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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3171311 Date:17/12/2021
Subject Name:Environmental Impact Assessment
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) What are the component terms of EIA? Explain. 03
(b) State two points of difference between adhoc development and harmonious 04
development.
(c) Differentiate between Rapid and Comprehensive EIA. Also propose the criteria 07
for Rapid & Comprehensive EIA.

Q.2 (a) Enlist the results of non-harmonious development. 03

(b) State the principles of sustainable development. 04
(c) Explain EIA as a four-step activity. 07
OR
(c) Give the classification of environmental impacts based on acceptability and 07
quantifiability along with examples.
Q.3 (a) Enlist the players of EIA. 03
(b) Write a short note on Value function graphs. 04
(c) Enlist the detailed contents of EIA and explain the importance and method of 07
carrying out baseline monitoring.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain the matrix methodology for EIA. 03
(b) List the steps that are to be followed when conducting an EIA for air 04
environment.
(c) Discuss different activities in a major road laying project likely to have impacts 07
on soil and ground water environment.
Q.4 (a) Explain the terms screening and scoping. 03
(b) What is Baseline study? What is its importance in EIA? How is baseline study 04
carried out?
(c) Write down the procedure for Environmental Clearance with timeline 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Which type of projects come under B2 category and why? 03
(b) Enlist the different agencies for EIA and explain their roles and responsibilities. 04
(c) Discuss various direct and indirect impacts likely to occur for typical (i) Land 07
Cleaning Activity and (ii) Road Construction Activity
Q.5 (a) Differentiate between primary impacts, secondary impacts and tertiary impacts. 03
(b) Explain the Checklist method of EIA. 04
(c) Differentiate between EIA & Environmental Management Plan. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What is the role of public participation in EIA process? 03
(b) Differentiate between EIA Notification 1994 & EIA notification amendment 04
2006.
(c) Narrate in detail Environmental legislations in India for EIA. 07

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