Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) 2007 B.E Computer Science environment science - Question Paper

What is meant by environment? Enumerate and explain its different components.

describe natural resources. How will you classify natural resources? discuss major reasons of the resource depletion.

Write short notes on:
i) Causes and effects of deforestation
ii) Effects of mining on environment
iii) Darns-benefits and issues
iv) Advantages and limitations of non-conventional sources of energy.

What is ecosystem? With the help of the suitable models discuss the energy flow in the ecosystem.

discuss the types, characteristic features and functions of forest ecosystem.

Write the short notes on
i) Ecological pyramids
ii) Ecological succession
iii) Food Chain and food web

What is meant by 'biodiversity'? discuss the 3 levels of biodiversity and point out the major threats of biodiversity depiction.

discuss the consumptive, productive, ethical, aesthetic, social and optional value of biodiversity

Write short notes on
i) Hotspots of biodiversity
ii) Bio-geographical classification of India
iii) In-situ and Ex-situ conservation.

describe water pollution? explain its major sources and effects.

What is solid waste? discuss the sources and effects of solid waste.

Write short notes on
i) Disaster management
ii) Air pollution control devices
iii) Sources and effects of radioactive pollution.

What is watershed? Critically explain the objectives and practices of watershed management.

How do you describe pollution as per Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974? elaborate the salient features of the Act?

Write Short notes on
i) Ozone layer depletion
ii) Human Rights
iii) Rain water harvesting

What is environmental science? explain the multidisciplinary nature of environmental science. How would environment awareness help to protect our environment.

elaborate alternate sources of energy? define any 2 of them

explain the productive, consumptive and protective functions of forest. elaborate the major causes of deforestation and its after effects?

Write short notes on
i) Water conflicts in India
ii) Impacts of Mineral extraction on environment.

What is ecological succession? discuss the causes, kinds and process of succession.

describe ecosystem. discuss the types, characteristic features, structure and functions of aquatic ecosystem

What is food chain and food web? discuss with the help of suitable examples.

Differentiate ranging from the
i) National park and sanctuary
ii) In-situ and ex-situ conservation
iii) Species and genetic biodiversity
iv) Endangered and extinct species

How is biodiversity valuable for human beings? discuss in brief.

With the suitable examples discuss how are poaching and human-wildlife conflicts responsible for biodiversity depletion?

explain the salient features of the hot-spots of Eastern Himalayas and the Western Ghats.

India is a mega biodiversity region. Justify it.

Write a note on bio-geographical classification of India.

elaborate the major sources of thermal pollution? How can it be controlled?

How industrial, domestic, agricultural and other wastes affect the fertility of the soil? explain the measures to check it.

What is BOD? How is domestic discharge responsible for increasing the BOD level into the stream?

What is Water Pollution. explain the sources of water pollution

Write a note on solid waste management practices.

Why do earthquake occur? Suggest the management plan for mitigate the effects of earthquake.

What is rainwater harvesting? elaborate the major objectives for rainwater harvesting? discuss a few methodologies for harvesting the rainwater.

explain the salient features of the
i) Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972
ii) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
iii) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Write short notes on
i) Wasteland reclamation
ii) Population explosion
iii) Sustainable development
iv) Acid rain

elaborate the main objectives of environmental studies?

elaborate the major causes of deforestation? Briefly discuss the effects of deforestation on environment.

explain the benefits and impacts of construction of big dams.

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