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JNTU Kakinada B-Tech 4-2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT R13 April 2018 Question Paper

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A (22 Marks)
1. a) Write on life cycle analysis. [4]
b) What is EIS? [3]
c) Write the developmental Activities in EIA. [4]
d) What is Impact prediction? [4]
e) What is Deforestation? [3]
f) Write the objectives on Environmental legislation. [4]

PART ?B (3×16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Explain the role of stakeholders in the EIA preparation. [8]
b) Define Planning. Explain environmental management planning. Give two
practical examples.
[8]

3. Present the Leopold matrix method in EIA and highlight its strengths and
applicability.
[16]

4. a) Discuss on development activities on EIA. [8]
b) Write on delineation f study area. [8]

5. What type of soil quality parameters to be studied to assess the impact of
project activity on soil environments?
[16]

6. a) Define and explain EIA as a four step activity. [8]
b) Explain the -advantages of Environmental Risk Assessment. [8]

7. Explain the concept of green building and the measures to reduce
environmental impacts of construction activities.
[16]

Code No: RT42012B
Set No. 1
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PART ?B (3×16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Explain the role of stakeholders in the EIA preparation. [8]
b) Define Planning. Explain environmental management planning. Give two
practical examples.
[8]

3. Present the Leopold matrix method in EIA and highlight its strengths and
applicability.
[16]

4. a) Discuss on development activities on EIA. [8]
b) Write on delineation f study area. [8]

5. What type of soil quality parameters to be studied to assess the impact of
project activity on soil environments?
[16]

6. a) Define and explain EIA as a four step activity. [8]
b) Explain the -advantages of Environmental Risk Assessment. [8]

7. Explain the concept of green building and the measures to reduce
environmental impacts of construction activities.
[16]

Code No: RT42012B
Set No. 1
R13
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PART ?A (22 Marks)1. a) Write briefly on environmental examination. [4]
b) What is overlay methods. [3]
c) Write the applications of GIS. [3]
d) Write the mitigation measures in EIA. [4]
e) Discuss briefly on different key stages in risk assessment. [4]
f) Discuss concept of ISO. [4]

PART ?B (3×16 = 48 Marks)2. a) Explain the classification of environmental parameters. [8]
b) Explain the Basic concept of EIA. [8]

3. Explain the importance of cost benefit and risk analysis in the decision making
process of multipurpose project.
[16]

4. Explain the role of ?Public Participation? in environmental assessment. Give
examples.
[16]

5. Provide an example of an activity that can adversely impact the air environment
and suggest an appropriate mitigation action.
[16]

6. a) Explain Risk assessment and treatment of uncertainty. [8]
b) Explain assessment of Impact of development activities on Vegetation and
wildlife.
[8]

7. a) Give different stages of environmental audit. [8]
b) Write about different types of environmental audit. [8]

Code No: RT42012B
Set No. 2
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PART ?B (3×16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Explain the role of stakeholders in the EIA preparation. [8]
b) Define Planning. Explain environmental management planning. Give two
practical examples.
[8]

3. Present the Leopold matrix method in EIA and highlight its strengths and
applicability.
[16]

4. a) Discuss on development activities on EIA. [8]
b) Write on delineation f study area. [8]

5. What type of soil quality parameters to be studied to assess the impact of
project activity on soil environments?
[16]

6. a) Define and explain EIA as a four step activity. [8]
b) Explain the -advantages of Environmental Risk Assessment. [8]

7. Explain the concept of green building and the measures to reduce
environmental impacts of construction activities.
[16]

Code No: RT42012B
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 1

PART ?B (3×16 = 48 Marks)2. a) Explain the classification of environmental parameters. [8]
b) Explain the Basic concept of EIA. [8]

3. Explain the importance of cost benefit and risk analysis in the decision making
process of multipurpose project.
[16]

4. Explain the role of ?Public Participation? in environmental assessment. Give
examples.
[16]

5. Provide an example of an activity that can adversely impact the air environment
and suggest an appropriate mitigation action.
[16]

6. a) Explain Risk assessment and treatment of uncertainty. [8]
b) Explain assessment of Impact of development activities on Vegetation and
wildlife.
[8]

7. a) Give different stages of environmental audit. [8]
b) Write about different types of environmental audit. [8]

Code No: RT42012B
Set No. 2
R13
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IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****

PART ?A (22 Marks)1. a) What is Base map? [3]
b) What is EMP? [3]
c) Write the difference between RS and GIS. [4]
d) Write on Procurement of soil quality. [4]
e) Write on Environmental Risk Assessment. [4]
f) Discuss Concept of ISO 14000. [4]

PART ?B (3×16 = 48 Marks)2. a) Explain about the Initial environmental Examination. [8]
b) Explain about the Network method Environmental Media. [8]

3. a) Explain about check list method of EIA analysis. [8]
b) Write about quality index method for carrying out EIA. [8]

4. Explain about the methodology for the assessment of soil and ground water. [16]

5. Provide an example each for both positive and adverse environmental impacts
of short term and long term duration.
[16]

6. a) Explain about the predictive step method in EIA. [8]
b) What is the purpose of post Environmental Audit? [8]

7. Describe the advantages and disadvantages for the existing environment audit
Protocols.
[16]

Code No: RT42012B
Set No. 3
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