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State the disadvantages of using BOD value.

Define environment. State different causes of environmental pollution.
Explain different types of abiotic components of environment.
State some objectives to study environmental science.
Define COD. State the advantages of COD over BOD for a given waste water sample.
State the biodegradation rate law. Explain with graph how BOD of a waste sample
changes with time.
Explain eutrophication of a water reservoir. State some causes of eutrophication.
Discuss the necessary steps, which should be taken to prevent water pollution.
Define TLV of a pollutant. State its significance with examples.
of a waste sample is 200 / and the ultimate
is 300 / . Find the reaction rate
constant. State the unit of the rate constant.
State some causes of water pollution.
Define carcinogen with three examples.
Discuss the harmful effects of hydrocarbons on the environment.
What are the six criteria pollutants as defined by NAAQS? Write down the permissible
limits of them in the environment.
Define primary and secondary pollutants with examples.
(a) State the beneficial effects of ozone layer in the stratosphere.
(b) Tropospheric ozone is called bad ozone justify.
What is food chain? State three important characteristics of it. Hence define food web.
Explain the soil structure with a neat sketch.
Discuss the harmful effects of the following heavy metals:
(i) , (ii) .
Discuss
cycle in the environment with a neat sketch.
The solar flux at the outer edge of the atmosphere of the earth varies by 3.3%.
Calculate the change in equivalent temperature. Given:
0.3.
Define acid rain and discuss its adverse effects on the environment.
Write a short note on nuclear fuel.
Define Threshold Limit Value of noise pollution. Explain how combined effect of noise
pollution can be evaluated.

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(a) Define the terms: (i) aerobic decomposition and (ii) anaerobic decomposition.
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(b) State the significances of dissolved oxygen (DO).
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(c) State the factors influencing DO level of a water reservoir.
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(d) Define pollutant. State three different water pollutants.
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(a) Define BOD of a given waste water sample. State its unit.
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(b) Sate the significance of BOD and hence explain how quality of a
waste water sample can be quantified.
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(c) Discuss the reagents required in determination of COD and
the function of each reagent.
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(d) State causes of eutrophication. How can it be controlled?

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(a) Discuss different stages of hydrological cycle.
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(b) Define aquifer and classify it.
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(c) Classify biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
Give examples of each category.
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(a) Explain primary treatment process of waste water treatment.
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(b) State some disadvantages of trickling filter method.
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(c) What is called activated sludge? Why is it called so?
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(d) Explain the function of dry lime and bleaching powder in
waste water treatment process.
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(a) Explain (i) oxygen deficit and (ii) reaeration rate constant.
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(b) State some characteristic features of ecosystem.
(c) What are heavy metals? Give three examples.
(a) What is photochemical smog? What are the constituents of photochemical smog?
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(b) State the differences between photochemical smog and reducing smog.
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(c) Write the full form of SPM. What is aerosol?
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(b) State the harmful effects of aerosol on the environment.
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(a) Discuss the harmful effects of the following heavy metals:
(i) , (ii)
.
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(b) Discuss the harmful effects of the following on biotic component:
, (iii)
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(i)
, (ii)
(a) What is PAH? Write three examples. What is soot particle?
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(b) Write down the sources of PAH. State the harmful effects of PAH.
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(a) What is an ESP? Discuss its utility in controlling air pollution.
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(b) Explain the principles of filter bag unit and cold chamber in exhaust air treatment.
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(a) What is biogeochemical cycle?
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(b) Briefly discuss the following cycles with a neat sketch:
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(i) Nitrogen cycle, (ii) Sulphur cycle, (iii) Phosphorus cycle.
(a) Define noise. Explain A-scale and B-scale of noise level.
(b) Calculate the combined loudness of two noise levels of 60 dBA and 80 dBA.
(a) Explain ODS with examples.
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(b) Explain how CFC decreases the ozone concentration in the stratosphere.
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(c) Define ODP. State the unit of ODP.
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(d) Write a short note on Montreal Protocol.
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(a) Illustrate environmental strain and environmental stress with examples of
environmental stress.
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(b) Explain the terms: GPP and NPP.
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(c) State the factors influencing the GPP.
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(d) Draw a neat sketch of energy flow diagram in different biotic components.
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(a) Discuss the adverse effects of global warming. Define GWP.
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(b) Discuss the remedial measures to be taken to control global warming.
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(c) Consider the earth is flat and an isothermal body. Albedo for the earth is 0.2.
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Estimate the temperature of the flat earth.
Given:
1372 / ,
5.67 10 /

(a) What is albedo? What is its value for the earth?

