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Code: 9ABS402

II B.Tech II Semester (R09) Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(Common to Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science &
Engineering, Information Technology, Aeronautical Engineering and Biotechnology)
Time: 3 hours

Max Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1.

Discuss the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies.

2.

(a) Write about forest resources use and over exploitation.

(b) Discuss environmental issues concerning extracting and using mineral resources.

3.

(a) Discuss the concept of an ecosystem.

(b) Discuss about a desert ecosystem.

4.

(a) Explain insitu and exsitu conservation of biodiversity.

(b) Give the biogeographical classification of India.

5.

(a) Define nuclear hazard. Give cause, effects and control measures of nuclear
hazards.
(b) Discuss solid waste management of industrial waste.

6.

(a) Discuss how rainwater can be harvested in rural and urban areas.
(b) Write the salient points of Forest Conservation Act.

7.

(a) Write about the measures being taken by the government in controlling AIDS.
(b) Discuss the role of IT in environment and human health.

8.

(a) Write about global warming and its effects.

(b) Discuss about the role of an individual in prevention of pollution.

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R09

Code No: R09220104

Set No. 2

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain about non timber forest products?

[15]

2. Explain about potassium cycle with diagram?

[15]

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3. Explain about Kyoto protocol?

4. Explain about point and non-point sources of pollution?

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5. How to assess the significance of an impact on an environment due to project

activities?
[15]
6. Write about biomedical waste management and handling rules?

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[15]

7. What is an anthropogenic green house gas? Discuss the various anthropogenic

green house gases in terms of their potential to cause global warming?
[15]
8. Explain the use of land use and land cover mapping?

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R09

Code No: R09220104

Set No. 4

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain about genes and mutations?

[15]

2. What is homeostasis?

[15]

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3. Explain green house gases effects on human environment?

[15]

4. Explain about the systematic approach for the study of the soil and ground water
environmental Impacts?
[15]

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5. What environmental and economic problems could result from a rapid transition
from fossil fuels to alternative sources?
[15]
6. What are the pollutants emitted from automobile pollution?

[15]

7. Explain about legal and administrative aspects of hazardous rules 1989?

[15]

8. Explain the phenomenon of salt water intrusion?

[15]

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R09

Code No: R09220104

Set No. 1

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain about genetic diversity?

[15]

2. Explain about sanitary landfills?

[15]

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3. Explain about Montreal protocol?

4. What is cybernetics?

[15]

[15]

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5. What are the responsibilities of state pollution control boards under hazardous
waste rule 1989?
[15]
6. Write short notes on the following

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(a) Carbon trading

(b) Advantage of getting CDM projects for India.

[15]

7. Explain how man induced landslides occur.

[15]

8. What are the steps to carry out for doing impact evaluation and analysis?

[15]

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R09

Code No: R09220104

Set No. 3

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,December-January, 2011-2012

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Write the definition of an ecosystem?

[15]

2. Explain the living and non-living natural resources?

[15]

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3. Explain about the ex-situ conservation of biodiversity?

[15]

4. What emergency measures can the central / state pollution boards take under the
water act in case of pollution of stream or well?
[15]

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5. Explain about low level and high level radio-active wastes?

6. Explain about the checklist methodology for carrying EIA?

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7. How human activity has resulted in increased emissions of green house gases? [15]
8. Give a detailed account on the human rights related to environmental health and
nutrition?
[15]

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Code No: R09220104

Set No. 2

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,APRIL 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain about hydrological cycle with diagram?

[15]

2. Explain how the occurrences of EL NINO events affects global climate?

[15]

3. Give the list of environment EIA methods?

[15]

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4. What are the threats to sustainability?

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[15]

5. What are the current requirement that should be met before declaring an area in
to a wide life sanctuary or a national park under the forest acts?
[15]
6. What are the toxic metals and different sources of toxic metals in the waste water?
[15]

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7. Write the advantages and disadvantages of surface and subsurface mining?

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8. What will be the best way to feed the world in the next 100 years?

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Code No: R09220104

Set No. 4

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,APRIL 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain the sea level raise because of global warming?

[15]

2. Explain about biofuels?

[15]

3. Write about the pollutants?

[15]

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4. Explain about consumptive value of biodiversity?

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5. Explain about the pyramid of energy in forest ecosystem?

6. Explain about rain water harvesting with diagrams?

7. Explain about green building rating system world wide?

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8. What are the functions of central board under the Air act?

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R09

Code No: R09220104

Set No. 1

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,APRIL 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Explain about potassium cycle with diagram?

[15]

2. Explain about draft and final environmental impact statements?

[15]

3. Explain about soil degradation?

[15]

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4. Write about the different causes for coastal pollution?

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[15]

5. Is pollution of land / soil covered under environmental protection act? What are
the requirements that are to fulfilled under the E.P.A by persons carrying on any
industry, operation etc?
[15]
6. Explain about the climate change and its causes?

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7. What will happen to the total biodiversity if the grizzly bear becomes extinct?[15]

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8. Explain the phenomenon of salt water intrusion?

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R09

Code No: R09220104

Set No. 3

II B.Tech II Semester Examinations,APRIL 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Common to CE, BME, IT, MECT, BT, AME, ICE, E.COMP.E, MMT,
EIE, CSE
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Write about the industrial solid waste characteristics?

[15]

2. Write about subsurface mining?

[15]

3. (a) Write the definition of EIA?

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(b) Explain the scope of EIA?

[15]

4. How is the water pollution defined under the water act 1947?

[15]

5. Why do introduced species often become pests?

[15]

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6. How the economic development and population regulation can lead to sustainable
development?
[15]

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7. Give examples for food chains?

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8. How human activity has resulted in increased emissions of green house gases? [15]

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