Code No.

: RA CE05239C

R5

III B.Tech I Semester (R05) Supplementary Examinations, November 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Common to Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, and Information Technology)

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks

Max Marks: 80

1. Explain how the ideas and activities of some internationally known environmental thinkers has inuenced environment policy. [16] 2. (a) Write a detailed note on the problems arising out of overexploitation of forest resources. (b) Describe how forest management is being done in India by citing any example. [6+10] 3. (a) Write a detailed note on the forest ecosystem, bringing out its functions. (b) How do forests get degraded and what is the outcome of deforestation? [8+8] 4. What is in ?situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity ? Explain briey about each. [6+10] 5. (a) Oceans are ultimate sink for most of the waste we produce. Explain. (b) List o shore sources of Marine Pollution. (c) Explain the eects of oil pollution on the ocean. 6. (a) Dene watershed management and explain its objectives. (b) Discuss various water conservation techniques that can be practiced by individuals. [8+8] 7. (a) Dene Health Impact Assement. (b) Outline some of the important strategies which must be taken up to minimize environmental hazards . [4+12] 8. What are the problems encountered in the disposal of solid waste from various sources. Describe the outcome of poor management of solid waste, illustrating your answer with any case-study. [16] [8+4+4]

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