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I Seme ster, Janua ry, 2023

Paper Code: BS-I09 Subje ct: Envir onme ntal Studies

Time: I½ Hrs. Max. Mark s:30

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Note: Attem pt O. No. 1 which is comp ulsor y and any two

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Ql Attempt any 4 parts from Ql

2.5 1
(a) Enlist the objectives of Environmental Studies.
What are 2.5 1
(b) Write short note on Acid mine drainage and Mine fires.
the reasons behind it.
chain 2.5 1
(c) Differentiate between Detritus food chain and grazing food
with example
onment 2.5 2
(d) Define thermal pollution . How does it effect aquatic envir
2.5 2
(e) Enumerate 4 R 's hierarchy of Solid Waste Management
Q2 Attempt all parts from Q2
n can be 4 1
(a) What are the various ways by which energy from Ocea
harnessed? Explain in detail.
statement 4 I
(b) Energy flow in ecosystem is unidirectional. Justify the
havin g inverted
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with example. Also explain the type of ecosystem
pyramid.
Write a short note on 1. Biopiracy 2. Bioprospecting
2 l
(c)
Q3 Attempt all parts from Q3
statement 5 2
(a) Smog is the menace for urban cities globally. Justify the
types of
with chemical reactions related to built up of different
Smog s and its implications. 2
explain 5 '
(b) Write about the biological treatment of wastewater and
any one process in detail.
Q4 Attempt all parts from Q4 1

fill. Can 4 2
(a) Explain construction and working of Sanitary Land
gement.
Sanitary Landfill solve the problem of urban waste mana
Give your comments? 2
citing 2
(b) List down the artificial sources of radiation pollution
exam ples/ case study . 1
g of 4
(c) Write down the case study on conflict over equitable sharin
water resource
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MID T ERM EXAMINATION
B. TECH PROGRAMMES (UNDER THE AEGIS OF USICT& USAR)
I Semester, February, 2023

Paper Code: BS-109 Subject: Environmental Studies

Time: 1½ Hrs. Max. Marks: 30

Note: Attempt Q. No. 1 which is compulsory and any two more questions from remaining.

Q. No. Question Max. CO(s)

Marks
Ql Attempt any 4 parts from Ql

(a) Comment on multi-disciplinary nature of Environmental Studies. 2.5 I

(b) Differentiate between surface mining and subsurface mining. 2.5 I
(c) What is undemutrition and malnutrition? Mention the two common 2.5 1
diseases caused by malnutrition.
(d) How is ozone essential for survival oflife on earth? Mention causes 2.5 2
and consequences of its depletion.
(e) .Write a short note on Chipko Movement. I 2.5 2
Q2 Attempt all parts from Q2

(a) What are the various ways by which wind energy can be harnessed? ! 4 I
Mention the merits and demerits of using wind energy.
(b) Write a short note on India as a mega-diversity nation. 4 I
(c) What is ecological succession? 2 1
Q3 Attempt all parts from Q3

(a) What is 'Greenhouse effect'? Which gases are responsible for 5 2

Greenhouse effect? How does it affect the global climate?
(b) Name the principal sources of water pollution. Discuss the trickling 5 2
filter process.
Q4 Attempt all parts from Q4

(a) What do you mean by incineration? What are the advantages 4 2

associated with it? Mention the type of waste for which incineration
method is most suitable.
(b) How soil pollution can be controlled? 2 2
(c) Explain the major causes of deforestation. Briefly describe the 4 I
effects of deforestation on environment.

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8.TECH PROGRAMMES (UNDER THE AEGIS OF USICT &USAR)
First Semester, November- 2023

Paper Code: BS-109 Subject: Environmental Studies

Time: I½ Hrs. Max. Marks: 30

Note: Attempt Q. No. I which is compulsory and any two more questions from remaining.

