Osmania University (OU) 2011-4th Year B.E Computer Science and Engineering .2/(CE/ECE/MP/CSE& Automobile Engg.)2 Semester (Main) ,/e ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - Question Paper

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
B.E.2/4YEAR(CE/ECE/MP/CSE & Automobile Engg.)2 Semester(Main)Examination,
May/June 2011
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES


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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING B.E. II/IV Year (CE/ECE/M/P/CSE & Automobile Engg.) II Semester (Main) Examination,

May/June 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Time : 3 Hours]    [Max. Marks : IS

Answer all questions from Part A.

Answer five questions from Part B.

Part A - (10 x 2'/2 = 25)

1.    Differentiate between Bio-sphere and ecosystem.

2.    Discuss the concept of Endangered Species.

3.    Mention the causes of soil erosion.

4.    Enumerate various methods of water conservation.

5.    State the benefits of biodiversity.

&r Write the function of Pollution Control Board.

7.~    Briefly explain the necessity of watershed management.

8.    Write effects of population explosion on sustainable ecosystem.

9. List out a few air-pollution control monitoring equipment. 10. Briefly describe legal provisions in India for management of Disasters. Part B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks) 11. (a) Write the measures to be taken to prevent depletion of ground water resources. 5 (b) Discuss the growing energy needs of our country. Critically examine the sun energy option. 5 < 12. (a) Write how the energy and food needs satisfy in a river ecosystem. 5 (b) Discuss the significance of food chains, food webs and Food pyramids to maintain balanced ecosystem. 5 -13. (a) Explain the hierarchical levels of biodiversity. 5 (b) Write endangered and endemic species of India. 5 14. (a) Give an account of how himan interactions are responsible for environmental degradation. 5 (b) Explain the schematic treatment as a control of air pollution from any chemical industry. 5 , 15. (a) Write and explain the salient features of Forest Conservation Act of the Indian Constitution. 5 (b) Classify solid waste. Write the adverse effects of solid waste. State how can the solid waste be managed.

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16.    (a) Write the ethical basis of environment education and awareness.    6 (b)    Write the basic principles of disaster management. 4

17.    Write short notes on any three of the following :    10

(a)    The nitrogen cycle in the ecosystem.

(b)    Thermal pollution.

(c)    The conservation ethic and traditional value systems of India.

(d)    Imapct of disasters on environment, infrastructure and development.

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