UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

A gendered perspective in environmental studies emphasises that environmental policies and impacts are experienced differently by women and men due to socially constructed roles and power relations. It calls for analysing resource access, decision making and vulnerability through a gender lens. The stem describes exactly this differentiated approach,so gendered is the correct term.

Option A:
An ecocentric perspective places intrinsic value on ecosystems and non human nature, often downplaying human social distinctions. While important,it does not focus on differences between women and men as stated in the question.

Option B:
A gendered perspective helps reveal how women may bear disproportionate burdens of environmental degradation, such as walking longer distances for water or fuelwood. It also highlights their knowledge and contributions to resource management. This reasoning aligns closely with the stem.

Option C:
A technocratic approach emphasises technical expertise and engineering solutions, sometimes neglecting social and gender dimensions. It is not specifically concerned with unequal roles or vulnerabilities by gender.

Option D:
Neo classical refers to a school of economic thought that assumes rational individuals and competitive markets. Although it can be applied to environmental issues, it does not inherently address gendered differences.

Statements A, B, D and E are correct as they reflect recognised gender-differentiated roles, risks and contributions in environment and development. Different responsibilities shape how women and men access and manage resources, and gender-blind policies can worsen inequality. Clean energy can ease women’s workload and health risks, and gender analysis improves project outcomes. Statements C and F are false because women’s knowledge is crucial for resource management and gender is an important dimension in climate adaptation planning.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete as it omits E, ignoring how explicit gender analysis can make projects more equitable and effective. It therefore presents only a partial picture of gender–environment linkages.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes F, which wrongly claims that gender has no place in adaptation planning. Many adaptation frameworks explicitly address gendered vulnerabilities and capacities, so accepting F is inconsistent with practice.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it also accepts F and omits A. By leaving out A, it ignores differentiated roles, while including F denies the need for gender-responsive adaptation. This combination therefore mixes correct and incorrect elements.

Option D:
Option D is correct as it collects all four true statements while excluding C and F, which undervalue women’s contributions and the importance of gender in planning. It matches the integrated approach to gender, environment and development in the unit.

Statements A, B, C and E are correct on gendered roles, policy impacts, clean cooking benefits and participation. Statement D is wrong because gender analysis is crucial in adaptation. Statement F is wrong as environmental stress can aggravate gender-based violence. Therefore A, B, C and E only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes D (false).

Option B:
Option B is correct because it includes A, B, C and E and excludes D and F.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes F (false) and omits A.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes F (false) and omits B.