Free Download: UGC NET Paper 1 Unit 5 Notes – People, Development, and Environment | Practice Tests & Flashcards

Preparing for the UGC NET Paper 1 exam? Unit 5 — People, Development, and Environment — is one of the most scoring yet conceptual topics in the syllabus. To help you master it, NETsaarthi brings you free, high-quality downloadable notes, practice tests, and flashcards for quick revision and concept clarity.

Understanding the Unit: People, Development, and Environment

This unit bridges the connection between human development, environmental sustainability, and ecological balance. It focuses on understanding the relationship between population growth, resource consumption, and sustainable development.

Key topics covered include:

  • Ecosystems, energy flow, and food chains
  • Greenhouse effect, climate change, and global warming
  • Environmental protection acts and international summits
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Human and environmental interactions
  • Natural and man-made disasters

💡 Pro Tip: Questions from this unit often test real-world awareness — so keep updated with current environmental reports and government schemes.

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Revision Test: UGC NET Paper 1 Unit 8 People, Development, and Environment

UGC NET Paper 1 Quick Revision (Unit 8)


UGC NET Paper 1 Unit 8 People, Development and Environment Flashcards for Rapid Revision

What does SDG stand for?

Sustainable Development Goals

What is the main cause of global warming?

Increase in greenhouse gases, especially CO₂ and methane

What was the theme of World Environment Day 2024?

Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration

What is an Ecosystem?

A biological community interacting with its physical environment

What is the 3R principle in waste management?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Who gave the concept of sustainable development?

Brundtland Commission (1987)

What is the major greenhouse gas?

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

How many Sustainable Development Goals are there?

17

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