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P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :.………………….
First Semester B.Com. Degree Examination, November 2017
First Degree Programme under CBCSS
Foundation Course (for Commerce)
AUCO121: Environmental Studies
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions in one or two sentences.
1. Define ecosystem.
2. Explain afforestation.
3. What is population explosion
4. What is disaster management
5. What is ecomark
6. What are point sources
7. What is acid rain
8. What is meant by sustainable development
9. What is value education
10. What is watershed management
(10 x 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Answer any EIGHT questions, each in a short paragraph not exceeding 50 words.
11. Explain the need for public awareness about environment.
12. What are the effects of mining on forests
13. Explain a food chain and its different types.
14. What is Environment Management
15. What is noise pollution What are its effects
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16. Explain the structure of atmosphere.
17. What are decomposers What are their functions
18. Differentiate between renewable and non renewable energy sources.
19. What are the problems of population explosion
20. Explain aquatic ecosystem.
21. What is family welfare programme
22. What are human rights
x 2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Answer any SIX questions, each in a paragraph not exceeding 120 words.
23. Define environmental studies. Explain the importance of environment studies.
24. What is ecological pyramid Explain the different types.
25. What is global warming What are its effects
26. What are the effects and remedies of population explosion
27. What do you mean by conservation of natural resources
28. What is Solid Waste Management State the causes of solid waste.
29. What do you mean by bio diversity What are the different values in connection with bio diversity
30. What are the control measures of water pollution
31. Explain the strategies to protect environment from waste products.
x 4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Answer any TWO questions, not exceeding four pages.
32. Explain the role of individuals in contributing towards a better quality environment and human life.
33. What is environment ethics What are the basic principles underline environmental ethics
34. What is environmental pollution Explain in detail the different types of environment pollution and its remedial measures.
35. What do you mean by deforestation Explain its causes and effects.
x 15 30 Marks)