Code No: RT42012B R13 Set No.

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IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April/May - 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART–A (22 Marks)
1. a) What is EIA? Explain. [4]
b) Enumerate the EIA methodologies and explain the factors to keep in mind in
selecting the methodology. [3]
c) Discuss the mitigation measures for soil and groundwater impacts. [3]
d) Explain the different steps of a proposed model for EIA study on air environment
with the help of a schematic diagram. [4]
e) What are the key stages in performing Risk Management? [4]
f) Describe the process of Audit protocol. [4]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) Describe systematic approach for using EIA as a planning tool for major Project
activities in brief. [8]
b) What are the basic concepts of EIA? [8]

3. a) Explain the different characteristics that the impact evaluation methods should
have. [8]
b) Describe the elements of EIA. [8]

4. a) Write a detailed note on identification of activities which will have different

types of impacts on soil and ground water Quantity and Quality. [8]
b) Discuss about methodologies for identification of potential environmental
impacts of typical engineering projects. [8]

5. a) Describe the environmental effects on surface water. [8]

b) Explain stepwise how do you predict and assess impacts in the Air environment. [8]

6. a) Write about the concept of ISO and ISO14000 in detail. [8]

b) Explain the Box-model approaches for prediction of various environmental
impacts for Engineering projects. [8]

7. a) Describe different sources of air pollution. [8]

b) Explain the Mass balance approach for prediction of environmental impacts of
engineering projects. [8]

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 Code No: RT42012B R13 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April/May - 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART–A (22 Marks)
1. a) What are the objectives of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? [4]
b) Distinguish the scope of "Rapid EIA" and "Cumulative EIA". [3]
c) Provide an example of an activity that can adversely impact the air environment
and suggest an appropriate mitigation action. [3]
d) What are the limitations of using Check List methods in EIA? [4]
e) What are the requirements regarding public hearing? [4]
f) What is the purpose of post Environmental Audit? [4]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) Describe possible changes in the environment by various project activities. [8]
b) Describe the preparation of Environmental Base map. [8]

3. a) Describe matrix method in detail [8]

b) Discuss objectives, merits and demerits of EIA. [8]

4. a) Write a detailed note on Direct land use impacts. [8]

b) What are the various environmental indicators and indices? Explain the
environmental indices for air quality description. [8]

5. a) Explain various developmental activities which cause significant impact on

surface water resources. [8]
b) Describe the mitigation measures for surface water environment impact. [8]

6. a) What do you mean by bio diversity? Explain the different components of

Biological Diversity. [8]
b) Explain the battle environmental evaluation system for assessment of impacts
with suitable examples. [8]

7. a) Write a detailed note on generalized approach for assessment of air pollution

Impact. [8]
b) What is EMP? What are measures employed for mitigation of adverse
environment? [8]

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 Code No: RT42012B R13 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April/May - 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART–A (22 Marks)
1. a) What is the practice in India for Quality Assurance of Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA)? [4]
b) How do EIA contribute to sustainable development? [3]
c) What is the purpose of screening in EIA? [3]
d) Describe the classification of developmental projects in India for the purpose of
Environmental Clearance. [4]
e) List the essential components of an Environmental Management Plan. [4]
f) What are the objectives of Environmental Legislation? [4]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) Give a brief account on cost benefit analysis of EIA. [8]
b) Discuss about the need of EIA for Engineering projects. [8]

3. a) List out different EIA methods and Explain Ad-hoc methods in detail. [8]
b) Write about the application of remote sensing and GIS for EIA. [8]

4. a) Discuss about environmental indices for water and air quality. [8]
b) Explain the various steps in preparing of E1A report. [8]

5. a) Draw the schematic diagram for conceptual approach to the study focused on
surface water Environment impacts. [8]
b) Write a detailed note on ‘compilation of water Quantity-Quality information. [8]

6. a) Describe the systematic approach for evaluating biological impacts. [8]

b) How do you estimate the impact of a given heavy industry on air, water and land
environment? [8]

7. a) Explain Battle environmental Evaluation system. Discuss in detail the issues

involved for assessment of impact. [8]
b) What is EMP? What are measures employed for mitigation of adverse
environment? [8]

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 Code No: RT42012B R13 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April/May - 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****

PART–A (22 Marks)

1. a) What is the role of Stake holders in EIA preparation? [4]
b) What is the Criteria for selection of EIA Methodology? [3]
c) How GIS is useful for EIA? [3]
d) Suggest the mitigation options for noise pollution. [4]
e) What are the generic impacts of projects on flora and fauna? [4]
f) What are the Post Audit Activities? [4]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) What is EIA? Explain. [8]
b) Discuss objectives, merits and demerits of EIA. [8]

3. a) Describe Environmental media Quality Index method in detail. [8]

b) Describe the EIA methodologies. [8]

4. a) Discuss the mitigation measures for soil and groundwater impacts. [8]
b) Explain the various steps in preparing of E1A report. [8]

5. a) Write a detailed note on identification of surface water Quantity or Quality

impacts. [8]
b) Explain the Box-model approaches for prediction of various environmental
impacts for engineering projects. [8]

6. a) Differentiate between deforestation and forest degradation. [8]

b) Explain the common causes of deforestation around the world. [8]

7. a) Explain the different steps of a proposed model for EIA study on air environment
with the help of a schematic diagram. [8]
b) Discuss evaluation of audit data and preparation of Audit report. [8]

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