Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar University 2007 B.Tech Information Technology Envoronmental studies - Question Paper

L-234
SECOND YEAR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EXAMINATION, 2006

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Day and Date: Sunday, 7-5-2006 Total Marks: 70
Time: 11.00am to 2.00pm

Instructions: 1) All ques. are compulsory.

2) Figures to right indicate full marks.



Q.1 choose the accurate ans of the subsequent from provided alternatives: [Marks 10]

1.The term ecosystem was coined by

a) Tansley
b) Palmer
c) Robertson
d) Elton

2.Environmental protection act of India was passed in

a) 182
b) 1983
c) 1986
d) 2006

3.Indian biodiversity is threatened due to

a) Habitat destruction
b) Pollution
c) Forest destruction
d) All of the above


4. Which of the subsequent is the unit of the noise?

a) Decibel
b) Dynes
c) Rem
d) None of the above


5. Which of the subsequent gases is dominated in atmosphere?

a) Ozone
b) Methane
c) Hydrogen
d) Ammonia

6. Acid rain is formed by the generation of subsequent gas?

a) CO
b) H2S
c) CH4
d) SO2

7. The green house effect is caused by the subsequent gas

a) CO2
b) CH4
c) CFC’C
d) All of the above

8. Green plants are called………….in ecosystem

a) Petroleum
b) Biomass
c) Solar energy
d) None of the above

9. Land fills method of disposal of

a) Air pollutants
b) Waste water
c) Solid waste
d) None of the above

10. Mina Mata disease is caused by

a) Mercury
b) Arsenic
c) Cadmium
d) Lead



Q.2 ans any 3 ques. from the following: [Marks 15=5*3]


A) discuss the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies?

B) Environmental issue is associated with mining activities. discuss

C) provide biotic components of an ecosystem.

D) Outline the major affects of air pollution.

E) provide salient features of water (Presentations and control of pollution) Act, 1974 of India



Q.3 Write a short notes on any 3 of the following: [Marks 15=5*3]

A) Food Chain

B) Solar energy

C) Marine pollution

D) Green house effect

E) Rain water harvesting



Q.4 discuss energy flow in an ecosystem [Marks 10]

OR

provide resources and effects of noise pollution.



Q.5 what is natural disaster? discuss the causes and disaster management of earthquakes. [Marks 10]

OR

explain causes and affects of land degradation



Q.6 provide the objectives and important findings of your project work. [Marks 10]

Earning:   Approval pending.