Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) 2008 B.E Test 1 : Environmetal Studies - Question Paper
JAYPEE UNIVERSITY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WAKNACHAT, SOLAN(HP)
TEST I February 2008 B.Tech - IV SEMESTER, ALL BRANCHES
Max.Time: 1 Hr Max.Marks: 20
Course Code: 07B41GE10I Course Name: Environmental Studies Course CreditS:03
Note: Answer all questions Ql. (a) Give the interrelationship of Population, Environment and Development. (2.5)
(b) Using an energy pyramid with trophic levels, explain what happens to the
energy within the pyramid (2.5)
Q2. What are the various land use practices and discuss their impacts on environment (02)
Q3. (a) List out various categories of water pollutants and identify whether these pollutants originate from (a) Point Sources or (b) Non Point Sources. (02)
(b) Explain why dilution is not always the solution to water pollution. Give examples and conditions for which this solution is or is not applicable. (02)
Q4. What are greenhouse gases and identify their sources? What are the ramifications of global warming on planet earth? (03)
Q5. Suggest an appropriate energy resource which can be tapped in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages with other resources (03)
Q6. Write short notes on:
a) Geothermal energy .
b) HABs I
(03)
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