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I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) \Environmental studies subject is multidisciplinary in nature"? Explain.
(b) Describe what is the need to study the subject Environmental studies at all
levels? [8+7]
2. (a) De ne a mineral, explain how do you develop a mining area and give what are
the methods to be followed to extract the mineral resources in detail?
(b) Discuss di erent problems over mining personals and on environment during
extraction of minerals? [8+7]
3. Explain why the following are important:
(a) Coral reefs
(b) Mangroves
(c) Coastal wetlands and estuaries [5+5+5]
4. (a) Explain about direct values of biodiversity.
(b) What are the major causes of man-wildlife con icts? Discuss the remedial
steps that can curb the con icts. [7+8]
5. (a) Write a note on cyclone scrubbers
(b) Mention the advantages and disadvantages of cyclone scrubbers [8+7]
6. (a) De ne sustainability? What are major concepts for sustainable development?
(b) Explain how consumerism has a ected the present society? [8+7]
7. (a) What do you mean by \Slum"? What kind of shelter does it provide?
(b) What are the objectives of UDHR by the United Nations? [8+7]
8. (a) Explain what are the types of zoo plankton, phytoplankton present in the
Aquatic regions.
(b) Explain the functions of CPCB & SPCB in controlling the pollution levels in
the industrial sector. [8+7]
?????
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Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 1
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) \Environmental studies subject is multidisciplinary in nature"? Explain.
(b) Describe what is the need to study the subject Environmental studies at all
levels? [8+7]
2. (a) De ne a mineral, explain how do you develop a mining area and give what are
the methods to be followed to extract the mineral resources in detail?
(b) Discuss di erent problems over mining personals and on environment during
extraction of minerals? [8+7]
3. Explain why the following are important:
(a) Coral reefs
(b) Mangroves
(c) Coastal wetlands and estuaries [5+5+5]
4. (a) Explain about direct values of biodiversity.
(b) What are the major causes of man-wildlife con icts? Discuss the remedial
steps that can curb the con icts. [7+8]
5. (a) Write a note on cyclone scrubbers
(b) Mention the advantages and disadvantages of cyclone scrubbers [8+7]
6. (a) De ne sustainability? What are major concepts for sustainable development?
(b) Explain how consumerism has a ected the present society? [8+7]
7. (a) What do you mean by \Slum"? What kind of shelter does it provide?
(b) What are the objectives of UDHR by the United Nations? [8+7]
8. (a) Explain what are the types of zoo plankton, phytoplankton present in the
Aquatic regions.
(b) Explain the functions of CPCB & SPCB in controlling the pollution levels in
the industrial sector. [8+7]
?????
Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 2
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) Explain how you would become act like a watch dog in preserving the natural
assets?
(b) Explain the importance of a PIL and describe whom it can be led in the
courts with a case study? [8+7]
2. (a) Explain what is the major concern regarding use of atomic power with a case
study?
(b) Write short note on hydro power and bio-energy. [15]
3. (a) Describe the desert and semi-arid ecosystems and where are they found in
India
(b) Why is a complex ecosystem is more stable than one with few species? [8+7]
4. (a) Classify the types of biodiversity and explain in detail with examples.
(b) Discuss the causes of man-wild life con icts. Suggest suitable wild life Con-
servation practices. [8+7]
5. (a) Discuss the e ects of disasters on environment?
(b) Brie y explain the steps taken in India to ght these disasters? [8+7]
6. (a) Write short notes on sources, e ects and control measures of
(i)Acid rains (ii)Ozone layer depletion?
(b) Give a detailed account of methods used in water conservation? [8+7]
7. Write short notes on the fallowing with examples
(a) Birth rate
(b) Death rate
(c) Poverty
(d) Migration [4+4+4+3]
8. (a) Explain di erent pollution control equipment you observe in the industry you
visit with neat ow diagram.
(b) Does all the polluting industries maintain the proper pollution disposal mea-
sures, if not can you suggest some measures for implementing the environmen-
tal Laws in the industrial sector. [8+7]
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Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 1
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) \Environmental studies subject is multidisciplinary in nature"? Explain.
(b) Describe what is the need to study the subject Environmental studies at all
levels? [8+7]
2. (a) De ne a mineral, explain how do you develop a mining area and give what are
the methods to be followed to extract the mineral resources in detail?
