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B.E./B. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2007 .
Third Semester
(Regulation 2004)
Civil Engineering
CY 1201 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(Common to all branches of B.E./B.Tech Except Bio-Medical Engineering/Electronicsand Communication Engineering/Information Technology/Petroleum Engineering)
(common to B.E (Part Time) Second Semester-Regulation 2005)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
PARTA- (10 x2=20 marks )
1. Compare merits and probiems of dams.
2. What is meant by soil erosion?
3. Define the term Biodiversity.
4. Explain the concept of an ecosystem.
5. Give any four methods to control noise pollution.
6. How nuclear hazards can be disposed safely?
7. What is acid rain?
8. Explain the term "Global Warming".
9. Define population explosion.
10. What are the types of solid wastes?
PARTB- (5x16=80marks )
11. (a) (i) What is deforestation? Explain its impact on the environment. (9)
(ii) Explain how the alternate energT sources play an important role inenvironmental impact? (10)
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ft) (i) write a brief note on changes caused by agricultural and
overgrazing. (8)
(ii) Define the term conservation of natural resources and explain the
role ofan individual in conservation ofnatural resources. (8)
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12. (a) (i) State the components of ecosystems and explain.
(ii) Write a note on food chain.
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(b) (i) Explain the role of biodiversity at g1oba1, natural and locallevels. (t2)
(ii) Explain ecological pyramids. (4)
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(i) Discuss the major soil pollution and their impact.
(ii) Explain the various methods of controiling air pollution.
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Explain
(i) The disaster management in detail.
(ii) The various methods of controlling Water pollution.
(i) Explain the term sustainable developments and their concepts. (6)
(ii) How is acid rain formed? Explain its impact on Environment. (6)
(iii) What are the sources of green house gases in Atmosphere? (4)
Or
(i) Explain briefly on environmental protection act with respect to
water. (10)
(ii) Write briefly on any one of nuclear disaster. (6)
(i) Explain the impacts of population growth on environmental issues.(L2)
(ii) Discuss the population growth variation among nations. (4)
Or
(i) Discuss briefly the role of information technology in environmental
and human health. (.72)
(ii) Write a note on human rights. @)
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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2009.
CY 1201 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
PART A – (10 x 2=20 marks)
1. How would environmental awareness help to protect our environment?
2. What is aquifer? Mention its types.
3. Give flow chart on Energy flow in an ecosystem.
4. Name any two extinct species of India.
5. What is green chemistry?
6. How do Tsunami occur?
7. List the advantages of watershed projects.
8. Write the salient features of Forest Conservation Act’ 1980.
9. What is meant by doubling time? What is the doubling time for India?
10. What are the objectives of family welfare program in India?
PART B – (5 x 16=80 marks)
11. (a) .(i) Briefly explain the soil conservation practices adopted in India. (8)
(ii)Explain the environmental damage caused by mining activities. Illustrate one case study. (8)
Or
(b) Enumerate the following
(i) Tidal power. (6)
(ii) Geothermal energy. (5)
(iii) Biomass energy. (5)
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12. (a) What is biodiversity? How IS it classified? Explain the values ofbiodiversity. (16)
Or
(b) Write note on the following
`(i) Ecological succession. (6)
(ii) Phosphorus Cycle. (4)
(iii) Aquatic ecosystem(6)
13. (a) (i) Discuss the causes, effects and control measures of anyone of the following. (8)
(1) Noise Pollution.
(2) Air Pollution.
(3) How can you, as an individual, prevent environmental pollution? Why such an effort at an
individual level is important? (8)
Or
(b) What adverse effects can solid wastes cause? How can the solid waste be managed? (16)
14. (a) (i) Describe the various water conservation strategies. (8)
(ii) Enumerate on environmental ethics. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Population, Consumerism and waste production are interrelated- Comment.(8)
(ii) Briefly explain the occurrence, effect and control measures of acid rain
15. (a) What are the major role of IT in environment and human health? (16)
Or
(b) (i) Give a brief account on various issues and measures of women and child welfare in India. (8)
(ii) Write the origin, mode of transmission, symptom and control
measures of AIDS. (8)
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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008.
CY 1201 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
PART A-(10×2=20 marks)
