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&'ien'e an( En"ineerin" )*ES+ION ,AN*NI+ I . EN/IRON0EN+, ECOS1S+E0S AND ,IODI/ERSI+1 2AR+ .A )*ES+IONS 1. Define Environment 2. State the need for public awareness for solving environmental problems. 3. Define Ecosystem and Ecology. . !ention three ma"or ecosystems. #. $hat are %atural and &rtificial ecosystems' (. $rite the structure of an ecosystem' ). $hat are the different functions of an ecosystem' *. $hat is +roducer' ,. $hat is Decomposer' 1-. $hat is .onsumer' 11. $hat is the wor/ of the Decomposer' 12. $hat is energy flow' 13. 0riefly e1plain the energy flow through ecosystems. 1 . Define Ecological succession' 1#. $rite different types of ecological succession. 1(. $rite a short note on 2ood .hain. 1). $rite a short note on 2ood $eb. 1*. Define Ecological +yramid. 1,. $rite the different types of ecological pyramids. 2-. $rite a short account of Desert ecosystem. 21. E1plain biosphere 22. $hat is bio3diversity and what is its significance' 23. Define genetic diversity. 2 . Define species diversity. 2#. Define ecosystems diversity. 2(. !ention the bio3geographic regions of 4ndia. 2). !ention some methods used for biodiversity valuation. 2*. $rite a short note on 5.onsumptive 6alue7 of biodiversity. 2,. $rite a short note on 5+roductive 6alue7 of biodiversity. 3-. $rite a short note on 5Social 6alue7 of biodiversity. 31. $rite a short note on 5Ethical 6alue7 of biodiversity. 32. $rite a short note on 5&esthetic 6alue7 of biodiversity. 33. !ention few bioreserve centers of 8amil %adu. 3 . $rite the 9ot Spot regions of 4ndia. 3#. $hat is 9ot Spot of 0iodiversity' 3(. $hat criteria are considered for recogni:ing the 9ot Spots' 3). !ention few reasons for 9abitat loss. 3*. $hat is Endangered Species' 3,. $hy poaching of $ildlife is happening' -. ;ive you suggestion to solve the !an3$ildlife .onflict. 1. $hat is endemic species' 2. <ist out the Endemic Species of 4ndia. 3. $hat is in3situ conservation of biodiversity' . $hat is e13situ conservation of biodiversity' <ist out the different methods of e13situ conservation. #. $hy biodiversity should be conserved'

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$hy public awareness is needed for environmental protection' E1plain the structure and function of an ecosystem' Discuss the components of ecosystems. E1plain the energy flow of an ecosystem. E1plain the following. Ecological Succession= 2ood .hain= 2ood $eb and Ecological +yramid (. E1plain features and functions of 52orest ecosystem7. ). E1plain features and functions of 5;rass land ecosystem7. *. E1plain features and functions of 5&>uatic ecosystem7. ,. E1plain the bio geographical classification of 4ndia. 1-. E1plain how 4ndia is considered to be 5!ega diversity nation7. 11. E1plain the various threats of biodiversity and the measures recommended for conservation of biodiversity. 12. <ist out the endangered species of 4ndia. 13. E1plain how the biodiversity can be conserved. 1 . E1plain methods of in3situ conservation of biodiversity. 1#. E1plain methods of e13situ conservation of biodiversity.

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$hat is meant by 59a:ardous $aste7' ;ive one e1ample for it. $hat are the main constituents of urban ? municipal solid wastes' Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic decomposition. E1plain the following terms i@ Sedimentation= ii@ .omposting A iii@ Sewage. State two merits and demerits of i@ Sanitary landfill and ii@ 4ncineration. 6arious forms of Environmental Stress. Define air pollution and name few ma"or air pollutants. S/etch the various stages of solid waste management. $hat are the standards specified in 4ndia for ambient air >uality' <ist the processing techni>ues in solid waste management' %ame any four water pollutants and their sources and effects. %ame the sources and effects of marine pollution. Define thermal pollution. Define photochemical smog. $hat ate the types of solid wastes' $rite two causes of soil pollution' $hen does sound cause noise pollution'

