JNTU Kakinada B-Tech 1-1 R161108 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES R16 May 2018 Question Paper

JNTU Kakinada (JNTUK) B-Tech First Year First Semester (1-1) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Common to to CE,EEE,ME,Agri E, Auto E,Bio-Tech,Chem E,Metal E,Min E,PChem E,PE,Aero E R16 Regulation May 2018 Question Paper

Code No: R161108
I B. Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May – 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (Com. to CE,EEE,ME,Agri E, Auto E,Bio-Tech,Chem E,Metal E,Min E,PChem E,PE,Aero E)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) 2. Answering the question in Part-A Compulsory
3. Answer any FOUR Questions from Part-B
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PART ?A
1. a) Write about carbon credits. (2M)
b) Write about equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. (2M)
c) What is ecosystem biodiversity? (2M)
d) What is the impact of Fire Crackers on human beings? (2M)
e) What is rain water harvesting? (2M)
f) What is ecotourism? (2M)
g) Write about food chain and food web. (2M)
PART -B
2. a) Explain the scope and importance of environmental studies. (7M)
b) Write about structure and function of ecosystem. (7M)
3. a) Discuss the over utilization of ground water, floods and drought. (10M
) b) Explain the effects of modern agriculture. (4M)
4. a) What are the threats to biodiversity and habitat loss? (7M)
b) Write about the endangered and endemic species of India. (7M)
5. a) What are the causes, effects and control measures of Air pollution? (7M)
b) Describe the effects of e-waste and its control. (7M)
6. a) Discuss the environmental protection act with reference to its implementation and
problems.
(7M)
b) What are environmental ethics? Explain how public can be made aware of these. (7M)
7. a) Write about various stages of EIA. (7M)
b) Explain the concept of environment friendly green campus. (7M)

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