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Environment - Economic Development — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Economics

What Environment - Economic Development covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in Environment - Economic Development

1

Environment and Its Components

  • Environment refers to all conditions and elements surrounding living organisms.
  • It includes both living (animate) and non-living (inanimate) components.
  • Animate components: plants, animals, humans, microorganisms.
2

Ecosystem and Its Types

  • An ecosystem is a complex system of living and non-living things interacting with each other.
  • It includes cycles like water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen, along with energy flow and food chains.
  • Natural ecosystems function without human intervention (e.g., forests, lakes).
3

Environmental Pollution

  • Pollution occurs when harmful substances exceed natural levels in the environment.
  • Pollutants are classified as non-degradable (e.g., nuclear waste), degradable (e.g., vegetable waste), and slow-degrading (e.g., DDT, plastic).
  • Main types: Water, Air, and Noise Pollution.
4

Environmental Degradation and Conservation

  • Land degradation due to deforestation, overuse of chemicals, and urbanization.
  • Deforestation driven by agriculture, industries, fuelwood, and population growth.
  • Soil erosion caused by floods, wind, overgrazing, and mining.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Environment and Economic Development

EnvironmentEcosystemEnvironmental PollutionEnvironmental DegradationEnvironment-Economy RelationshipSustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental Functions

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What are the important topics in Environment - Economic Development for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics?
Key topics in Environment - Economic Development include Environment and Its Components, Ecosystem and Its Types, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Degradation and Conservation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Environment - Economic Development for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Environment - Economic Development. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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