Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada 2010 B.Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering 2-1 ECE R07 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SUPPLY SET-1 - Question Paper

I I B.Tech I Semes ter (R07) Supply Examinat ions , May - 2010

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

(Com to ECE, Chem,AE)

Time: three hours
Max Marks : 80
ans any 5 Ques t ions

Al l Ques t ions car ry equal marks


1. a) What i s need of awarenes s to every per son about envi ronmental
problems?

b) What are the var ious renewable energy sources? What i s thei r
potent ial cont r ibut ion to energy needs? 8+8

2. a) What are the envi ronmental ef fect s of ext ract ion of mineral
resources?

b) discuss the var ious aspect s of land degradat ion. How i t can be
ar res ted? 8+8


3. a) discuss consumpt ive use and product ive use.

b) discuss the s t ructure of St ream ecosys tem. 8+8

4. a) What are the var ious reasons for Habi tat Los s?

b) discuss genet ic species and ecosys tem diver s i ty. 8+8

5. a) What are the main causes of thermal pol lut ion?

b) What are the mi t igat ion measures to be t aken dur ing f loods? 8+8

6. a) What i s sus tainable development? What i s the current t rend of
development?

b) What are the funct ions of Cent ral Pol lut ion Cont rol Board? 8+8

7. a) What are the reasons for var iat ion in populat ion growth rates of
developed and developing count r ies?

b) What are the causes for rapid spread of HIV in India? 8+8

8. Wr i te shor t notes on the fol lowing four x four
i )Value Educat ion
i i )Nuclear Accident s
i i i )Water Conservat ion
iv)Soi l Eros ion

Earning:   Approval pending.