SATHEE CUET: How to prepare for पर्यावरण और जलवायु (Environment & Climate) for CUET-UG ?

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for पर्यावरण और जलवायु (Environment & Climate) has evolved over the past three years (2022-2024). Below is an analysis of its marking pattern, difficulty level, and chapter-wise weightage based on past trends and official notifications.

1. CUET Marking Pattern (2022-2024)

Total Questions: 50 (out of which 40 must be attempted)
Marks per Question: +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Total Marks: 200 (40 × 5)
Duration: 45 minutes
Language: Available in Hindi & English

Key Observations: - Negative marking applies, so guessing is risky. - No fixed syllabus , but NCERT Class 12 Biology (Unit 10: Ecology & Environment) is a major source. - Questions are conceptual and application-based , not purely factual.

2. Chapter-wise Weightage (Based on Previous Trends)

The subject broadly covers Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Environmental Policies. Below is an estimated weightage:

Chapter/Topic	Weightage (2022-2024)	Expected No. of Questions
Ecosystem & Biodiversity	25-30%	8-10
- Food chains, energy flow, biomes
- Conservation strategies (IUCN, CBD)
Climate Change & Global Warming	20-25%	6-8
- Greenhouse effect, Kyoto Protocol
- Carbon footprint, IPCC reports
Pollution & Waste Management	15-20%	5-7
- Air/Water/Soil pollution
- E-waste, plastic waste rules
Environmental Policies & Laws	15-20%	5-7
- UNEP, Paris Agreement, NAPCC
- Wildlife Protection Act, EPA 1986
Sustainable Development	10-15%	4-6
- SDGs, renewable energy
Miscellaneous (Current Affairs)	5-10%	2-4
- Recent COP summits, environmental days

3. Difficulty Level & Trends (2022-2024)

2022: Moderate difficulty, more NCERT-based.
2023: Slightly tougher, with more current affairs (e.g., COP27, LiFE Mission).
2024: Expected to focus on applied ecology & recent policies (e.g., Green Credit Scheme).

Top Sources: 1. NCERT Class 12 Biology (Unit 10) – Core concepts. 2. Shankar IAS Environment Book – For policies & current updates. 3. Government Reports (IPCC, UNEP, MoEFCC) – For latest data. 4. Newspapers (The Hindu, Down To Earth) – For recent developments.

4. Preparation Tips

✔ Focus on NCERT first , then expand to current affairs. ✔ Practice MCQs from previous years (available on NTA website). ✔ Revise key laws & global agreements (e.g., Montreal Protocol, Ramsar Convention). ✔ Avoid guesswork due to negative marking.

Would you like a topic-wise MCQ list or expected questions for 2025? Let me know!

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