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Question Paper Code : X10834 FM1204

B.E./B.Tech. DEgREE ExamiNaTioNs, NovEmBER/DEcEmBER 2020

seventh semester
mechanical Engineering
ocE 751 – ENviRoNmENTal aND social impacT assEssmENT
(common to aeronautical Engineering/automobile Engineering/chemical
Engineering/Fashion Technology/information Technology/Biomedical
Engineering/computer science and Engineering/Electronics and communication
Engineering/petrochemical Technology/Biotechnology/geoinformatics
Engineering)
(Regulations 2017)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer all questions
Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)

1. Define EIA.
2. What are the objectives of EIA ?
3. What is meant by screening in EIA ?
4. Define baseline monitoring.
5. Write about public hearing.
6. What is meant by environmental clearance ?
7. Define rehabilitation.
8. Write about cost benefit analysis.
9. Elaborate MRTS.
10. Write about power plants.

Part – B (5×13=65 Marks)

11. a) Write about the historical development of EIA and their types in detail.
(OR)
b) Describe about legal framework and EIA notifications on development on
environment.
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12. a) Explain the flow chart involved in environmental assessment.

(OR)
b) Explain about various methods in mathematical models for impact prediction.

13. a) Describe about environmental monitoring plan for various natural factors.
(OR)
b) Explain about EIA report preparation and environmental clearance in detail.

14. a) Explain about baseline monitoring of socio economic environment with neat
sketches.
(OR)
b) Explain about economic valuation of environmental impacts in detail.

15. a) Explain about MRTS projects in EIA.

(OR)
b) Explain about irrigation projects in EIA.

Part – C (1×15=15 Marks)

16. a) Describe cost benefit analysis with suitable case study.

(OR)
b) Explain EIA case studies pertaining to infrastructure projects.

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