What are urban forests? What steps must be taken to improve the area under forests in urban areas.

How should the resource planning be done in urban areas to equalise the distribution of amenities?

Explain the concept of Rank size Rule. What are the key points in rank size distribution of cities.

Explain the difference between smart cities and eco cities.

Define urban ecology. Explain its importance from sociological point of view.

Explain the factors responsible for urbanization.

Highlight the importance of sustainable urban development in generating jobs and securing livelihoods.

Write a note on the meteorological factors affecting the urban environment?

Explain the features of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers (Recognition of forest rights) Act 2006. Explain the importance of Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

Explain the salient features of Biomedical wastes (Management and handling) Rules 1998, and Municipal solid waste (Management and handling) Rules 2000.

Cartagena protocol on biosafety

Montreal Protocol

The Antarctic Treaty, 1959

Johannesburg declaration on sustainable development

Forest Conservation Act, 1980

Noise Pollution Control Laws

Public Liability Insurance Act 1991

EIA

Explain the key mechanisms of Kyoto protocol. Explain the features of Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

State Pollution Control Board