Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2018 Winter 4th Sem New 2141308 Environmental Resources Question Paper

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER ?IV (NEW) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2018
Subject Code:2141308 Date:12/12/2018

Subject Name:Environmental Resources

Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70

Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Define following terms:
i. Gross National Product ii. Population Explosion
iii. Deforestation.
03
(b) Enlist the unique characteristics of water and explain any three with
example.
04
(c) Enlist and explain merits & demerits of pesticides for protection of crop
and food.
07

Q.2 (a) Justify the statement ?Sun as main energy source?. 03
(b) Differentiate between ?Reuse? and ?Recycle? of water with examples. 04
(c) Classify the forest and briefly explain the each type of forest. 07
OR
(c) Define and explain consumptive & non consumptive uses of water. 07

Q.3 (a) What is deforestation? Discuss the effect of deforestation. 03
(b) Define malnourishment and undernourishment. 04
(c) What is hydropower energy? Write its advantages and disadvantages. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Write a short note on carbon footprint. 03
(b) Define ?Ethics? and relate its application to environment. 04
(c) Explain Malthusian theory of maximum population with the help of neat
sketch.
07

Q.4 (a) Justify the statement ?Polluter pay principle?. 03
(b) What are the causes of desertification? 04
(c) Write a short note on ?Ex-situ Biodiversity conservation?. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Highlight the role of CO2 in global warming. 03
(b) Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable energy resources. 04
(c) Define Biotechnology and briefly explain the role of Biotechnology with
reference to biodiversity conservation.
07

Q.5 (a) Enlist national & international environmental movements. 03
(b) Differentiate between climate change & global warming. 04
(c) What are the purposes, components & advantages of social forestry? 07
OR

Q.5 (a) Explain role of CDM in environmental issues. 03
(b) Enlist the parameters for standards of living and quality of life. 04
(c) ?Population is the route causes of pollution?, Justify the statement. 07
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