Bangalore University 2007-1st Sem B.B.M Iester , /e - Question Paper

II Semester B.B.M. Examination, May/June 2007
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Time: 3Hours Max. Marks: 90

PART A

1. ans any ten of the subsequent. (10 X two = 20)

a. elaborate natural resources?
b. What is shifting cultivation?
c. What is an aquifer?
d. elaborate minerals?
e. elaborate the kinds of mining?
f. What is carrying capacity?
g. Differentiate renewable and non- renewable energy sources and provide an example of every.
h. elaborate shelterbelts?
i. What is a food chain. provide an example.
j. describe ecological succession.
k. Differentiate in- situ and ex- situ conservation.
l. What is Biomagnification? provide an example.

PART B

2. Write explanatory note on any five. (5 X five = 25)

a. Causes and consequences of deforestation.
b. Solar Energy.
c. Water logging.
d. Universal Energy Flow model.
e. Bio geographical habits of India.
f. Endangered species.
g. Acid rain.

PART C

ans any 3 ques.. (3 X 15 = 45)

3. "Development leads to destruction". Substantiate with special reference to dams.
4. elaborate the agents of soil erosion? Suggest suitable soil conservation practices.
5. a) "India is a mega- diversity Nation". Amplify.
b) elaborate hot spots of biodiversity? Mention the Indian hot spots.
6. a) "Noise is a sinister threat". Substantiate with reference to auditory and non- auditory effects of noise.
b) provide the noise standards recommended by CPCB.
7. "Population, consumerism and waste production are interrelated". Comment.

Earning:   Approval pending.