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(b) State Wiens displacement law.
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(c) Define Green House Effect. Name four major GHG.

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(d) State the beneficial effects of Green House Effect.
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(a) Draw a neat sketch of atmosphere, showing different layers.
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(b) Define adiabatic lapse rate and ambient lapse rate and hence explain
atmospheric stability.
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(a) What is solid waste? Classify it with examples.
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(b) Briefly explain different treatment processes of solid wastes.
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(c) State the causes of soil pollution.
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(d) Discuss the steps to be taken to prevent soil pollution.
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(a) Explain the following with examples:
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(i) Contaminants, (ii) Receptor, (iii) Speciation.
(b) Explain how pollution due to automobile exhaust can be controlled.
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(c) Explain the term PSI.
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(a) Solar flux or insolation
, striking on a planet, is given by:
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, where, s the distance between the Sun and the planet.
(i) Find given for the earth is 150 10
and
1372 / .
(ii) Estimate for the Venus. Given:
2613 /
(iii) Estimate for the Mercury. Given:
58 10
(b) Estimate equivalent temperature and surface temperature of the Mars by
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589 / ,
0.15, ,
5.67 10 /

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PAN is a
(A) constituent of photochemical smog,
(B) carcinogen,
(C) heavy metal,
(D) GHG.
Which one of the following is not a GHG?
(A)
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(B) ,
(C)
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(D)
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The value of albedo of the earth is
(A) 0.21, (B) 0.31, (C) 0.41, (D) 0.51.
Addition of two sound levels, 100dB each, gives the resultant sound level of
(A) 100dB, (B) 200dB,
(C) 103dB,
(D) 53dB.
Which one of the following is an example of occupational noise?
(A) Road traffic noise,
(B) Lathe machine noise,
(C) Air craft noise,
(D) Loudspeaker noise.
Maximum temperature of stratosphere is
(A) 95 ,
(B) 0 ,
(C) 52 ,
(D) 56 .
Which one of the following is an example of secondary pollutant?
(A)
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(B)
,
(C)
,
(D)
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The full form of EIA is
(A) Electric Intensity Assessment.
(B) Environmental Impact Act.
(C) Environmental Impact Agencies.
(D) Environmental Impact Assessment.
Which one of the following attacks hemoglobin?
(A)
,
(B)
,
(C) ,
(D)
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The full form of PAH is
(A) Polycyclic Aliphatic Hydrocarbon.
(B) Phenolic Aromatic Hydrocarbon.
(C) Polyhydric Aromatic Hydrocarbon.
(D) Phenolic Aliphatic Hydrocarbon
Which one of the following is the worst enemy of ozone?
(A)
,
(B)
,
(C) ,
(D)
.
The hottest region of the atmosphere is
(A) Troposphere, (B) Mesosphere, (C) Stratosphere, (D) Ionosphere.
The relation between GPP and NPP is
(A) GPP = NPP, (B) GPP < NPP, (C) GPP + R = NPP, (D) GPP = NPP + R.
The full form of PSI is
(A) Polymer Standard Index,
(B) Polystyrene index.
(C) Pollution Standard Index,
(D) Primary Standard Index.
Which one of the following is a renewable resource?
(A) Coal,
(B) Iron,
(C) Oil,
(D) Water.
Which one of the following is a nephrotoxic element?
(A) , (B)
, (C)
, (D) .
The expression of dry adiabatic lapse rate is
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Kyoto protocol is related with