Q.No. Question Max. CO(s)

Marks
I Attempt all parts of QI (Every part is of equal marks)
a. Enumerate the objectives of Environmental Studies. 2.5*4 I
b. "Pyramid of Energy is always upright". Explain it. I
C. Briefly explain Sink of CO2 in atmosphere. 2
d. What is Waste Management Hierarchy? 2
2 Attempt any 2 parts ofQ2 (Each question carries eaual marks)
a. Mining, though detrimental for environment is required for 5*2 I
Economic · growth of Country. Justify the statement with
Example/Case study.
b. "Values of Biodiversity help in conserving Forest resource". I
Elaborate the statement writing about values of Biodiversity.
C. Discuss the importance of Biogeochemical cycle for the I
sustainence of Ecosystem . Explain any one cycle in detail with
cl'.clic diagram . ..
3 Attempt any 2 parts ofQ3 (Each question carries eaual marks)
a. Describe any one Secondary method of water treatment with its 5*2 2
merits and demerits.
b. Can Sanitary Landfill solves all our Solid waste management
problems. Write your opinion? Explain how Sanitary Landfill 2
works.
C. Write a note on Natural and anthropogenic sources of Radiation 2
pollution along with its effects, Give case study.
4. Attempt all parts ofQ4
a. Differentiate between Pyramid ofNum~er, Biomass and Energy.
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b. How does one combat the threat to Biodiversity? 3 I
C. Explain Chemical reaction involved in built up of Photochemical 4 2
smog

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Paper Code: BS- I 09 Subjec t: En,·ironmenta l St udies

Time: I½ Hrs. Max. Marks : 30

ns from remain ing.

Note: Attem pt Q. No. I which is compulsory a nd any two more questio

Max. CO(s)
Q. No. Questi on
Marks
1 Attem pt all parts of Qt (Every part is of eq ual marks)
2.5*4 I
a. Explain Mu ltidisciplinary nature of Environmental Studie$.
I
b. What is Ecological Succession.
2
C. Briefly explain Sink ofN02 in atmosphere.
2
d. Write down the causes of salinity in soil.
2 Attem pt any 2 parts of Q2 (Each question carries equal marks)
Dams are considered to be vital for any country to prosper yet it 5*2
I
a.
has major environmental and social implications. Justify the I
statement with Example/Case study.
nce and I
b. Write down the major rc::asons leading to Land subside
Landslides.
I
C. Describe forest ecosystem in detail.
3 Attem pt any 2 parts of 03 (Each question carries eq ual marks)
treatment with its -*?~ 2
a Describe Trickling filter method of water
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merits and demerits.

b. Explain construction and working of Sanitaty Landfi ll.
2
C. Write a note on sources of Noise pollution along with its effects.
2
4. Attem pt all parts of 04
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a. What are the methods of Biodiversity Conservation. Differentiate 5*2
between Bioprospecting and Biopiracy.
2
L I b. '.1/hat is thermal Pc!!uticn and it~ sc:.;rces.

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MI D- TE RM -II EXAMINATION
SEM EST ER_ !_ [B. TECH.) DEC 2023

Pap er Cod e: BS 109 Sub ject : Env iron men tal Studies
Tim e: 1.5 Hours Max imum Mar ks: 30

Note: Attempt any THREE questions in all including

Q. No. J wlzirh is compulsory.
Assume suitable missingdata ifany.
10
Ql Attempt any four parts. Each part carries 2.5 marks
three goals given by United
a) Wha t is sustainable development? Give any
Nati ons.
and its need.
b) Exp lain the concept of rain water harvesting
c) Give mer its and demerits of nuclear energy.
act.
d) Wri te salient features of Wildlife protection
.
e) Sug gest some methods to reduce consumerism
f) Wha t is Environmental Impact assessment?

the methods of waste land 5

Q2 a) Wha t is waste land reclamation? Discuss
reclamation .
the atmosphere. Explain the 5
b) Give the reasons for ozone layer depletion in
th and environment.
adve rse impacts of ozone-depletion on human heal

ill-effects of consumerism on 5
Q3 a) .Define the term "consumerism". Explain the
environment.
lacement, resettlement and 5
b) Discuss the vano us reasons for disp
to strengthen your answer.
rehabilitation of people. Cite a suitable case study

nization. 5
Q4 a) Explain major problems associated with urba
dioxide in the atmosphere. 5
b) Enumerate the effects of increasing carbon
Suggest som e measures to reduce it.