(b) Discuss di erent problems over mining personals and on environment during
extraction of minerals? [8+7]
3. Explain why the following are important:
(a) Coral reefs
(b) Mangroves
(c) Coastal wetlands and estuaries [5+5+5]
4. (a) Explain about direct values of biodiversity.
(b) What are the major causes of man-wildlife con icts? Discuss the remedial
steps that can curb the con icts. [7+8]
5. (a) Write a note on cyclone scrubbers
(b) Mention the advantages and disadvantages of cyclone scrubbers [8+7]
6. (a) De ne sustainability? What are major concepts for sustainable development?
(b) Explain how consumerism has a ected the present society? [8+7]
7. (a) What do you mean by \Slum"? What kind of shelter does it provide?
(b) What are the objectives of UDHR by the United Nations? [8+7]
8. (a) Explain what are the types of zoo plankton, phytoplankton present in the
Aquatic regions.
(b) Explain the functions of CPCB & SPCB in controlling the pollution levels in
the industrial sector. [8+7]
?????
Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 2
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) Explain how you would become act like a watch dog in preserving the natural
assets?
(b) Explain the importance of a PIL and describe whom it can be led in the
courts with a case study? [8+7]
2. (a) Explain what is the major concern regarding use of atomic power with a case
study?
(b) Write short note on hydro power and bio-energy. [15]
3. (a) Describe the desert and semi-arid ecosystems and where are they found in
India
(b) Why is a complex ecosystem is more stable than one with few species? [8+7]
4. (a) Classify the types of biodiversity and explain in detail with examples.
(b) Discuss the causes of man-wild life con icts. Suggest suitable wild life Con-
servation practices. [8+7]
5. (a) Discuss the e ects of disasters on environment?
(b) Brie y explain the steps taken in India to ght these disasters? [8+7]
6. (a) Write short notes on sources, e ects and control measures of
(i)Acid rains (ii)Ozone layer depletion?
(b) Give a detailed account of methods used in water conservation? [8+7]
7. Write short notes on the fallowing with examples
(a) Birth rate
(b) Death rate
(c) Poverty
(d) Migration [4+4+4+3]
8. (a) Explain di erent pollution control equipment you observe in the industry you
visit with neat ow diagram.
(b) Does all the polluting industries maintain the proper pollution disposal mea-
sures, if not can you suggest some measures for implementing the environmen-
tal Laws in the industrial sector. [8+7]
Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 3
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain di erent types of environments and describe the three important con-
stituents of physical environment? How will you di erentiate between microclimate,
climate and weather. [15]
2. Discuss the reasons for land degradation and suggest steps to control it and explain
what is Soil management, Shifting cultivation, Deserti cation and Man induced
landslides. [15]
3. (a) Di erentiate between terrestrial ecosystem and aquatic ecosystem with refer-
ence to their structure and functions
(b) Discuss the ecological adaptation by natural selection. [8+7]
4. (a) What are the various strategies of ex-situ conservation of biodiversity?
(b) Describe the ecological signi cance of biodiversity. [8+7]
5. (a) Discuss the e ects of disasters on environment?
(b) Brie y explain the steps taken in India to ght these disasters? [8+7]
6. (a) Discuss the salient features of Wild life (protection)Act,1972
(b) Discuss the salient features of Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 [8+7]
7. Write notes on the fallowing social security measures
(a) Life insurance
(b) PPF
(c) Categorical bene ts
(d) Employee's provident fund [4+4+4+3]
8. (a) Give some suggestions to reduce the generation of solid waste in the urban
areas.
(b) What are the types of forests grow in the hill regions. [8+7]
?????
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Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 1
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) \Environmental studies subject is multidisciplinary in nature"? Explain.
(b) Describe what is the need to study the subject Environmental studies at all
levels? [8+7]
2. (a) De ne a mineral, explain how do you develop a mining area and give what are
the methods to be followed to extract the mineral resources in detail?
(b) Discuss di erent problems over mining personals and on environment during
extraction of minerals? [8+7]
3. Explain why the following are important:
(a) Coral reefs
(b) Mangroves
(c) Coastal wetlands and estuaries [5+5+5]
4. (a) Explain about direct values of biodiversity.
(b) What are the major causes of man-wildlife con icts? Discuss the remedial
steps that can curb the con icts. [7+8]
5. (a) Write a note on cyclone scrubbers
(b) Mention the advantages and disadvantages of cyclone scrubbers [8+7]
6. (a) De ne sustainability? What are major concepts for sustainable development?
