Guru Nanak Dev University 2011-2nd Year B.C.A Computer Application Environmental Studies (Compulsory), - Question Paper

(For Private students)

Time: three Hours
Max. Marks: 100

(For Regular Students)

Time: 2.5 Hours
Max. Marks: 75

Note: (1) Attempt any six ques. from section-A, every carrying 5 marks.
(2) Attempt any three ques. from part -B, every carrying 15 marks.

SECTION-A

1. Discuss the benefits and issues of major dams.

2. What are the positive effects of modern agriculture?

3. What is ecological succession?

4. Give the characteristics of desert ecosystem.

5. Give differences ranging from genetic and ecosystem diversity.

6. "India is considered as mega-diversity nation." what are.

7. What is habitat loss? How does it lead to fragmentation?

8. Explain different techniques of water conservation.

9. Give a brief account on environmental protection Act.

10. Explain the role of info technology in environment and human health.

SECTION-B

1. Give a detailed account on different renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

2. What is solid waste management? discuss the role of vermicomposting in solid waste
management.

3. Give detailed account on causes, effects and control measures of Urban and industrial waste.

4. Explain different environmental problems. How these can be solved?

5. Give the characteristics features, structures and function of terrestrial ecosystem.

6. What are the sources of air pollution? discuss health benefits of excessive air pollution.

Earning:   Approval pending.