Anna University Trichy 2010 B.E Mechanical Engineering Environmental Science and Engineering - Question Paper

Environmental Science and Engineering

Part-A

ans All ques. (10*2=20)

1)List the possible social impacts of mining on local communities.

2)What are renewable and non-renewable resources?

3)''The pyramid of energy always takes a actual upright shape'' why?

4)List the biosphere reserves of India.

5)Why nuclear hazards are so dangerous?

6)Define Solid waste.

7)What are green house gases?

8)What are the objectives of watershed management?

9)What is the major objective of family welfare programmes in India?

10)Differentiate ranging from AIDS and HIV.

Part-B

ans 5 ques. (5*16=80)

11 a) What is deforestation? explain the different causes and effects of deforestation.

11b) discuss the possible contributions of individuals towards energy conservation.

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12a) Enumerate the environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources.

12b) discuss the adverse environmental impacts of modern agriculture.


13a)Write Short notes on:
1)Food chains and Food web
2)Energy flow in the ecosystem

13b) Make an what are discussion on forest ecosystem and its classification.

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14a) What is the main objective of conservation of biodiversity? discuss in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.

14b) describe ecological succession.Give an account of general process of succession in nature.


15a) elaborate the sources of air pollution? explain its control measures.

15b)Explain different emergency management tips to be undertaken in case of any disaster.

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16a) What role an individual can play for prevention of pollution?

16b) explain the causes and effects of water pollution.What control measures can be taken for prevention of water pollution?


17a) What is rain water harvesting? discuss its needs and significance.

17b) Write Short notes on the subsequent.
1)Ozone layer depletion
2)Acid Rain

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18a) Name the laws that have been framed for environmental protection and mention the objectives for every act.

18b) discuss the problems involved in enforcement of environmental legislations.


19a) explain the salient features of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by U.N

19b) explain the development and implementation of family welfare programmes in India.

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20a) What is AIDS? elaborate sources and mode of transmission of HIV infection? Name the major precautions to avoid AIDS.Which approaches do you suggest for its control?

20b) discuss the role of IT in protection of environment and human health.

Earning:   Approval pending.