Osmania University (OU) 2007-2nd Year B.Pharm B PHARM II SEMESTER(supplementary),(environmental studies) - Question Paper

CODE NO 3016
FACULTY OF TECHNOLGY
b pharm II year Ii semester (supplementary) examination,November 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
time three hours max marks 70
ans all ques.
all ques. carry equal marks.

1 (a) (i0 define the sustainable theory and practice and its relevance in equitable use of resources.[marks 10]
(ii) mention the different indicators of sustainable development.[marks 4]
OR
(b) (i) write the concepts,types,characteristic features and functions of ecosystems?[marks 14]


2 (a) (i) describe the term biodiversity and mention the importance of different levels of biodiversity.[marks 10]
(ii) write a note on in situ conservation of biodiversity.[marks 4]
OR
(b) (i) write about important species of medicinal plants and its economic value[marks 8]
(ii) write a note on biotechnology and nanotechnology with reference sustainable development.[marks 6]


3 (a) (i) what is pollution and write about various kinds of atmospheric pollution[marks 10]
(ii) write a note on the role of pollution prevention[marks 4]
OR
(b) (i) elaborate the common methods of waste minimization in a manufacturing industry and write about its relevance in environmental protection.[marks 10]
(ii) write a note on ozone layer depletion[marks 4]


4 (a) (i) define briefly about water conservation methods.[marks 6]
(ii) write about the significance of energy,water and food in the situation of social issues associated with environment?[marks 8]
Or
(b) (i) write a note on the following:[marks 9]
(1) cyclones 92) bio terrorism (3) fire hazards
(ii) write about consumerism[marks 5]


5 (a) (i) name the important international conventions on environment and mention any 2 resolutions[marks 6]
(ii) write about municipal solid waste rules[marks 8]
OR
(b) (i) define briefly about environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management plan(EMP) [marks 8]
(ii) write about the problems involved in the environment of environmental legislation[marks 6]

Earning:   Approval pending.