(A) Ozone layer depletion, (B) Green House Gas, (C) Air pollution, (D) Water pollution.
The best method of solid waste disposal is
(A) incineration,
(B) composting,
(C) land fill,
(D) shredding.
Montreal Protocol is related with
(A) Water pollution, (B) SPM,
(C) Green House Gas,
(D) Ozone.
Catalytic converter is used to reduce
(A) automobile exhaust pollution,
(B) factory exhaust pollution.
emission,
(D)
emission.
(C)
In air pollution control cyclone separator is used to
(A) absorb harmful hydrocarbons, (B) separate volatile organic compounds,
(C) remove colloidal size particles, (D) remove large size SPM.
The road traffic noise is measured by
(A)
18
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In stratosphere the value of dry adiabatic lapse rate is
(A) positive, (B) negative, (C) 0,
(D) 1.
Which one of the following is called haematoxin?
(A) , (B) , (C) , (D)
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Methyl isocyanide is a
(A) primary pollutant, (B) contaminant, (C) secondary pollutant, (D) criteria pollutant.
The unit of intensity level of noise is
(A) meter,
(B) Newton, (C) candle, (D) deciBel
Loudness of noise level is given by:
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The average surface temperature of earth is

(A) 25 , (B) 10 , (C) 15 , (D) 20 .
Which one of the following is the main component of mesosphere?
(A)
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Which one of the following heavy metals was responsible for Minamata episode?
(A) , (B) , (C) , (D)
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Which one of the following is considered as a source of underground water?
(A) Ocean, (B) Aquifer, (C) Marsh, (D) Pond.
The threshold limit value for 8 hours is
(A) 80 dB, (B) 85 dB, (C) 90 dB, (D) 95 dB.
Lapse rate refers to the rate at which
(A) change in pressure with increase in altitude.
(B) change in volume with increase in temperature.
(C) change in pressure with increase in temperature.
(D) change in temperature with increase in altitude.
Which one of the following is not a constituent of acid rain?
(A) Acetic acid, (B) Sulfuric acid, (C) Hydrochloric acid, (D) Nitric acid.

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To avoid europhication of an oligotropic lake ratio should be maintained

(A) over 20,
(B) below 5,
(C) around 1,
(D) around 7.
The term
is related with
(A) Ozone layer depletion,
(B) Hydrocarbon emission,
(C) Green House Gas,
(D)
particle emission.
Which one of the following is the chemical formula of
115?
, (B)
, (C)
, (D)
.
(A)
Which one of the following can be used for disinfection of water?
(A) UV-ray, (B) Hydrogen peroxide, (C) Ozone, (D) Carbon-di-oxide.
The pollutant ozone is present in
(A) Stratosphere, (B) Mesosphere, (C) Troposphere, (D) Thermosphere.
The most commonly used catalyst in catalytic converters is finely divided
(A) Iron, (B) Palladium, (C) Platinum, (D) Nickel.
Energy flow of an ecosystem is
(A) non-directional, (B) bi-directional, (C) cyclic, (D) unidirectional.
Which one of the following is responsible for permanent hardness of water?
(A) Chlorides, (B) Carbonates, (C) Bicarbonates, (D) Phosphates.
Biomagnification is related to the accumulation of
(A) biodegradable substances, (B) non-biodegradable substances,
(C) chemical substances, (D) minerals.
Which of the following energy is eco-friendly?
(A) Fossil fuel, (B) Hydropower, (C) Nuclear power, (D) Wood.
Petroleum is a
(A) renewable resource,
(B) non-renewable resource,
(C) Fixed resource,
(D) non polluting resource.
Keeping and nurturing of forest is called
(A) siviculture,
(B) agriculture,
(C) horticulture,
(D) floriculture.
Which of the following is not a biotic component?
(A) Herbivores,
(B) Decomposers,
(C) Carnivores,
(D) Minerals.
Tropical rainforest is found in
(A) Gangetic plain land,
(B) Deccan plateau,
(B) Western Himalayas,
(D) Western ghats.
Which of the following is apart of detritus in an ecosystem?
(A) Dead plant parts,
(B) Dead animals,
(C) Animal excreta,
(D) All the above.
Bacteria and fungi are called
(A) herbivores,
(B) carnivores,
(C) consumers,
(D) decomposers.
Ozone depletion will cause
(A) increased incidence of skin cancer.
(B) forest fires.
(C) global warming.
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