Course Code : 15BC1104/ 2015 R-2015 Reg.

No :

GAYATRI VIDYA PARISHAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS)

Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam
Affiliated to JNT University – K, Kakinada
B.Tech III Semester Supplementary Examinations, May– 2019
Environmental Studies
(Common to all Branches)

Date: 09-05-2019 Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70

1. Answer ONE Question from each UNIT
2. All parts of a Question must be answered in one place to get valued.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT-I
1. a) Wsrite short notes on Renewable resources and Non-renewable resources 8 Marks
b) Discuss role of an individual in conservation of natural resources 6 Marks

2. Briefly discuss
a) Soil erosion and desertification 6 Marks
b) Effects of dams and mining on forests and Tribal people 8 Marks

UNIT-II
3. Discuss the following
a) Forest ecosystem 7 Marks
b) Aquatic Ecosystem 7 Marks

4. Write short notes on

a) Value of biodiversity 7 Marks
b) Threats to biodiversity 7 Marks
UNIT-III
5. Discuss control measures of
a) Air Pollution 8 Marks
b) Nuclear hazards 6 Marks

6. Discuss
a) Role of an individual in prevention of Environmental pollution 7 Marks
b) Urban and industrial wastes impact on Environment 7 Marks
UNIT-IV
7. Explain
a) Water pollution prevention and control act 7 Marks
b) Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation 7 Marks

8. Briefly discuss
a) Environmental ethical problems and concerns 7 Marks
b) Air pollution prevention and control act 7 Marks

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UNIT-V
9. Write short notes on
a) Population explosion 7 Marks
b) Human rights 7 Marks

10. Discuss the role of Information Technology in environment and human health 14 Marks

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