Part A (10x2=20 Marks)

1. What are three most important effects of small-scale multipath propagation?

2. What is a multiple access technique?
3. State the difference between Narrowband and wideband systems?
4. Find the far-field distance for an antenna with maximum dimension of 1m and operating
frequency of 900MHz?
5. Give the expression for bit error probability of Guassian Minimum shift keying modulation?
6. What is fading and Doppler spread?
7. What is diversity?
8. What is equalization?
9. What is a PN sequence? Give its significance in spread spectrum modulation techniques.
10. What is DECT?

Part B-(5x16=80 Marks)

11. A) Discuss the types of services, requirements, spectrum limitations and noise considerations of
wireless considerations of wireless communications. (16)
OR
B) Explain the principle of cellular networks and various types of Handoff techniques. (16)
12. A) (i) Briefly explain the factors that influence small-scale fading? (8)
(ii)If a transmitter produces 50W of power, express the transmit power in units of dBM and
dBW. If 50W is applied to a unity gain antenna with a 900MHz carrier frequency, find the
received power in dBM at a free space distance of 100m from the antenna. What is P
r
(10km)?
Assume unity gain for the receiver antenna. (8)
OR
B)(i) Briefly explain the three basic propagation mechanisms which impact propagation in a
mobile communication system. (8)
(ii) What is Brewster angle ? Calculate the Brewster angle for a wave impinging on ground
having a permittivity of
r
= 4? (8)
13. A) (i) Explain the Nyquist criterion for ISI cancellation. (8)
(ii) With transfer function, explain the raised cosine roll off filter. (8)
OR
B)(i) Explain the QPSK transmission and detection techniques. (8)
(ii) Explain the performance of Digital modulation is slow flat-finding channels. (8)
14. A) Explain in detail about:
i) Linear Equalizers. (8)
ii) Non Linear Equalizers. (8)
OR
B)(i) With block diagram, explain the operation of a RAKE receiver. (8)
(ii) Briefly explain the frequency domain coding of speech signals. (8)
15. A) Explain in detail about:
i) Direct sequence spread spectrum technique. (8)
ii) Frequency hopped spread spectrum technique. (8)
OR
B) Discuss in detail about second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) wireless networks
and standards. (16)


Question: 51416
Part A (10x2=20 marks)
1. What are the basic requirements for wireless services?
2. What is frequency hopped multiple access?
3. State the propagation effects in mobile radio?
4. Interpret link budget equation?
5. What are the main features of QPSK?
6. What are Rayleigh and Ricean fading?
7. Compare macro and micro diversity?
8. What are the applications of non linear equalizers?
9. Why QPSK is preferred for wireless communication?
10. List of advantages of third generation(3G) Networks?

PART B (15x6=80marks)
11. A) i) Discuss about the technical challenges faced by the wireless
communication. (8)
(ii) What are the features of interface limited systems. (8)
OR
B) What are the major differences between TDMA, FDMA & CDMA? Explain in
detail about each multiple access. (8)
12. A)i) Explain how signal propagates against free space attenuation and
reflection.(8)
(ii) Discuss about the temporal channel variations in Fixed Wireless
Systems.(8)
OR
B)i) Explain in detail two path model propagation mechanism.(8)
ii) Explain different models for characterizing wide band channels.(8)
13. A) Explain with neat diagram the QPSK based transmission and reception
technique and their significance in the wireless system (16)
OR
B) Explain with neat diagram, the principle of Gaussian Minimum shift keying
receiver and mention how this is different from MSK. (16)
14. A) i) What is the need for diversity? List different types of diversity.(8)
(ii) Explain with diagram, the different techniques available for signal
combining.(8)
OR
B) With neat block diagram explain how RAKE receiver provides diversity to
improve the performance of CDMA receiver.(8)
15. A) Describe the principle involved in Cellular Code-Division-Multiple-Access
Systems. (16)
OR
B) Explain with necessary diagram, the operation of Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing transceiver. (16)


Question: 51498
Part A (10x2=20 marks)



1. Define Ecology
2. Write the classification of Biodiversity
3. List out the types of land pollution
4. What are the major causes of Earth Quake
5. Write the problems due to construction
6. Define non-renewable resources
7. What are the major effects of Global warming?
8. List out the objective of EIA
9. Define valve education
10. With the reason for child labor.

PART B (15x6=80marks)
11. A) Write short notes on following:
i) Ecological Pyramids (8)
ii) Food web and Food chain(8)
OR
iii) B) Explain the role of biodiversity global national and local levels(16)
12. A) What are the effects of improper municipal solid wastes management?
State the measure recommended for proper management of the solid
wastes.(16)
OR
B) What is earth quake? Enumerate its effects. What measures should be
taken to mitigate their disasters?(16)
13. A) Explain briefly on the Hydrologic cycle with its component with suitable
sketch.(16)
OR
B) Write short notes on:
(i) Environmental impacts of modern agriculture(8)
(ii) Different types of energy sources.(8)
14. A) What are the silent features of the following acts?
(i) The environment (Protection) Act 1986?(8)
(ii) Water (Prevention and control of pollution) Act 1974?(8)
OR
B) Write short notes on:
(i) Ozone depletion(8)
(ii) Waste land reclamation.(8)
15. A) Discuss the various schemes launches for women and child welfare in
India.(16)
OR
B) Write short notes on:
(i) Various method of Family planning?(8)
(ii) What is AIDS? Explain the norms to prevent it?(8)