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PART - A (10 2 20 Marks)

1. The document is a test for an Environmental Science and Engineering course, covering topics like ecological succession, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, land degradation, population explosion, GIS and remote sensing. 2. The test has three parts - Part A contains 10 short answer questions worth 2 marks each (total 20 marks), Part B contains 5 long answer questions worth 13 marks each (total 65 marks), and Part C contains 1 long answer question worth 15 marks. 3. Questions cover various topics related to ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, solid waste management, effects of modern agriculture, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, sustainable development, role of IT in environment and human health, and threats to Indian

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PART - A (10 2 20 Marks)

1. The document is a test for an Environmental Science and Engineering course, covering topics like ecological succession, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, land degradation, population explosion, GIS and remote sensing. 2. The test has three parts - Part A contains 10 short answer questions worth 2 marks each (total 20 marks), Part B contains 5 long answer questions worth 13 marks each (total 65 marks), and Part C contains 1 long answer question worth 15 marks. 3. Questions cover various topics related to ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, solid waste management, effects of modern agriculture, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, sustainable development, role of IT in environment and human health, and threats to Indian

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PANIMALAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE

First year – Second semester – 2020–2021

THIRD INTERNAL ASSESSMENT TEST - ONLINE MODE


(Common to CSE, CSBS & AIDS)
Subject Code & Name: GE8291 & Environmental Science and Engineering

Semester / Year : II / I Time: 3 hrs.


Date :07.07.2021 Total Marks: 100

PART – A (10 * 2 = 20 Marks)


1. What is ecological succession?
2. Bring about the functional features of an eco – system.
3. What are point and non – point sources of water pollution?
4. What is particulate matter?
5. Differentiate renewable and non–renewable sources of energy. Give example
6. What are the reasons for land degradation?
7. Define Nuclear holocaust.
8. Mention the objectives of Environment protection act?
9. What are the effects of population explosion?
10. Define GIS – Remote sensing.

PART – B (5 * 13 = 65 Marks)
11.a) Describe the types, characteristic features, structure and function of
i) Forest ecosystem ii) Desert ecosystem.
OR
b) Explain in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity along with their merits and
limitations.
12.a) What are the effects of improper municipal solid waste management? State the measures
recommended for proper management of solid waste.
OR
b) Discuss the benefits of coral reefs and oil pollution in marine with a suitable case study.
13.a) Discuss the problems / effects of modern agriculture.
OR
b) Explain the role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
14.a) Explain acid rain and ozone layer depletion.
OR
b) Discuss the recent approaches to achieve sustainable development.
15.a) Discuss the role of Information Technology in Environment and Human health.
OR
b) Briefly describe the various schemes launched for women and child welfare in India.

PART – C (1 * 15 = 15 Marks)

16.a) Identify and explain the present day major threats to the biodiversity of India.
OR
b) With a case study explain the various sources, effects and control measures of
(i) Air pollution (ii) Thermal pollution.

****************** All the Best ******************

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