Osmania University (OU) 2009-2nd Year B.Pharm B PHARM II SEMESTER 9MAIN) EXMINATION,IL/ (environmental studies) - Question Paper

code no 1016
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
b pharm II year II semester (main) examination,April/may 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
time: 3hours max marks :70

ans all ques.
all ques. carry equal marks


1(a) (i)define environment according ti the Environment(protection) act 1986 and provide its scope[marks 4]
(ii) discuss the different ways through which energy can be tapped from biomass[marks 10]
OR
(b) (i) discuss the role of an individual in conservation of water and energy resources[marks 4]
(ii) define in detail the energy flow in an ecosystem with at lowest 2 models and compare it with examples in any 1 aquatic ecosystem[marks 10]


2 (a) (i) discuss the different levels of biodiversity[marks 4]
(ii) define the major threats to biodiversity and suggest a few preventive measures that can be taken[marks 10]
OR
(b) (i) elaborate endangered and endemic species?[marks 4]
(ii)describe 2 main hot spots of biodiversity in India[marks 10]


3 (a) (i) discuss the causes,effects and control measures of air pollution[marks 10]
(ii) define the arsenic pollution in ground waters[marks 4]
OR
(b) (i) discuss the causes for ozone layer depletion and define its mechanism[marks 10]
(ii) define the characteristics of hazardous wastes[marks 4]


4 (a) (i) discuss the effects of industrialization on the quality of environment.[marks 10]
(ii) discuss bio terrorism[marks 4]
OR
(b) (i) define the objectives of watershed management and discuss how it is practised?[marks 10]
(ii) elaborate the issues and concerns of resettlement and rehabilitation?[marks 4]


5 (a) (i) explain the salient features of the water(prevention and control of pollution)Act.[marks 8]
(ii) describe environmental Impact Assessment and provide its classification.[marks 6]
OR
(b) (i)describe the role played by govt. regulatory bodies in monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulations.[marks 10]
(ii) explain the recent international convention on environment in Stockholm[marks 4]

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