Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2008-1st Year B.Tech techincal communication and social sciences - Question Paper

BTECH DEGREE 1st YEAR exam JUNE 2008
tech. COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Time:3 Hrs Max marks:100
PART A
tech. COMMUNICATION

1. a) discuss the term body language.

b) Bring out with suitable examples the difference b/w asking and telling.

c) What is a CV? elaborate the points to be kept in mind while writing a CV?

d) Frame a brief argument b/w two students 1 saying that admission to professional
colleges should be on the basis of a common entrance exam while the other is
of opinion that it should be on the basis of marks found in the qualifying
exam.

2. a) Write an essay on the formalities to be observed in convening and conducting a
meeting?
OR

b) What is studying Comprehension? elaborate the factors which influence studying
comprehension? Mention the relation b/w studying speed and studying
comprehension. How can you increase your studying speed?

3. a) Write an essay on the role of graphics in communication.

PART B
SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. a) discuss the terms scientific determinism and the uncertainty principle.

b) Write a note on a moral dilemma and a solution for it.

c) discuss a food chain and a food web.

d) discuss the levels of water availability that indicate water stress and water scarcity.

e) Write a brief note on air pollution.

2. a) Write an essay on the technological advances achieved by India since independence.
OR

b) Enumerate the professional ideals and virtues we expect from engineers.

3. a) Write an essay on energy resources and the role of an individual in the conservation
of energy.
OR

b) discuss in detail the concept of an eco system, its structure and functions.

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