Code No: V0122
II B.Tech II Semester (R07) Regular/Supply Examinations, Apr- 2010
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to CE, EEE, ME, CSE, EIE, BME, IT, E.Con.E, BOT)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. a) Describe how you would methodically record the elements and resources in an
ecosystem and assess its functioning.
b) “Fuel powered ecosystems are man’s wealth generating and also pollution generating
systems” – Justify.
2. a) What are the various reasons for increase in population in India?
b) Suggest suitable measures for population control and discuss the merits of population
control.
3. a) What do you understand by the term ‘Biodiversity’? Discuss in detail.
b) What are the different services that are contributed in various ways by biodiversity?
4. Discuss the impact of science and technology on environment with suitable examples.
5. a) Discuss the phenomenon of global warming along with its effects and control
measures.
b) What are the impacts of thermal pollution on global warming?
6. a) Discuss the concept of sustainable development.
b) What are the major obstacles in the path of sustainable development in India?
7. Discuss the environmental impacts of irrigation and hydro-power projects.
8. a) Discuss the various methods for e-waste management?
b) Discuss the hazards of Biochemical wastes and explain the necessity to manage
these wastes?
Code No: V0122
II B.Tech II Semester (R07) Regular/Supply Examinations, Apr- 2010
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to CE, EEE, ME, CSE, EIE, BME, IT, E.Con.E, BOT)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. a) Give an account of the structure and functions of an ecosystem.
b) Discuss the way in which ecosystems are destroyed by human activities.
2. a) Discuss population explosion in Indian context.
b) What should be the objectives of a sound population policy?
3. a) Why is it necessary to maintain biodiversity?
b) Discuss In-Situ and Ex-Situ conversation measures of biodiversity with suitable
examples.
4. Discuss the role of information technology and value education in environment and
human health.
5. Discuss the global effects of pollution and suggest suitable measures.
6. a) What do you understand by ‘Sustainable Life Styles’?
b) Explain suitable measures for sustainable development with suitable examples.
7. Discuss the environmental impacts of irrigation and hydro power projects.
8. a) Discuss the problems associated with resettlement and rehabilitation of people?
b) Discuss the Ozone depleting substances. Explain the measures to be taken to reduce
their Release?
Code No: V0122
II B.Tech II Semester (R07) Regular/Supply Examinations, Apr- 2010
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to CE, EEE, ME, CSE, EIE, BME, IT, E.Con.E, BOT)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. What is an environment? Enumerate and discuss the various segments of environment in
brief.
2. a) Explain about various forest resources.
b) What are the causes and effects of deforestation?
3. a) Explain about the structure and functions of an ecosystem.
b) Discuss the role of producers, consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem.
4. a)Discuss the main causes of Poaching. How do you protect Wildlife from Poaching?
b) Why is it important to preserve the major hotspots and how do they contribute to the
Environment in different ways?
5. a) Describe various Air pollutants and their characteristics.
b) Discuss the various Air pollution control measures.
6. a) What are the major causes of Nuclear hazards and accidents?
b) Discuss the ways to minimize radiation exposure in case of a nuclear accident.
7. Explain the trends with regard to the populous countries in the world and their
environmental implications and the control measures to be adopted.
8. Describe your recent visit to any cosmopolitan city and its impact on environment and
discuss the various measures to control the pollution levels.
Code No: V0122
II B.Tech II Semester (R07) Regular/Supply Examinations, Apr- 2010
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to CE, EEE, ME, CSE, EIE, BME, IT, E.Con.E, BOT)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. a) Explain the need for students from all courses to be aware of environmental issues.
b) Write briefly about the scope of environmental studies.
2. a) Compare and Contrast between Renewable and Non-Renewable resources.
b) Explain the Environmental impact of extracting and using Mineral resources.
3. a) Define an ecosystem and list various components of an ecosystem.
b) Briefly explain the manner in which ecosystems are destroyed by human activities.
4. a) How do you explain Biodiversity at Global, National and Local levels?
b) Discuss about various Ex-Situ conservation measures of Biodiversity.
5. a) Discuss about the wastes that are prohibited from processing along with municipal
solid waste.
b) Briefly describe methods of heating and disposal of solid waste.
6. a) What is global warming? Enumerate the steps being taken to reduce the effects of
Global Warming.
b) How do you create Public awareness for protection of Environment?
7. a) Explain the trends with regard to the populous countries in the world and their
environmental implications.
b) Discuss the role of Family Welfare Programs in the control of population explosion.
8. a) Discuss about any three alternative energy sources and compare with conventional
energy sources.
b) Explain in detail about utilization of solar energy for water heating and street lights
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