Hall Ticket No Question Paper Code: AHS009
INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
B.Tech I/II Semester Supplementary Examinations July, 2017
Regulation: IA-R16
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
[Common for II Semester (all branches)]
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
UNIT I
1. Explain the components of environments with the help of neat sketch.
Describe the importance of ecology and eco-system with examples.
2. What is an ecosystem? Explain the structures and functions of ecosystem.
Briefly explain the types of ecological pyramids with energy flow.
UNIT II
3. What are the major causes and consequences of deforestation?
Discuss the impact of over exploitation of mineral resources.
4. Give a brief account of renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
What happens to forest and tribal people if number of dams increases in our environment?
UNIT III
5. Substantiate that INDIA is a mega biodiversity nation. Elaborate.
Explain the reasons for threats to biodiversity.
6. What is Biodiversity? Give its significance. What are the three types of biodiversity? Explain
them.
Explain in-situ and on-situ conservation along with merits and limitations.
UNIT IV
7. Write a short note on Global warming and ozone depletion.
Explain the sources, effects and control of air pollution.
8. Explain solid waste management. Mention the affects of solid waste pollution.
Mention the causes and effects of water pollution. Explain strategies to tackle them.
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UNIT V
9. Define EIA. Point out the significance and various stages of EIA.
Explain the main objectives and provisions of water pollution act.
10. Explain the characteristics of population growth.
Explain biomedical waste management and handling rule 2016.