📘 Class 11 Economics – Sample Paper

Chapter 7: Environment and Sustainable Development

🔷 Section A – Statistics for Economics (40 Marks)

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1 – Q10 (1 × 10 = 10 marks)
Answer in one or two lines.

Q1. What is environment?
Q2. Define sustainable development.
Q3. What is meant by carrying capacity?
Q4. What are renewable resources?
Q5. Define non-renewable resources.
Q6. What is pollution?
Q7. What is biodiversity?
Q8. What is meant by depletion of resources?
Q9. What are common property resources?
Q10. State one environmental problem faced by India.

Short Answer Questions

Q11 – Q16 (3 × 6 = 18 marks)
Answer in 60–80 words.

Q11. Explain the importance of environment in economic development.
Q12. Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.
Q13. Explain the concept of sustainable development.
Q14. Explain the causes of environmental degradation.
Q15. Describe the functions of the environment.
Q16. Explain the meaning of carrying capacity.

Long Answer Questions

Q17 – Q18 (6 × 2 = 12 marks)

Q17. Explain the need for sustainable development in India.
OR
Explain the relationship between economic development and environment.

Q18. Describe the major environmental challenges faced by India.

🔷 Section B – Indian Economic Development (40 Marks)

Very Short Answer Questions

Q19 – Q28 (1 × 10 = 10 marks)
Answer in one line.

Q19. What is global warming?
Q20. What is climate change?
Q21. What is ozone depletion?
Q22. What is air pollution?
Q23. What is water pollution?
Q24. What is solid waste?
Q25. Name one renewable source of energy.
Q26. What is deforestation?
Q27. What is environmental sustainability?
Q28. Name one government initiative for environmental protection in India.

Short Answer Questions

Q29 – Q34 (3 × 6 = 18 marks)
Answer in 60–80 words.

Q29. Explain the concept of environmental sustainability.
Q30. Explain the effects of air and water pollution.
Q31. Describe the role of renewable energy in sustainable development.
Q32. Explain the concept of intergenerational equity.
Q33. Explain the causes of global warming.
Q34. How can sustainable development be achieved in India?

Long Answer Questions

Q35 – Q36 (6 × 2 = 12 marks)

Q35. Explain the measures taken by the government to protect the environment.
OR
Describe the major causes and consequences of environmental degradation.

Q36. Why is sustainable development essential for long-term economic growth? Explain.