WBCHSE Class 11 Syllabus for Environmental Studies

SYLLABUS ENVIRONMENT STUDIES (ENVS) Class - XI Full Marks: 100 Theory: 80 marks Project: 20 marks Chapter-I: MAN AND ENVIRONMENT i) Introduction ii) Dimensions of Environment-Physical, Biological & Social iii) Human Being as a Rational and social Partner in Environmental Actions iv) Society and Environment in India: Indian Traditions, Customs and Culture- Past and Present v) Population and Environment vi) Impact of Human Activities on Environment vii) Conclusion Chapter-II: ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT i) Introduction ii) Economic and Social Needs as a Basic Considerations for Development iii) Global Development Scenario-Some Facts iv) Agriculture and Industry as Major Sectors of Development v) Social factors Affecting Development- Education, Employment, Child Marriage and child Labour, Health, Social Security, Cultural and ethical Values vi) Impact of Development on Environment – Changing Pattern of Land Use, Land Reclamation, Deforestation, Resource Depletion, Pollution and Environmental Degradation vii) Impact of Liberalization and Globalization on Agriculture and Industrial Development 208

SYLLABUS viii) Role of the Society in Development and Environment – Public Awareness Through Education, Eco-clubs, Population Education Programme, Campaigns, Public Participation in Development Chapter-III: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND GLOBAL ISSUES i) Air Pollution ii) Water Pollution iii) Soil Pollution iv) Hazardous Waste and Materials v) Noise Pollution vi) Radiation Pollution vii) Ozone Layer Depletion and its Effects viii) Green House Effects and Global Warming ix) Pollution Related Diseases x) Disaster – Natural & Man-Made xi) Strategies for Pollution abatement and Environmental Quality Improvement Chapter-IV: ENERGY i) Introduction ii) Changing Global Pattern of Energy Consumption iii) Energy Consumption as a Measure of Quality of Life-Style iv) Energy Scenario in India v) Energy Sources vi) Fossil fuel Harnessing and Environmental Consequences vii) Energy Conservation- Efficient Production and Efficient Uses viii) Planning & Management of Energy PROJECT Project: 20 marks (1500-2000 words) (any one) 1. A Project Report on Air/Water/Sound Pollution in your locality. 2. Eco-friendly unconventional source of Energy 3. Waste Management System in your local Hospital 4. Afforestation Programme taken by your Municipality/Panchayet 209