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IGNOU MEV-18 (January 2025 – July 2026) Assignment Questions
1. Explain the interactions between environment and human health. Explain the importance of a healthy environment and lifestyle.
2. Explain the concept of ecotoxicology. Write briefly the differences between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances. Describe the influence of environmental factors on toxicity.
3. Explain the factors affecting concentration of toxicants in environment. Explain the biochemical aspect of toxicants.
4. Explain the pathways, dispersion and transportation of the toxic substances. Explain the concept of bio-accumulation and bio-magnification.
5. Describe the concept of well-being. Explain the dimensions and determinants of health.
6. Explain the importance of public health surveillance and environmental health. Discuss the Government initiatives to promote environmental sanitation.
7. Explain various food borne diseases, their classification, pathogenesis, prevention and control.
8. Write short notes on the following:
a. Environmental monitoring
b. Absorption of Toxicants
c. Dose Response Relationship
d. Mechanism of Carcinogenicity and teratogens
IGNOU MEV-18 (January 2023 – July 2024) Assignment Questions
1. Define health. Explain the relationship between environmental quality and human health.
2. Elucidate the importance of maintaining sanitation for safeguarding human health.
3. Differentiate between degradable and non-degradable toxic substances giving appropriate examples.
4. Highlight the influence of ecological factors on toxicity of substances.
5. How does maintaining healthy lifestyle contribute towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3?
6. Explain the mechanism of absorption and distribution of toxicants.
7. Explain the causes and control measures of Goitre.
8. Describe the importance and objectives of environmental monitoring.




