Code: R7420103 R07

B.Tech IV Year II Semester (R07) Supplementary Examinations December/January 2014/2015

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT
(Civil Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 80

Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1 (a) Define environmental impact assessment and explain relationship between EIA, EIS and
FONSI.
(b) Explain in brief the baseline information in EIA.

2 (a) Explain the cost/benefit analysis methodology.

(b) Explain the network method and overlay method.

3 (a) What is the meaning of delineation of study area?

(b) Explain the methodology for the assessment of water.

4 (a) How do you take up prediction and assessment of impacts on air environment?
(b) Differentiate between REIA and CEIA.

5 How do you take up prediction and assessment of impacts on:

(a) Vegetation.
(b) Wildlife.

6 (a) Describe briefly different components of environmental audit.

(b) Write a note on objectives and benefits of environmental audit.

7 Define the environmental pollution act and mention the different pollution act to minimize or
safe guarding environment and explain any one in detail.

8 How do you carryout EIA study for water resource project?

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