BHARATH INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
QUESTION BANK
Department : CHEMISTRY
Program Name/Code : B. TECH
Course Name/Code : SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/U20CYHT01
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UNIT I
PART – A
1 State the scope of environmental education. 2 CO1 1
List out the components of environment with one CO1 1
2 2
example each.
3 Define Ecosystem. 2 CO1 1
4 Write the types of consumers with examples. 2 CO1 1
5 What are food chains and food web? 2 CO1 1
6 What is meant by nudation? 2 CO1 1
7 Define biodiversity. 2 CO2 3
8 What is meant by species diversity? 2 CO2 3
9 What is meant by genetic diversity? 2 CO2 3
10 What is meant by productive use value of biodiversity? 2 CO2 3
PART – B
1 Write a note on energy flow in an ecosystem. 4 CO1 1
2 What is Ecological succession? Explain their different CO1 1
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stages.
3 Explain in detail about types of ecosystems. 4 CO1 1
4 Explain the need of public awareness towards CO1 1
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environment
5 Write short notes on photosynthesis. 4 CO1 1
6 Write briefly on ecological pyramids. 4 CO1 1
7 Write short notes on grassland ecosystem. 4 CO1 1
8 What are trophic levels? Explain the flow of energy in CO1 1
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ecosystem
9 Discuss the human-wildlife conflicts with examples. 4 CO2 3
10 Write short notes on endemic species and Vulnerable CO2 3
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species. Mention suitable examples.
PART – C
Describe the types, characteristics features, structures and 12 CO1 1
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functions of forest ecosystem
2 Explain the structure and functions of aquatic ecosystems. 12 CO1 1
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3 What is biodiversity? Discuss the values of biodiversity. 12 CO2 3
How does classification help us to understand 12 CO2 3
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biodiversity?
5 Explain food chain, food web and ecological pyramids. 12 CO1 1
Explain the structure and functions of river and estuarine 12 CO1 1
6 ecosystems.
Explain the structure and functions of grassland 12 CO1 1
7 ecosystem and desert ecosystem.
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UNIT II
PART – A
1 What is an endemic species? Mention suitable examples. 2 CO6 3
2 What is red data book? 2 CO2 3
3 What is mega diversity nation? 2 CO2 3
What is an endangered species? Mention suitable CO6 3
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examples.
5 What is habitat fragmentation? 2 CO6 3
6 What are the two main functions of biodiversity? 2 CO2 3
7 What is alpha richness? 2 CO2 3
8 What is beta richness? 2 CO2 3
9 What are the needs of biodiversity conservation? 2 CO2 3
10 Define Vulnerable and Rare Species. 2 CO6 3
PART – B
1 Explain the In-situ conservation of biodiversity. 4 CO6 3
2 Explain about biodiversity at National level CO2 3
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3 What are the impacts of biodiversity loss? 4 CO2 3
4 Explain endemic species and Vulnerable species. Mention CO2 3
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suitable examples
5 Explain the role of biodiversity in global, national and local CO2 3
levels. 4
6 Write a note on endangered and endemic species of India. 4 CO2 3
7 Describe the man and wild life conflict in India. 4 CO2 3
8 Identify and explain the major threats to the biodiversity of CO2 3
India. 4
9 Explain the Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. 4 CO6 3
10 Explain the bio -geographical classification of India CO2 3
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PART – C
Describe the two hotspots of biodiversity that extend to CO2 3
1 India. 12
Explain the In-situ and Ex-situ conservation methods along 12 CO6 3
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with their merits and limitations.
Explain the following a) Habitat loss b) Poaching c) Man- 12 CO2 3
3 Wildlife conflict.
Discuss the status of India as a mega diverse nation of 12 CO2 3
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biodiversity.
5 Explain the various threats faced by the Indian biodiversity. 12 CO6 3
Explain the in-situ conservation methods along with their 12 CO6 3
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merits and limitations.
Explain the ex-situ conservation methods along with their 12 CO6 3
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merits and limitations.
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UNIT III
PART – A
1 Define Pollution and mention its types. 2 CO3 2
What is point source and non -point source of water CO3 2
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pollution?
What are radioactive pollutants? How do they pollute the CO3 2
3 2
soil?
4 What are the effects of noise pollution? 2 CO6 3
What is meant by suspended particulate matter? Give CO3 2
5 2
examples.
6 Define 3R's involved in Solid Waste Management. 2 CO3 2
7 Mention the causes of thermal pollution. 2 CO3 2
8 Mention the steps involved in solid waste management. 2 CO3 2
9 Define soil pollution. 2 CO3 2
10 Define disaster Management and its types. 2 CO6 3
PART – B
1 Discuss the sources of air pollutants. 4 CO3 2
2 Write notes on Landslides and Earthquake. 4 CO6 3
3 List out the role of an Individual in prevention of CO3 2
4
Pollution.
