21CV654
Model Question Paper (CBCS Scheme)
USN
Fourth Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Subject Title: Conservation of Natural
Resources
TIME: 03Hours Max.Marks:100
Note: 01.Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing atleast ONE question from each MODULE.
*Bloom’s
Module-1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Explain about different types of natural resources with suitable L2, CO1 7
examples.
b List the different types of land form? Explain in brief. L2, CO1 7
c Discuss the ecological and economic importance of soil as a natural L2, CO1 6
resource.
OR
Q.02 a Describe the impact of soil degradation on food security. L2, CO1 7
b Write a short note on Soil health. L2, CO1 6
c List and explain the principles for sustainable land use planning L2, CO1 7
Module2
Q.03 a Discuss briefly about water deficit and water surplus basins of India. L2, CO2 7
b Illustrate on conjunctive use of ground water. L2, CO2 7
c Explain briefly about inter basin water transfers. L2, CO2 6
OR
Q.04 a Illustrate on global water resource. L2, CO2 6
b Describe briefly about water resource system planning L2, CO2 6
c Explain briefly about the water usage means in agriculture sector. L2, CO2 8
Module-3
Q.05 a Explain the effect of air pollution on human health. L2, CO3 6
b List and explain the national ambient air quality standards. L2, CO3 6
c Discuss on air quality index and its levels for health concerns. L2, CO3 8
OR
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Q.06 a What is ozone depletion and its impact on human health. L2, CO3 7
b Explain briefly about rock forming minerals such as quartz, mica, L2, CO3 7
Feldspar and amphibole.
c Explain briefly about weathering due to physical and biogeochemical L2, CO3 6
processes.
Module-4
Q.07 a Explain the importance of bio-diversity. L2, CO4 6
b Discuss about ecological restoration for conservation of bio-diversity. L2, CO4 6
c Figure out the various natural and anthropogenic agents which causes L2, CO4 8
disturbance on climate.
OR
Q.08 a List and explain the various wild life sanctuaries in India. L2, CO4 8
b Illustrate the various drugs derived from biodiversity plants. L2, CO4 6
c Describe the zoological garden with respect to biodiversity. L2, CO4 6
Module-5
Q.09 a Develop a flowchart of hydropower plant EIA environmental clearance L2, CO5 8
under EIA notifications.
b Discuss briefly about global climate change-indicators. L2, CO5 6
c Describe the zoological garden with respect to biodiversity. L2, CO5 6
OR
Q.10 a List and explain the various health impacts due to global warming. L2, CO5 7
b List and explain the projects needing environmental clearance under EIA L2, CO5 7
c Explain the importance of EIA in implementing projects like thermal L2, CO5 6
power plants
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