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BEN–A-102
B. Sc. SEMESTER I
EXAMINATION, Feb., 2021
Subject : ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Time : Three Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 70

Note : Question paper is divided into two Sections
A and B. Attempt both Sections. Answer
questions as per instructions given.
Section—A
(Short Answer Type Questions)

Note : Attempt any five questions in about

150 words each. Each question carries
6 marks. (5×6=30)
1. Write note upon scope and importance of
Environmental studies.
2. Discuss sustainable development.
P. T. O.
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3. Give an account on Deforestation its causes

and impact.
4. Distinguish between exhaustible and non-
exhaustible energy resources.
5. Describe various Biogeographic zones of India.
6. Differentiate between Endangered and
Endemic Species of India.
7. Write note upon Montreal Protocol.
8. Write a note upon Ozone layer depletion.
9. Write note upon Environmental Ethics
10. Write note upon Chipko Movement.
Section—B
(Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Attempt any four questions in detail. Each
question carries 10 marks. (4×10=40)
1. What do you mean by Ecosystem. Discuss in
details the various components, structure and
function of Aquatic Ecosystem along with well
labelled diagram.
2. Define Ecological Succession. Give a detailed
account upon types and theories of ecological
succession.
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3. Write an essay upon Energy resources.

4. Explain genetic, species and ecosystem
diversity. Discuss in detail the importance,
threats and conservation methods of
biodiversity.
5. Define the term environmental pollution.
Discuss in detail the sources, effect and control
measures of water pollution.
6. Write notes upon :
(a) Solid waste management
(b) Wildlife protection act
7. Write an essay upon Role of Indian and other
religions and cultures in environmental
conservation.
8. Write notes upon :
(a) Global Warming.
(b) Environmental Ethics.

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