Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No.

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P3390 [Total No. of Pages : 2

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M.E (Civil) (Construction Management)
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE
CONSTRUCTION
(2013 Credit Pattern)

Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50

Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer any five questions from the following.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
4) Use of calculator is allowed.
5) Assume Suitable data if necessary.

Q1) a) Explain in detail the importance of EIA for any one of the mega civil
engineering project like Multipurpose Dam or a Thermal Power Plant.[5]
b) Explain what you understand by the term Public Sector Projects with
suitable examples. Enlist and discuss various provision earmarked to
ensure minimum pollution in the Public Sector Projects. [5]

Q2) a) Explain in detail the importance of studying socio-economic impact of a

project along with its techno-economic and environmental impact
assessment. [5]
b) Enlist various methods of carrying out EIA. Explain in detail: fiscal impact
analysis. [5]

Q3) a) Enlist various environmental laws pertaining to any civil engineering

project. Explain in detail: energy conservation act 2001. [5]
b) Enlist and explain the roles and responsibilities of different organizations
in India related to environment and pollution control. Discuss their
jurisdiction details and the procedures involved for getting clearances
from these organizations. [5]

P.T.O.
Q4) a) Explain in detail how green building can help to earn carbon credits.
Support your answer with a suitable example. [5]
b) Explain in detail various protocols the various nations have entered into
for curbing carbon change. [5]

Q5) a) Discuss in detail the salient features, need and relevance of harnessing
renewable sources of energy. [5]
b) Explain in detail the role of government subsidies and CSR activities for
the betterment of energy and environment sector in India. [5]

Q6) a) Explain in detail : CDM. [5]

b) Enlist any 02 global environmental issues. Explain in detail the importance
of international treaties and cooperation summits to combat these issues.
[5]

Q7) a) Enlist and explain different collection mechanism to harness solar energy.
Also discuss relative merits and limitations of each mechanism. [5]
b) Explain in detail how to convert existing Multistoreyed residential building
into a green building. [5]

Q8) a) Explain in detail the performance factors of hydro power plants with
respect to solar plants and wind energy plants with merits and limitations.
[5]
b) Enlist various sources of energy. Explain in detail : biomass potential in
India for meeting energy needs. [5]

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