Course Code : BEVAE-181
Course Title : Environmental Studies
Assignment Number : BCA (I)/181/Assignment/2024-25
Maximum Marks : 100
Last Date of Submission : 31stOctober, 2024 (For July Session)
: 30thApril, 2025 (For January Session)
This assignment has two parts for a total of 100 marks. Attempt all the questions in
both the parts.
PART-A
1. Sustainable development is an ideal-a goal towards which all human societies need to 8
be
2. Marine ecosystem is the largest and most stable ecosystem on the earth and is of great 8
ecological significance. Elucidate your answer with suitable examples.
3. 7
respect to forest resources.
4. - 7
Explain in detail.
5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. 4x5=20
a) Explain the significance of Kul and Bamboo drip irrigation practices.
Explain this statement.
c) Explain an indirect use value of biodiversity.
d)
e) Differentiate between food chain and food web.
PART-B
6. 8
case studies.
7. Explain the relevance of wetland with respect to nature reserves at the global level. 7
8. Explain the objectives of the Environment Protection Act of 1986 and its role in 7
environmental conservation.
9. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. 4x4=16
a) How does the environment influence human health? Explain it in detail with suitable
example.
b) Explain the problems associated with improper waste disposal and its impact on humans.
c) Acid rain is considered one of the major global issues. Explain acid rain and its effects.
d) Explain the different parameters that can assess water quality as a consumption.
10. Explain the following terms in about 60 words each: 3X4=12
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a) Environmental Justice
b) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
c) Smog
d) Green House Gases
