GE8291 Question Paper Environmental Science and Engineering
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Sample GE8291 Question Paper Environmental Science and Engineering:
PART A — (2 Marks) (GE8291 Question Paper Environmental Science and Engineering)
1. What is overgrazing?
2. What do we mean by ‘‘green revolution’’?
3. What is meant by food webs?
4. Define ecological pyramids.
5. What is green house effect?
6. Why are radioactive wastes disposed off in Salt Water?
7. What is acid rain?
8. Define holocaust.
9. What is meant by human demography?
10. Write a note on value education.
PART B — (16 Marks) (GE8291 Question Paper Environmental Science and Engineering)
11. (a) Discuss the effect of modern agriculture.
Or
(b) Write in detail on the role of an individual in conservation of natural
resources.
12. (a) Discuss the aquatic ecosystem and forest ecosystem.
Or
(b) Give an account of conservation of biodiversity.
13. (a) Discuss soil waste management in detail.
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(b) Write about effect and control measures of air pollution in detail.
14. (a) Explain the environmental protection act in detail.
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(b) Write about resettlement and rehabilitation of people.
15. (a) Describe the major choices in modern birth control.
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(b) Discuss about role of information technology in environment and human
health.
PART A — (2 Marks) (GE8291 Question Paper Environmental Science and Engineering)
1. What are renewable and non-renewable energy sources? Give examples.
2. Mention the causes of desertification.
3. What are food chains and food webs?
4. Define primary production and secondary production.
5. What is meant by thermal pollution?
6. Mention the sources of solid wastes.
7. What is meant by sustainable development?
8. Mention the causes of ozone layer depletion.
9. What is meant by population explosion?
10. List the objectives of watershed management.
PART B — (16 Marks) (GE8291 Question Paper Environmental Science and Engineering)
11. (a) (i) Explain the major causes and consequences of deforestation. (8)
(ii) Discuss the various techniques for harnessing solar energy. (8)
(b) (i) Explain the environmental impacts of mineral extraction and use.(8)
(ii) Discuss the impact of modern agriculture on the environment. (8)
12. (a) (i) Discuss the major features of grass land ecosystem. (8)
(ii) Write a note on endangered and endemic species of India. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Describe the structural features of ecosystem. (8)
(ii) Write a note on conservation of biodiversity. (8)
13. (a) (i) Enumerate various methods for control of air pollution. (8)
(ii) Discuss the causes, effects and control of marine pollution. (8)
| Subject name | Environmental Science Engineering |
| Subject Code | GE8291 |
| Regulation | 2017 Regulation |
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