1. What is meant by Green house gases?
2. What are the roles of women in environmental protection?
3. What is meant by non point pollution?
4. What is meant by CDM?
5. What is meant by key stone species?
6. What are the various sources of radioactive pollution?
7. What do ypu understand the terms flora and fauna?
8. What is meant by environmental audit?
9. What is meant by NIMBY syndrome?
10. What is meant by ISO 14000?
PART B-(5×16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) (i) Explain the significance of sustainable development.(4)
(ii) Mention any four Acts enacted by our country that deals with the
environmental pollution and discuss their provisions in detail.(12)
Or
(b) (i) Discuss the significance of any five parameters of drinking water
quality standards.(10)
(ii) Discuss the Indian Ambient air quality and noise standards.(6)
12. (a) (i) Discuss the various factors influencing soil degradation.(8)
(ii) Discuss the various sources of energy and the linkage between
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energy and environment.(8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the role of an individual in environmental protection.(8)
(ii) Discuss the environmental effects due to agriculture.(8)
13. (a) (i) Explain the characteristic features and function of forest eco-system.(10) (ii) Explain the features
of aquatic eco system.(6)
Or
(b) (i) What are the various hou spots of Bio Diversity in India?(4)
(ii) Discuss the endangered and endemic species of India.(12)
14. (a) (i) Explain the various sources, effects and methods of control of water
pollution. (4+4+4)
(ii) Discuss about the significance of hazardous waste menegement.(4)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the sources, effects and control of industrial noise pollution.(12)
(ii) Discuss about ozone hole and ozone depleting substances. (4)
15. (a) Discuss about
(i) Pollution growth and environmental issues. (8)
(ii) Environmental ethics (8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the role of NGOs in environmental protection and health.(6)
(ii) Discuss about the environmental and social problems faces by a large
Indian city like Chennai (10)
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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011.
Third Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GE 2211 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(Common to Chemical Engineering, Textile Technology, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Biotechnology, Plastic Technology, Electronics and
Instrumentation Engineering, Polymer Technology and Textile Technology (Fashion Technology))
(Regulation 2008)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 marks)
1. Write down any four natural resources.
2. Indicate any four major global food problems.
3. What is ecological succession?
4. Differentiate between endangered and endemic species.
5. What is meant by eutrophication?
6. Write down the effects of thermal pollution on the aquatic ecosystem.
7. Write briefly about holocaust.
8. What are the major limitations to successful implementation of our
environmental legislation?
9. What is meant by value education?
10. What are the reasons for AIDS disease?
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PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 marks)
11. (a) (i) Explain the evil effects of mining operations on the
environment. (8)
(ii) Write in brief about the adverse environmental effects of modern
agricultural practices. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Discuss the important reasons for land degradation. How to
prevent land degradation? Explain. (8)
(ii) How is wind energy harnessed? What are the advantages and
limitations of wind energy? (8)
12. (a) (i) Explain the environmental impact of deforestation. (8)
(ii) Explain in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. (8)
Or
(b) Discuss elaborately the characteristic features, structure and
functions of grassland and aquatic ecosystems. (16)
13. (a) (i) Describe the use of cyclone separator and electrostatic
precipitators in the control of air pollution. 8)
(ii) Explain the sources, effects and control methods of noise
pollution.
(8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the causes, effects and control of cyclones. (8)
(ii) Discuss the role of an individual in controlling pollution. (8)
14. (a) (i) Explain the watershed management and its advantages. (8)
(ii) What is the need for rain water harvesting? What are the ways
of achieving it? (8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain briefly about the steps taken in India for sustainable
development. (8)
(ii) Discuss the salient features of Forest (Conservation) Act. (8)
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15. (a) (i) What is meant by population explosion? Explain the reasons for
it.
(8)
(ii) Describe the role of IT in environment and human health. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Describe the factors influencing the family size. (8)
(ii) What is HIV? Explain the transmission of HIV and how can it be prevented. (8)
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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009
Third Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GE 2211 — ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(Regulation 2008)
(Common to Chemical Engineering / Textile Technology / Instrumentation and
Control Engineering / BioTechnology / Rubber and Plastics / Electronics and
Instrumentation Engineering / Polymer Technology / Textile Technology
(Fashion Technology))
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer ALL Questions
PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
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 — (5 × 16 = 80 Marks)
11. (a) (i) Explain the major causes and consequences of deforestation. (8)
(ii) Discuss the various techniques for harnessing solar energy. (8)
Or
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(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)
Or
(b) (i) Describe the sources, effects and control of noise pollution. (8)
(ii) Discuss the role of an individual in preventing pollution. (8)
14. (a) (i) Describe the measures to conserve water. (8)
(ii) Write a note on wasteland reclamation. (8)
Or
(b) (i) What is meant by acid rain? How does it form? What are the major
impacts? (8)
(ii) Discuss the causes and effects of global warming. (8)
15. (a) (i) Discuss the influence of environmental parameters on human
health. (8)
(ii) Narrate the role of information technology in environmental
management. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Discuss the various issues and measures for women and child
welfare. (8)
(ii) Explain the objectives and elements of value education. (8)
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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2010
Third Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GE2211 — ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(Common to Chemical Engineering, Textile Technology, Instrumentation and
Control Engineering, Biotechnology, Plastics Technology Electronics and
Instrumentation Engineering, Polymer Technology, Textile Technology
(Fashion Technology))
(Regulation 2008)
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer ALL Questions
PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
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.
Question Paper Code: E3111
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PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 Marks)
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.
Or
(b) Write about effect and control measures of air pollution in detail.
14. (a) Explain the environmental protection act in detail.
Or
(b) Write about resettlement and rehabilitation of people.
15. (a) Describe the major choices in modern birth control.
Or
(b) Discuss about role of information technology in environment and human
health.
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