Code No: R5210403 1

II B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May/June 2009

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electronics & Computer
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Write a note on the importance of education on environmental issues and concerns.
(b) Describe the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. [8+8]

2. Discuss the importance of nature with respect to the following statements.

(a) There is an urgent need to protect all living species.

(b) Nature provides us with various options on how we utilize its goods and services. [8+8]

3. (a) What are the different tropic levels of organisms in an ecosystem ?

(b) Why is a complex ecosystem more stable than one with few species? [10+6]

4. Enumerate some of the common plant species found in India and write in detail on any five of
them [6+10]

5. (a) List the wastes that are prohibited from processing along with municipal solid waste.
Discuss.
(b) Briefly describe the methods of heating and disposal of solid waste. [8+8]

6. Why should natural ecosystems and various forms of species be protected ? How does indis-
criminate exploitation of these areas lead to damage ? [16]

7. (a) Define Health Impact Assement.

(b) Outline some of the important strategies which must be taken up to minimize environ-
mental hazards . [4+12]

8. What are the problems encountered in the disposal of solid waste from various sources. Describe
the outcome of poor management of solid waste, illustrating your answer with any case-study.
[16]

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II B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May/June 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electronics & Computer
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Explain the different areas of environmental conservation to which people belonging to different
disciplines can contribute. [16]

2. Explain how agricultural practices and industrial growth have led to undesirable changes in the
environment. [16]

3. (a) What is a food chain and food web? Describe the organisms which typically occupy various
levels in an ecological pyramid?
(b) What are the major types of ecosystems in the world? Write about any one briefly? [8+8]

4. (a) Write briefly about the different types of diversity in ecosystems.

(b) Explain what is value of biodiversity and what are the different types of values of biodi-
versity? [8+8]

5. (a) Oceans are ultimate sink for most of the waste we produce. Explain.
(b) List off shore sources of Marine Pollution.
(c) Explain the effects of oil pollution on the ocean. [8+4+4]

6. Why should natural ecosystems and various forms of species be protected ? How does indis-
criminate exploitation of these areas lead to damage ? [16]

7. (a) Though population growth shows a global decline, there is still cause for worry. Explain
why.
(b) What are the reasons for differences in the rate of population growth in various countries.
[8+8]

8. (a) Describe how you would methodically record the elements and resources in an ecosystem
and assess its functioning.
(b) Based on your filed visits, summarize your observations and findings of the water resource
ecosystem in your region. [8+8]

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II B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May/June 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electronics & Computer
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Write a detailed note on the various institutions and organizations in the field of Environment
Education and training, their activities and focal areas. [16]

2. (a) What is the necessity for a rational land use policy as pant of the environmental policy?
(b) Write briefly about the unequal consumption patterns of the developed and developing
countries. [8+8]

3. (a) What do you understand by energy flow in an ecosystem?

(b) Describe the water cycle and the nitrogen cycle. [8+8]

4. (a) Write briefly about the different types of diversity in ecosystems.

(b) Explain what is value of biodiversity and what are the different types of values of biodi-
versity? [8+8]

5. (a) List the wastes that are prohibited from processing along with municipal solid waste.
Discuss.
(b) Briefly describe the methods of heating and disposal of solid waste. [8+8]

6. (a) What are the major issues associated with resettlement and rehabilitation?
(b) Bring out the main elements of water conservation. [8+8]

7. (a) Write a detailed note on the causes of diarrhea and the effects of this on human health.
(b) Explain the various measures by which this can be prevented and treated.
[10+6]

8. (a) Explain the step by step procedure to record and document the environmental features
and resource assets of an ecosystem during a field visit.
(b) Describe, in the format given above, the features of any type of any ecosystem you have
studied during field visit. [8+8]

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Code No: R5210403 4
II B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May/June 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electronics & Computer
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Explain the need for students from all courses to be aware of environmental issues.
(b) Write briefly about the scope of environmental studies. [6+10]

2. Discuss the importance of environmental studies with respect to the following statements.

(a) We live in a world wherein natural resources are limited.

(b) Green spaces and gardens are vital to the psychological and physical health of city dwellers.
[8+8]

3. (a) What are the different kinds of grasslands in India and where are they found? Describe
their characteristics.
(b) What are the threats to grasslands and what should be done to conserve them?
[8+8]

4. What is ‘in ?situ’ and ‘ex-situ’ conservation of biodiversity ? Explain briefly about each. [6+10]

5. (a) List the types of hazardous wastes and their methods of disposal.
(b) Write about the health risks associated with these, giving examples to illustrate your
answer. [8+8]

6. (a) Define watershed management and explain its objectives.

(b) Discuss various water conservation techniques that can be practiced by individuals. [8+8]

7. (a) Though population growth shows a global decline, there is still cause for worry. Explain
why.
(b) What are the reasons for differences in the rate of population growth in various countries.
[8+8]

8. (a) Describe how you would methodically record the elements and resources in an ecosystem
and assess its functioning.
(b) Write about your observations and main conclusions about any ecosystem which you have
studied (e.g: forest, sea shore, farmlands, hilly area etc.)
[8+8]

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