradation. [3 marks]

(b) Briefly discuss the ‘tragedy of the commons’ using community grazing
pasture as an example. [3 marks]

Q3. State three causes of under development in Kenya. [3 marks]

Q4. Briefly discuss the link between economic development and environmental
degradation. [3 marks]

Q5. Write short notes on: [4 marks]

(i) Gender & urban development

Q6. State and outline THREE Millennium Development Goals which the Government of Kenya has mainstreamed in different sectors to promote development and eradicate poverty. [3 marks]

Q7. State the importance of Community Based Management in the conservation of the environment. [2 marks]

Q8. Describe Polluter-Pays principle and Precautionary principle in the protection of the environment in order to achieve sustainable development. [4 marks]

Q9. State the importance of rural sociology in rural development in Kenya. [2 marks]

SECTION B (40 MARKS) ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS.

Q10. (a) Discuss urban environmental problems caused by growing populations in
Kenya outlining measures which need to solve the problems. [12 marks]

(b) Discuss measures for promoting sustainable development in Kenya. [8 marks]

Q11. Developing countries like Kenya relies heavily on natural resources for development. Citing examples, discuss natural resources in Kenya and how they contribute to economic development of the country. [20 marks]

Q12. (a) Discuss how gender inequalities hinder development. [10 marks]

(b) Climate change is one of the major challenges of development in both developed and developing countries. Discuss how climate change affects people and the environment. [10 marks]

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