EVS End Term Papers

END-TERM EXAMINATION SIXTH SEMESTER (BBA) MAY 2007 Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks:75 Q1. (a) Define Ecology and Ecosystems. What are the different zones in a lake ecosystem? (7.5) (b) Enumerate 5 important biosphere reserves, national parks (with important wildlife) and wild sanctuaries (with major wild life) of India. Mention the States where they are located. (7.5) Q2. (a) What are solar cells? Draw a schematic diagram and enumerate its applications. (7.5) (b) Discuss merits and demerits of large hydropower installations. (7.5) Q3. (a) Classify air pollutants into different categories, indicating their sources. (7.5) (b) Explain the importance of proper planning and zoning of industrial and residential areas from the point of air pollution control. (7.5) Q4. (a) Why do earthquakes occur? Explain the case of any earthquakes that occurred in India. (7.5) (b) Enumerate with examples the major sources of surface water pollution and ground water pollution. (7.5) Q5. (a) Give a brief accoun t of noise pollution generated during Diwali. What measures you would suggest to reduce this menace? (7.5) (b) Classify solid waste. What are the sources of urban and industrial solid waste? (7.5) Q6. (a) How would you define pollution as per Water (Prevention and Con trol of Pollution) Act, 1974? What are the salient features of this Act? (7.5) (b) Briefly discuss the major objectives of ISO. What are the main c omponents of ISO 14001 EMS that must be implemented by the company in order to pass the audit requirement for certification? (7.5) Q7. (a) Explain Baseline studies in EIA. What is the role of baseline studies in carrying out EIA of any development project? (7.5) Paper Code: BBA-312 Subject: Environmental Science Paper ID-17312 Note: Attempt any five questions in all including question. All questions carry equal marks.

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