Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU) 2006 B.Sc Information Technology ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - Question Paper

B.Sc./B.Com./Home Sc./B.Sc.Hons./B.Com.
Hons. B.C.A./B.Sc. I.T. (Part I)
EXAMINATION, 2006

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Time allowed : 3 hours

Maximum marks : 100
1. (a) Give the definition of environmental pollution.
(b) What do you mean by the depletion of ozone layer?
(c) Explain the meaning of mortality.
(d) Comment upon ‘Earth Summit.’
(e) Define holocaust.
(f) What is the meaning of solid waste management?
(g) What is the meaning of biodiversity?
(h) Give the definition of ecosystem.
(i) Enumerate the 5 main causes of deforestation.
(j) Name the gases responsible for greenhouse effect and depletion of ozone layer.
2. Describe Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 under the subsequent heads:
(i) Object
Constitution
Main part
Shortcoming
3. Explain main points of census of Rajasthan 2001.
4. Write an essay on social problems and environment.
5. Explain the causes and effects of soil pollution.
6. Give a comprehensive account of the mineral wealth of Rajasthan, mining, harmful effects of mining and methods to overcome them.
7. Give a detailed account of the Acid rain.
8. Give a comprehensive account of disaster and their management.
9. What is the meaning of water pollution? define different sources of water pollution.
10. Describe the thereats to biodiversity.

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