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UGC NET Paper 1 Unit 9 Overview

The document outlines various types of pollution, their pollutants, associated diseases, and their relevance to previous years' questions. It also details the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aimed at improving global conditions. Additionally, it lists significant environmental laws and protocols established to address pollution and promote sustainability.

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UGC NET Paper 1 Unit 9 Overview

The document outlines various types of pollution, their pollutants, associated diseases, and their relevance to previous years' questions. It also details the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aimed at improving global conditions. Additionally, it lists significant environmental laws and protocols established to address pollution and promote sustainability.

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UGC NET Paper 1 - Unit 9: People, Development and Environment

1. Types of Pollution, Pollutants & Diseases

Pollution Type Pollutants Diseases/Effects PYQ Relevance

Air PM2.5, PM10, CO, SO2, NOx Asthma, COPD, Lung cancer 2020-23

Water Arsenic, Mercury, Nitrates Cholera, Hepatitis 2020, 2023

Soil Pesticides, Fertilizers Cancer, Skin Disease 2021

Noise Traffic, Loudspeakers Hypertension, Deafness 2022

Thermal Hot Water Aquatic disruption 2021

Radioactive Iodine-131, Cesium Cancer, Birth defects 2024

Light Urban lights Sleep disruption Conceptual

2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1. No Poverty

2. Zero Hunger

3. Good Health

4. Quality Education

5. Gender Equality

6. Clean Water and Sanitation

7. Affordable and Clean Energy

8. Decent Work

9. Industry & Infrastructure

10. Reduced Inequality

11. Sustainable Cities

12. Responsible Consumption

13. Climate Action

14. Life Below Water

15. Life on Land

16. Peace and Justice

17. Partnerships for the Goals


UGC NET Paper 1 - Unit 9: People, Development and Environment

3. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

1. Eradicate Poverty and Hunger

2. Universal Primary Education

3. Gender Equality

4. Reduce Child Mortality

5. Improve Maternal Health

6. Combat HIV/AIDS

7. Environmental Sustainability

8. Global Partnership

4. Environmental Laws and Acts

Act/Law Year Objective PYQ Use

Environment Protection Act 1986 Umbrella law Multiple

Air Act 1981 Air Pollution Control 2020, 2024

Water Act 1974 Water Pollution Control 2023

Wildlife Protection Act 1972 Wildlife safety 2022, 2025

Forest Conservation Act 1980 Prevent deforestation 2021

NGT Act 2010 Environmental Tribunal 2022, 2024

Biodiversity Act 2002 Biodiversity conservation 2021

Noise Pollution Rules 2000 Noise Control Conceptual

5. Major Environmental Protocols

Protocol Year Objective

Ramsar 1971 Wetlands Conservation

Stockholm Conference 1972 UNEP Origin

CITES 1973 Endangered Species Trade

Bonn 1979 Migratory Species


UGC NET Paper 1 - Unit 9: People, Development and Environment

Montreal 1987 Ozone Layer Protection

Basel 1989 Hazardous Waste

CBD 1992 Biological Diversity

UNFCCC 1992 Climate Framework

Kyoto 1997 GHG Emissions Reduction

Stockholm 2001 POPs Ban

Paris Agreement 2015 Climate Change Limiting

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