UNIT II EN/IRON0EN+AL 2OLL*+ION PART A QUESTIONS

2AR+ ., )*ES+IONS 1. .ontagious diseases= which ironically originates from the very sector responsible for healing and curing the society substantiate this statement. $hat is 0io3medical waste' E1plain the categories of 0io3medical waste= their treatment and mode of disposal. 2. Discuss about .urrent Environmental 4ssues in 4ndia B with case study. 3. $rite short notes for the following i@ Stages of 9a:ardous $aste= ii@ <ove canal= iii@ &ir +ollution iv@ 4ndustrial effluents and their pathological effects on man . Draw the typical flow diagram for !unicipal sewage treatment plant and e1plain the treatment process in detail. #. E1plain the various stages of Solid waste management in detail with neat s/etch. (. $hat are the causes of groundwater pollution' ). Define Sewage. E1plain the !unicipal sewage treatment process with layout and flow diagram in detail. *. $rite short notes for the following i@ e3$aste and their impacts on human being.
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ii@ &ir +ollution control 8echnologies ,. Discuss the various aspects of prevention and control of noise. 1-. $hat are the sources of radioactive pollutants' E1plain in detail. *NI+ III % NA+*RAL RESO*RCES 2AR+ .A )*ES+IONS 1. $hat is %atural Cesource' 2. !ention few natural resources. 3. $hat are biotic and abiotic resources' . 9ow the forest is useful to man/ind' #. Define sustainable forestry' (. $hat is deforestation' ). $hat are the problems created by deforestation' *. 9ow the mining and dam construction activities affect the tribal people' ,. $hat are the problems caused by the over utili:ation of ground water' 1-. $rite a short note on $ater conflict. 11. ;ive your give suggestions to solve the $ater .onflict problem. 12. $hat are the benefits of dam' 13. $hat type of problems is caused by dam construction' 1 . 9ow the mineral resource is useful' 1#. State the environmental effects of e1tracting and using mineral resources. 1(. $rite the two ma"or types of mining operations. 1). $rite various methods involving in mining and processing of ores' 1*. $hat type of environmental management should be ta/en in mining processes' 1,. $hat is over gra:ing' 2-. 9ow the pesticides affect our human health' 21. $hat is water logging' 22. $hat is salinity of the soil' 23. $hat are renewable resources' !ention few e1amples. 2 . $hat are non 3 renewable resources' !ention few e1amples. 2#. $rite a note on Solar Energy' 2(. $rite a note on $ind Energy' 2). $rite a note on ;eothermal Energy' 2*. $rite a note on 8idal Energy' 2,. $rite a note on 0io B mass Energy' 3-. $hat is energy conservation A how it can be conserved' 31. 9ow the land is used as a resource' 32. $hat is land degradation' 33. $hat are the factors responsible for land degradation' 3 . 9ow the land degradation can be controlled' 3#. $hat is afforestation' 3(. 9ow the human activities induce landslides' 3). $hat is soil erosion' !ention few reasons for soil erosion. 3*. $hat is soil erosion' $hat impact is caused by soil erosion' 3,. $hat is desertification' !ention the factors responsible for desertification. -. Define sustainable development. 1. $hat type of practice you can adopt for sustainable development. 2. !ention the role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.

