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PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE - 641 004

SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS, NOVEMBER 2018

BSc – COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND DESIGN Semester : 1

18X102 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND GREEN COMPUTING

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 20 Marks.
2. Subdivision (a) carries 3 marks each, subdivision (b) carries 7 marks each and
subdivision (c) carries 10 marks each.
3. Course Outcome : Qn.1 Qn.2 CO2
CO1 Qn.3 CO3. Qn.4 CO4 Qn.5 CO5
Table …… …… …… …… ……
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1. a) Justify the thermodynamic concept of energy flow in an eco system.
b) i) Compare the Indian biodiversity level with global status.
ii) Explain the various “threats to bio diversity”. (3+4)
c) i) List out the causes of deforestation.
ii) Justify the role of aquifers in charging of ground water.
iii) Describe the various strategy for conservation of bio diversity. (2+2+6)
2. a) What are photovoltaic cell? Give its advantages.
b) i) With suitable example describe the importance of hydro electric power projects in
India.
ii) Bring out the importance of various other renewable energy sources. (4+3)
c) i) Explain the possibilities of meeting the growing energy needs of India. (5)
ii) Describe the harnessing method of wind energy. Mention its advantages &
limitations. (5)
3. a) State the importance of amendment of EIA in the environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
b) i) Justify the importance of rain water harvesting towards the sustainable
development.
ii) Write the salient features of wild life protection act. (4+3)
c) i) 1. Enumerate the importance of water conservation through the water shed
management. (5)
2. Explain the pros and cons of population in India. (5)
(OR)
ii) 1. Summarize the role of information technology in the environment and human
health. (6)
2. Specify the salient features of Water (Prevention and control of pollution) act,
1974. (4)

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4. a) Specify the causes and impacts of thermal pollution on environment.

b) i) What are the impacts of air pollution in human health.
ii) Recently Kerala was severely affected by floods and landslides. Critically analyse
the causes & mitigation methods of the same. (3+4)
c) i) Enumerate any three causes and impacts of soil pollution.
ii) Describe the suitable methods to handle biomedical and hazardous wastes. (5+5)
5. a) What is meant by “green computing concept”? Give its importance.
b) i) Describe the importance of coordination between the environment and the society.
(4)
ii) Specify the important aspects involved in the producer responsibility legislation. (3)
c) i) 1. Explain the concept of e-waste recycling technology. (5)
2. Elaborate the causes and impacts of enhanced green house effect. (5)
(OR)
ii) 1. Summarize the principle and mechanism adapted in the processes of solid
waste management. . (6)
2. With a suitable example, justify the responsibility of an individual towards the
prevention of pollution in the society. (4)

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