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University Question Bank Environmental science and Engineering (GE-6351)
Unit 1(Environment, Ecosystem & Biodiversity)
Part A
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Define ecosystem
Estuaries
Define Ecological succession (May/June06)
Scope of environmental studies / Need for environmental studies (Nov/Dec08)
What are the classification of Biotic components of an ecosystem (May/June06)
Distinguish between Primary consumer and secondary consumer (Nov/Dec 06)
Define environmental statement & Ecosystem management
(Nov/Dec 06)
Define the term Biodiversity. Explain their types (May/June07), (Nov/Dec07)
Enumerate the human actives which destroy the Biodiversity. (Nov/Dec05)
What is alpha richness? Give an example.
Define Red data book. Give at least two entries in red data book.
Write down the expansion for following terms NCRI, NBPGR.
Write a note on hot spots of Biodiversity (Nov/Dec 06) ( May/ June 07)

Part B
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Write a note on biotic components of an eco system (Nov/Dec 06).

Energy flow of an ecosystem (Apr/ may 08),(May/ June06), (Nov/Dec07 & 06).
Explain the Structure and function of a grassland and desert ecosystem
What is an ecosystem? Explain the structure, characteristic and types of aquatic
Ecosystem (Nov/Dec 05, 08) (May/ June 06)
Explain the different components of an ecosystem with the help of forest
ecosystem
India is a mega diversity nation. Account? (Nov/Dec08)
How is biodiversity conserved? Explain. (Nov/Dec08), (Nov/Dec06&09),
May/ June06), (May/ june06)( Nov/Dec06).
Write a note on endangered an endemic species of India? (Nov/Dec08 & 09)
Substantiate the value of biodiversity with suitable illustrations and statistical
(Nov/Dec05), (May/June07)
Explain the role of Biodiversity at global, natural and local levels. (May/June07)
Explain the various threats to biodiversity and the measures recommended for
Conservation of Biodiversity. (May/June05)
Write a note on measuring Biodiversity (4) (Nov/Dec06)
Why Biodiversity is rich in the tropics? (4) (Nov/Dec06)
What is the causes for loss of Biodiversity (4) (Nov/Dec06

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KANIYAMBADI, VELLORE 632 102
Unit 2 (Environmental pollution)

Part A
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Write a note on thermal pollution. (Nov/Dec 08& 07&05, 09), (May /June06)
Explain the role of an individual in the prevention of pollution (Nov/Dec 08& 09)
How nuclear hazards can be disposed safely? .(May/June 07)
Mention the consequences of nuclear pollution (May /June06)
What is meant by non point pollution? (Nov/Dec 08)
What are the sources of radioactive pollution? (Nov/Dec 08)
Define decibel. Give the permissible noise levels in heavy machinery shop and
hospital zone. (Nov/Dec 07)
8) Differentiate between BOD and COD .Mention its problems. (Apr/ May 08, 07)
9) Mention any powers of control pollution control boards.
10) What is meant my anthropogenic sources of pollution? ( Nov/Dec 06)

Part B
11) Discuss the sources, effects and control measures of air pollution.
( Nov/Dec, 06,07,08 ,09&05) (Apr/ May 08 ,07),
12) Give a comparative account of urban and industrial wastes in terms or their
sources, characteristic and management and disposal methods. ( Nov/Dec 08)
13) Explain the causes, effects and control measures of marine pollution
14) (May/June 05), ( Nov/Dec 08 & 09)
15) Discuss about disaster management. ( Nov/Dec 08),
16) Discuss the sources, effects and control measures of noise pollution.
(May/June 07), (Nov/Dec 05, 07 & 09)
17) Discuss the sources, effects and control of soil pollution .(May/June 07),
18) Define water pollution. Explain the various sources and effects of water
pollutants. ( Nov/Dec 06) (May/June 05, 06)(Apr/ May 08), (May/June 07)
19) What are various types of solid wastes? Explain the methods adopted in solid
waste management (Apr/ May 08),(Nov/Dec 05, 06,09), (May/June 05,07)
20) Write a note on (a) Mina Mata diseases (b) Bhopal gas tragedy. (Nov/Dec 05)
21) Write a note on 1. Landslides
2. Floods.

