27. 28. 29. 31. 32. 34, 36. a7 40. What do you understand by depletion of ozone layer | 41. and why is it considered harmful ? Name ozone depleting substances and processes. What international ramifications took place to protect the ozone layer and what was the target agreed upon? (03/I1/10a/30) “Global Warming” ~- Discuss. (04/11/10b/30) Describe the sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations and their effects on the biotic components of the atmosphere. (05/11/102/30) ‘Why do environmentalists regard asbestos and polythene as pollutants ? (05/I1/11a/15) Justify with necessary logic “Biological clean-up methods can be cheaper than the conventional physical and chemical pollution treatments”. (06/11/10a/30) Differentiate between Natural and Cultural heritage. (07/1/11b/10) Write about : The UN conference on Environment and Development (The Earth Summit) (07/I1/7c/15) Answer any one of the following in about 250 words : (o7/11/10/30) (2) Explain the phenomenon of ozone depletion, its causes and effects. What effects are needed to reduce it ? (b) What do you understand by the term ‘biodiversity’? Examaine the causes and consequences of degeneration of biodiversity. Write brief note in about 30 words : PFCs and ‘liquid breathing’ (09/11/10¢/3) ‘Comment on the spatial components in urban solid waste management in the country. (150 words) (10/1/3a/24) Bring out the salient features of the evolution and the current status of the "Bharat Stage’ vehicle emission norms in the country. (150 words) (10/1/4¢/24) List any eight ‘Ramsar’ wetland sites located in India, What is the "Montreux Record’ and what Indian sites are included in this Record ? (10/1/7¢/12) Comment on the recent HFC-23 emissions controversy that includes in its ambit some Indian companies. (10/1/8b/5) Bring out the applications of computer models in studying climate changes, with special reference to the ‘Community Earth System Model (CESM). (10/11/5a/12) 42. 43. 8 1 9. 10. ry 12. Phase - IV of the tiger monitoring programme in India. Comment. (14/1/7a/5) Why have ‘Billion Acts of Green’ been in the news recently ? (aymy/79/2) What is Permaculture ? Give at least three common examples where permaculture concepts are being put to use. (100 words) (12/11/3g/10) Explain the concepts “Environmental Sustainability” and “Sustainable Development of People”. (50 words) (12/11/4e/5) Agriculture What has been the contribution of Science and Technology to the development of Indian Agriculture ? (About 150 words) (79/11/6a/20) Why is fertilizer capacity expressed in terms of tons of nitrogen ? What is India’s fertilizer manufacturing capacity ? (80/11/7p/2) 1982 has been described as the Productivity year by the Government of India. What scientific practices have been identified for increasing production in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry ? (82/11/4b/45) A large quantity of food grains and fruits lost each year after harvesting and during marketing. Describe briefly the steps taken in recent years to prevent these losses. (82/11/74/20) Per hectare yields of dryland areas, which are substantial in our country are generally low. Why is it so? Name the crops which are mostly grown on these areas. What are the steps taken to stabilise and elevate crop production in these areas ? (83/11/6c/20) What isa mutant and what role does it play in Agriculture. (83/11/8e(C)/3) What is meant by biofertiliser ? (84/11/80(C)/3) Microorganisms have been harnessed by man for a long time for the production of useful materials. Point out ‘some important developments in this area. What is the ‘current status of microbial technology in our country ? (About 250 words) (85/11/3b/40) What are Carnivorous plants ? Give the names of two such plants found in India. (85/11/8e(C)/3) What is Agent Orange ? What were its effects ? (85/11/84(C)/3) (86/11/8f(C)/3) “Some of the moder agricultural practices being used What are under water nodules ?