(b) Explain how consumerism has a ected the present society? [8+7]
7. (a) What do you mean by \Slum"? What kind of shelter does it provide?
(b) What are the objectives of UDHR by the United Nations? [8+7]
8. (a) Explain what are the types of zoo plankton, phytoplankton present in the
Aquatic regions.
(b) Explain the functions of CPCB & SPCB in controlling the pollution levels in
the industrial sector. [8+7]
?????
Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 2
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) Explain how you would become act like a watch dog in preserving the natural
assets?
(b) Explain the importance of a PIL and describe whom it can be led in the
courts with a case study? [8+7]
2. (a) Explain what is the major concern regarding use of atomic power with a case
study?
(b) Write short note on hydro power and bio-energy. [15]
3. (a) Describe the desert and semi-arid ecosystems and where are they found in
India
(b) Why is a complex ecosystem is more stable than one with few species? [8+7]
4. (a) Classify the types of biodiversity and explain in detail with examples.
(b) Discuss the causes of man-wild life con icts. Suggest suitable wild life Con-
servation practices. [8+7]
5. (a) Discuss the e ects of disasters on environment?
(b) Brie y explain the steps taken in India to ght these disasters? [8+7]
6. (a) Write short notes on sources, e ects and control measures of
(i)Acid rains (ii)Ozone layer depletion?
(b) Give a detailed account of methods used in water conservation? [8+7]
7. Write short notes on the fallowing with examples
(a) Birth rate
(b) Death rate
(c) Poverty
(d) Migration [4+4+4+3]
8. (a) Explain di erent pollution control equipment you observe in the industry you
visit with neat ow diagram.
(b) Does all the polluting industries maintain the proper pollution disposal mea-
sures, if not can you suggest some measures for implementing the environmen-
tal Laws in the industrial sector. [8+7]
Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 3
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain di erent types of environments and describe the three important con-
stituents of physical environment? How will you di erentiate between microclimate,
climate and weather. [15]
2. Discuss the reasons for land degradation and suggest steps to control it and explain
what is Soil management, Shifting cultivation, Deserti cation and Man induced
landslides. [15]
3. (a) Di erentiate between terrestrial ecosystem and aquatic ecosystem with refer-
ence to their structure and functions
(b) Discuss the ecological adaptation by natural selection. [8+7]
4. (a) What are the various strategies of ex-situ conservation of biodiversity?
(b) Describe the ecological signi cance of biodiversity. [8+7]
5. (a) Discuss the e ects of disasters on environment?
(b) Brie y explain the steps taken in India to ght these disasters? [8+7]
6. (a) Discuss the salient features of Wild life (protection)Act,1972
(b) Discuss the salient features of Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 [8+7]
7. Write notes on the fallowing social security measures
(a) Life insurance
(b) PPF
(c) Categorical bene ts
(d) Employee's provident fund [4+4+4+3]
8. (a) Give some suggestions to reduce the generation of solid waste in the urban
areas.
(b) What are the types of forests grow in the hill regions. [8+7]
?????
Code No: R10106/R10 Set No. 4
I B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, Oct/nov 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics &
Computer Engineering, Mining and Petroliem Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) Explain how you would become act like a watch dog in preserving the natural
assets?
(b) Explain the importance of a PIL and describe whom it can be led in the
courts with a case study? [8+7]
2. Discuss the reasons for land degradation and suggest steps to control it and explain
what is Soil management, Shifting cultivation, Deserti cation and Man induced
landslides. [15]
3. (a) De ne ecosystem and list components of an ecosystem.
(b) How do human activities lead to degradation of ecosystem? [8+7]
4. (a) Identify and explain the present day major threats to the biodiversity of India
(b) Explain about productive value of biodiversity. [8+7]
5. (a) Discuss the role played by the Government in controlling water pollution
(b) Write short notes on the following
i. Skimming tanks
ii. Trickling lter [8+7]
6. (a) What do you mean by `environment refugees' (or)'oustees'?
(b) What are the major causes for displacement of Native tribal people. [8+7]
7. (a) Write the sterilization methods
(b) what are the major rules and Laws in India to safeguard the interest of women?
[8+7]
8. (a) Explain how Industrilisation and Urbazination leads to the pollution do.
(b) Explain your general observations when you visit near by solid waste manage-
ment site. [8+7]
?????
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