BHARATH INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Declared as Deemed to be University under section 3 of UGC act 1956

173, Agaram Main Road, Selaiyur, Chennai – 600 073,Tamil Nadu
End Semester Examinations – May / June -2022

Programme(s) Batch Term Course Code(s) Course Title

B.Tech- Common to all 2020 & II U20CYHT01 Social and Environmental

Branches 2021 Engineering
Time: Three Hours Max Marks: 100

Date: 13.08.2022 / FN

Part A – (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

(Answer All Questions)
Q.No Question
1 Define Ecosystem.
2 Mention the types of aquatic ecosystems.
3 What is red data book?
4 Define Vulnerable Species. Mention with suitable example.
5 Define Pollution and mention its types.
6 Define algal blooming.
7 Write on EIA.
8 What is "E" waste?
9 What are the objectives of family welfare programme?
10 Mention two objectives of child welfare programme.
Part B – (5 x 4 = 20 Marks)
(Answer All Questions)
Q.No Question
11 What is ecological succession? Mention their types.
12 What are the causes for loss of biodiversity?
13 List out the role of an Individual in prevention of Pollution.
14 What is Acid Rain? How does it form? What are the impacts?
15 What are the major symptoms of AIDS? Explain.
Part C– (5 x 12 = 60 Marks)
(Answer either (a) or (b) of each questions)
Q.No Question
16(a) Define ecosystems. Discuss the structure and function of ecosystem.
OR
16(b) Explain the structure and function of ponds and lakes.
17(a) Describe the term hotspot in biodiversity in India. Mention two hot spots of India.
OR
17(b) Discuss the status of India as a mega diverse nation of biodiversity.
18(a) What are the sources, effects of marine pollution and measures to be taken to prevent it?
OR
18(b) Explain in detail the Solid waste management.
19(a) Explain the following (a) wildlife protection act, 1972 (b) forest conservation act, 1980.
OR
19(b) Discuss the functions are performed by the central pollution control boards.
20(a) What are the modes of transmission of HIV and how it can be prevented?
OR
20(b) Discuss the methods and strategies of imparting value education.