2AR+ ., )*ES+IONS 1. E1plain the effects of deforestation and over utili:ation of ground water. 2. Discuss the ill effects of deforestation. 3. $hat are the measures recommended for conservation of natural resources'
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. E1plain how the mining and dam construction activities affect the forests and tribal people' #. E1plain with e1amples how the mining activities affect the environment' (. $hat type of alternate energy can you suggest for meeting our present energy crisis' ). E1plain briefly the various methods of harvesting solar energy. *. $hat is land degradation' E1plain factors responsible and controlling measures of land degradation. ,. $hat is soil erosion' E1plain causes= impacts and controlling measures of soil erosion. 1-. E1plain desertification and its conse>uences. 9ow it can be managed' 11. $hat can you do for conserving natural resources' *NI+ I/ % SOCIAL ISS*ES AND +3E EN/IRON0EN+ 2AR+ .A )*ES+IONS $hat is Sustainable development' 9ow the urban area faces energy problem' $hat is water conservation' $hy water should be conserved' !ention few water conservation techni>ues $hat is Cain $ater 9arvesting' $hy is it needed' $rite short note on $atershed management $hat type of problems arises in resettlement and rehabilitation of people' $rite a short on Environmental Ethics. !ention few Environmental 4ssues $hat is ;lobal $arming' $hat is ;reen 9ouse Effect' $hat are green house gases' $hat are the effects of global warming' $hat is &cid Cain' $hat are the problems caused by acid rain' $hat is D:one depletion and o:one hole' $hat is the significance of o:one layer' !ention few reasons for wasteland formation' $rite a short note on .onsumerism and $aste products +lastics are not safe for environment B why $hat is E3waste' $rite a short note on 5Environment +rotection &ct7 $rite a short note on 5&ir &ct7 $rite a short note on 5$ater &ct7 $rite a short note on 5$ildlife +rotection &ct7 $rite a short note on 52orest .onservation &ct7 !ention a few important issues involved in enforcement of environment legislation 2AR+ ., )*ES+IONS -1. $hat is Sustainable development' E1plain how we can attain sustainable development. -2. E1plain various methods of C$9 +rogramme. -3. $rite an essay on Environmental Ethics. - . E1plain causes= effects and controlling measures of global warming. -#. $hat is acid rain' 9ow is formed' $rite its impacts. -(. $hat is o:one layer' $hy it is depleting' E1plain effects of o:one depletion. -). E1plain various &cts formulated by our ;overnment to conserve and protect natural resources. -*. E1plain what are the issues involved in enforcement of environment legislation. -,. E1plain how public awareness can be created to protect our environment' 1-. $rite short notes on i. Environmental ethics
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ii. $asteland reclamation 11. State the important provision in Environment +rotection &ct= &ir &ct and $ater &ct. 12. $rite briefly on the community participation in environment management programmes 13. E1plain the mechanism of o:one layer depletion. 1 . $rite in detail about global warming. 1#. Discuss the agenda for sustainable development. *NI+ / % 3*0AN 2O2*LA+ION AND +3E EN/IRON0EN+ 2AR+ .A )*ES+IONS -1. -2. -3. - . -#. -(. -). -*. -,. 1-. 11. 12. 13. $rite a short note on 5+opulation growth rate7 9ow the population distribution varying with reference to different nations. !ention various reasons for population e1plosion 9ow the population e1plosion can be controlled' EDr@ 9ow the population stabili:ation can be achieved' $hat is anthropogenic pollution' $rite a short note on 59uman Cight7 $rite a short note on 56alue Education7 $hat is &4DS' 9ow it spreads' 9ow &4DS can be prevented' $hat are the diseases commonly affects the children' 9ow the .hildren 9ealth?$elfare can be protected' $hat is population e1plosion' State how environment and human health are related' 2AR+ ., )*ES+IONS -1. -2. -3. - . -#. -(. -). -*. -,. 1-. E1plain various impacts caused by population e1plosion over environment E1plain B how our health is affected by environmental pollution' $rite in detail on 56alue Education7 Discuss briefly on the reasons for the population e1plosion. Discuss the environmental and social impacts of growing population. $rite briefly on implementation of 2amily planning +rogramme. $rite a note on &4DS in developing countries. Discuss the factors influencing the family si:e. $rite an essay on role of 4nformation 8echnology in Environment $rite a short note on remote sensing and ;4S.

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