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KANIYAMBADI, VELLORE 632 102
Unit 3 (Natural Resources)

Part A
1) What is soil fertility? (Nov/Dec 06)
2) Metals cannot be irrecoverably consumed but we tend to disperse them in diluted
state
3) All over our planet. Discuss the statement. (Nov/Dec 07)
4) Important consequences of mining
5) What is meant by super pests?
6) Mention the effects of timber extraction.
7) Explain Water logging. (Apr/May 08)
8) What are the conventional & non conventional sources of energy?(Nov/Dec
05&09), (May/June 07),
9) Define sustainable forestry?
10) Compare the merits and problems of dams.(Nov/Dec 05)
11) Explain Forest degradation. (Nov/Dec 07)

Part B
1) Write a note on energy conservation. (Nov/Dec 05, 06,07),May/June 05)
2) Compare nuclear power with coal power. (Nov/Dec 06)
3) What are the ecological, social problems involved in hydroelectric dams?
(Nov/Dec 06)
4) What are the major causes of deforestation? Discuss its consequences
(Nov/Dec 05, 06, 08, 09),(May/June 05& 06& 07),
5) Modern practices of intense agriculture contribute much to the deterioration of
6) Agricultural soil. Discuss. (Nov/Dec 07 & 09)(May/June 06)
7) What are the causes for soil erosion and desertification? Explain in detail.
(May /June 07), (Nov/Dec 06 &08),
8) Explain any Two conflicts over water, confining to our nation.(Nov/Dec08)
9) Discuss the impacts of handling the mineral resources for extraction and
subsequent
10) Utilization, on the environment (Nov/Dec08 & 09), (May/June 05).
11) Discuss the effect of dams on forest and tribal people
12) Discuss in detail the causes and consequences of over exploitation of forest
resources (Nov/Dec08)
13) Explain the Overutilization of surface and ground water? (May/June 06&07)
14) Discuss the different types of energy source.(May/June 06 & 07).
(Nov/Dec05 &08 & 09)
15) What do you mean by forest resources? Explain the direct and indirect benefits of
forest (May/June 06).
16) Discuss the reason for land degradatation and suggest steps on control it

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KANIYAMBADI, VELLORE 632 102
Unit 4 (social issues and the environment)

Part A

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What is meant by sustainable development? (Nov/Dec09)

List the objectives of watershed management. (Nov/Dec09)
Mention the features of environmental protection act. (Nov/Dec05)
Mention any two powers of control pollution control boards.
State few drawbacks of pollution related acts. (Nov/Dec08)
What are the sources of green houses in atmosphere? (May/June 07)
What is meant by environmental audit? (Nov/Dec08)
What are the waste minimization techniques? (Nov/Dec07)

Part -B
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Describe the measures to conserve water. (Nov/Dec09)

Write a note on wasteland reclamation? (Nov/Dec09) (Nov/Dec08)
Write a note on environmental ethics, urban problems related to energy
What is meant by sustainable development and their significance?
i. (May/June 07) (Nov/Dec05, 07, 09),
What is meant by acid rain? How does it form? What are the major impacts?
1. (May/June 07), (Nov/Dec09),
Explain the following: (i) Ozone depletion (ii) Global Warming
1. (May/June 07) (Nov/Dec05, 09) (Apr /May 08)
Discuss in detail disaster management (May/June 07)
How is environment protected through Legislation? Explain (Nov/Dec08)
(May/June 07)

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VELLORE 632 102
Unit 5 (Human Population and the Environment)

Part -A

1) Define Population equilibrium (May /June 07)

2) What is meant by carrying capacity of population? (Nov/Dec 07)
3) Population explosion affects the environment seriously discuss. (Nov/Dec05)

Part -B
1) Deterioration of environment leads to deterioration of human health. (Nov/Dec05)
2) Explain the objectives and elements of value education. (Nov/Dec09)
3) Narrate the role of information technology in environmental
management.
(Model),(Nov/Dec 07 & 09)
4) Write notes on the following in relation to human population and environment
5) Women and child welfare. (Model), (Nov/Dec 07)
6) Human rights. (Nov/Dec07)
7) Value Education. (Model) (Nov/Dec05)
8) Briefly explain
a. (i)Factors influencing family size. (May /June 07)
b. (ii)Family Planning. (May /June 07)
c. (iii) AIDS in developing countries.(May /June 07)
d. Water borne diseases. (Nov/Dec07)
9) Family welfare programme Discuss the development and implementation in
India.