4 Write notes on Bioaccumulation and Bio Magnification. 4 CO3 2
5 List out the effects of soil Pollution. 4 CO3 2
6 Explain the sources of nuclear pollution. 4 CO3 2
7 Explain the major water pollutants and their effects. 4 CO3 2
8 Explain the various sources of solid waste management. 4 CO3 2
9 How is noise pollution controlled? 4 CO3 2
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10 Mention the effects of nuclear pollution. 4 CO3 2
PART – C
Explain the causes, effects, and control measure of air CO3 2
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pollution
Mention the sources, effects and control measures of water 12 CO3 2
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pollution.
What are the sources, effects of marine pollution and 12 CO3 2
3
measures to be taken to prevent it?
4 Explain in detail the Solid waste management. 12 CO3 2
5 Discuss the various methods of disposal of solid waste. 12 CO3 2
6 Discuss the sources and effects of Thermal pollution. 12 CO3 2
7 Discuss soil pollution and its impacts. 12 CO3 2
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UNIT IV
PART – A
1 Define the term sustainable development. 2 CO4 2
2 What is watershed management? 2 CO4 2
3 What is meant by nuclear holocaust? Give examples. 2 CO4 2
4 What are the benefits of rain water harvesting? 2 CO4 2
5 Define environmental ethics. 2 CO4 2
6 What are the effects of urbanization? 2 CO4 2
What is consumerism? How does it affect the CO4 2
7 2
environment?
8 What is "E" waste? 2 CO4 2
9 Define resettlement and rehabilitation. 2 CO6 3
10 Mention the any four solutions for urban energy problem. 2 CO6 3
PART – B
1 Write a short note on environmental ethics 4 CO4 2
2 Discuss the agenda for sustainable development. 4 CO4 2
3 What are the functions performed by the state pollution CO6 3
control boards? 4
4 What is Acid Rain? How does it form? What are the CO4 2
4
impacts?
5 State the importance of Environment protection act, 1986. 4 CO6 3
6 Discus briefly on the Indian environment Acts. 4 CO4 2
7 Describe the important waste land reclamation practices. 4 CO4 2
8 Discus briefly on Waste products. 4 CO4 2
9 Discus briefly on global warming. 4 CO4 2
10 Write a note on climate change 4 CO4 2
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PART – C
Explain the following (a) wildlife protection act, 1972 (b) CO6 3
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forest conservation act, 1980.
Discuss the functions that are performed by the central 12 CO6 3
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pollution control boards.
What is the issues rainwater harvesting? Name and 12 CO4 2
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discuss in brief the types of rainwater harvesting.
4 Discus briefly on the Indian environment Acts. 12 CO4 2
Discus briefly on climate change and ozone layer 12 CO4 2
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depletion.
6 Discuss the Impacts of global warming and Acid Rain. 12 CO4 2
7 Discus briefly on watershed management. 12 CO4 2
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UNIT V
PART – A
1 What is population explosion? 2 CO5 2
2 Define doubling time. 2 CO5 2
3 Define population density. 2 CO5 2
4 What are the objectives of family welfare programme. 2 CO6 3
5 Name the fundamental rights of an Indian citizen. 2 CO5 2
6 What are the objectives of value education? 2 CO5 2
7 What is Value-based environmental education? 2 CO5 2
8 Mention the objectives of child welfare programme. 2 CO6 3
9 Write a short note on total fertility rate. 2 CO5 2
10 Define immigration. 2 CO5 2
PART – B
1 Explain the role of GIS in environmental management. 4 CO5 2
2 Briefly discuss about human rights. 4 CO5 2
3 What is meant by population explosion? Give the reasons CO5 2
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behind it.
4 What are the objectives & elements of Value-education? 4 CO5 2
5 Explain in detail the modes of transmission of HIV and CO6 3
norms to prevent it. 4
6 Briefly discuss about environmental and social impacts of CO6 3
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growing population
7 Discuss about AIDS in developing countries. 4 CO6 3
8 Discuss the factors influencing the family size. 4 CO6 3
9 Explain the role of GIS in environmental management. 4 CO6 3
10 Discuss the various schemes launched for child welfare CO6 3
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PART – C
Discuss the salient features of Human Rights on CO5 2
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environment.
Discuss population variation among nations with age 12 CO5 2
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structure.
Discuss about AIDS in developing countries. What are the 12 CO6 3
3 modes of transmission of HIV and how it can be
prevented?
Discuss the methods and strategies of imparting value 12 CO6 3
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education.
Discuss the various schemes launched for women welfare 12 CO6 3
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programme
Discuss the environmental and social impacts of growing 12 CO6 3
6 population.
Explain the role of IT in protection of environment and 12 CO6 3
7 human health.
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