Download JNTU Kakinada B.Tech 1-1 2014 Feb ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Question Paper

Subject Code: R13106/R13
Set No - 1

I B. Tech I Semester Regular Examinations Feb./Mar. - 2014

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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to CE, ME, CSE, PCE, IT, Chem E, Aero E, AME, Min E, PE, Metal E)

Time: 3 hours                                                               Max. Marks: 70
Question Paper Consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answering the question in Part-A is Compulsory,

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Three Questions should be answered from Part-B
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PART-A

1. (i) What are the causes of floods and droughts?
2. (ii) What are ecological pyramids? Write about different types of pyramids

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3. (iii) Write about different values of biodiversity.
4. (iv) Write about Bhopal gas tragedy.
5. (v) What is wild life protection act?
6. (vi) Write about ecotourism.

PART-B

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2. (a) Define biodiversity. Write about threats of biodiversity.
   (b) Write about EIA, its significance at various stages.
3. (a) Why should public have awareness about Environmental protection acts?
   (b) What are greenhouse gases?
   (c) Write about rain water harvesting.

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4. (a) What is Environmental audit? Explain
   (b) Write about Grassland ecosystem and Aquatic ecosystem
5. (a) Write about different types of energy resources.
   (b) What is the role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
   (c) What are the hot

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6. (a) Discuss the causes and effects of global warming
   (b) Distinguish between renewable and non- renewable resources
7. (a) Mention about different types of pollution briefly.
   (b) Discuss about Environmental ethics and issues connected there on.

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Set No - 2

I B. Tech I Semester Regular Examinations Feb./Mar. - 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to CE, ME, CSE, PCE, IT, Chem E, Aero E, AME, Min E, PE, Metal E)

Time: 3 hours                                                               Max. Marks: 70

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Question Paper Consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answering the question in Part-A is Compulsory,
Three Questions should be answered from Part-B
*****

PART-A

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1. (i) Write about soil pollution and causes of soil degradation.
2. (ii) Give the salient features of a pond ecosystem
3. (iii) What is meant by species Biodiversity?
4. (iv) What are the causes of deforestation?
5. (v) Write the various stages of EIA.

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6. (vi) Write a report on any Environmental issue which you have studied.

PART-B

2. (a) Distinguish between food chain and food web.
   (b) Discuss about EMP (Environmental Management Plan)
3. (a) What are the three levels of biodiversity?
   

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   (b) Mention about different types of mining and effects of mining?
4. (a) Name different types of pollution.
   (b) Give an account of energy flow in an ecosystem.
   (c) Write about Environmental Waste Products and their disposal
5. (a) Write about producers, consumers and decomposers.
   

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   (b) What is the extinction of species? Describe the processes which lead to extinction of species.
6. (a) Discuss the salient features of The environment protection act, 1986.
   (b) Write about greenhouse gases and ozone layer.
7. (a) Write about role of IT in Environment and human health.
   (b) What is the significance of rain water harvesting?
   

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   (c) Write about ecotourism?

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Subject Code: R13106/R13
Set No - 3

I B. Tech I Semester Regular Examinations Feb./Mar. - 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

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(Common to CE, ME, CSE, PCE, IT, Chem E, Aero E, AME, Min E, PE, Metal E)

Time: 3 hours                                                               Max. Marks: 70
Question Paper Consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answering the question in Part-A is Compulsory,
Three Questions should be answered from Part-B

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PART-A

1. (i) Write about structure and function of ecosystem.
2. (ii) Write about the sources of water pollution
3. (iii) Discuss about benefits of Dam construction.

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4. (iv) Discuss the problems involved in enforcement of Environmental Legislation.
5. (v) Differentiate between endangered and endemic species.
6. (vi) Write a note on any polluted site you have visited.

PART-B

2. (a) Distinguish between deforestation and desertification.
   

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   (b) Write about different energy pyramids.
3. (a) Explain the process of succession in a newly formed pond.
   (b) Give an account of crisis and conflicts over water.
4. (a) Name different types of air pollutants and
   (b) What are the stages involved in EMP and EIS.

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5. (a) What are the objectives of wild life protection act?
   (b) What do you understand by envi
6. (a) What are the major issues and problems related to Resettlement and Rehabilitation of displaced people.
   (b) Write about significance of EIA.
   (c) Write about ecotourism?

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7. Write short note on
   (i) Hot Spots of Biodiversity.
   (ii) Man and Wildlife conflict.
   (iii) Conservation of Biodiversity.

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Set No - 4

I B. Tech I Semester Regular Examinations Feb./Mar. - 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to CE, ME, CSE, PCE, IT, Chem E, Aero E, AME, Min E, PE, Metal E)

Time: 3 hours                                                               Max. Marks: 70

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Question Paper Consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answering the question in Part-A is Compulsory,
Three Questions should be answered from Part-B
*****

PART-A

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1. (i) Write about the sources of air pollution
2. (ii) What are in-situ and ex-situ conservation?
3. (iii) Explain the concept of food chain and food web.
4. (iv) Write about environmental audit?
5. (v) Discuss energy problems related to urban areas.

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6. (vi) Discuss about conservation of water resources.

PART-B

2. (a) What is mining? Describe different methods of mining.
   (b) Differentiate between primary succession and secondary succession.
   (c) Write about Nuclear hazards.

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3. (a) Distinguish between renewable and non-renewal resources.
   (b) Discuss about Man induced landslides and its effects with case study.
4. (a) What are the sources, effects and control measures of noise pollution.
   (b) What is meant by ozone layer? How CFC'S and ozone depleting substances affect ozone layer?
5. (a) Why decomposers are called micro consumers?
   

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   (b) What are the various methods of safe disposal of solid waste?
   (c) Write about desert ecosystem.
6. (a) What is the significance of EIA and the stages involved
   (b) 'India is a Biodiversity Nation'. Discuss
7. Write short note on
   

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   (i) Values of Biodiversity
   (ii) Water Act and Wild life protection Act
   (iii) Environmental Legislation.

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