Environmental Studies Question Paper'2014 GU | [Gauhati University BCom 2nd Sem Non-CBCS]

 

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2014

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Full Marks: 75

Time: 3 hours

(The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions)

1. (a) Answer in one word:                                                                              1x5=5

1)         Water segment of the environment.

2)         Biotic components of ecosystem which can produce their food themselves.

3)         Disease caused by the presence of excessive fluoride (> 1.50 ppm) in drinking water.

4)         A protected area aimes at conservation of some animals where certain human activities are permitted.

5)         Gas produced from microbial breakdown of solid waste.

(b) Fill in the blanks:                                                                                  1x5=5

1)         The process of accumulation of non-biodegradable substance in a body is called _______.

2)         HIV is the short form of _______.

3)         The UN Conference on human environment was held at _______ in 1972.

4)         _______ is observed as ozone layer day every year.

5)         The groups of biotic component of an ecosystem are producer, customer and _______.

(c) Choose the correct answer:                                                                         1x5=5

1)         Most of the landslides occurring during rainy season are mainly natural/anthropogenic.

2)         The great earthquake in Assam occurred in 1951/1895/1950.

3)         From the mega biodiversity point of view, the position of India is 12th/11th/10th in the world.

4)         Percentage of nitrogen (Vol/Vol) in the atmosphere is approx 21/78.

5)         Solar energy is a renewable/non-renewable source of energy.

2. Distinguish between the following:                                                     3x5=15

a)         Rare and vulnerable species.

b)         Weather and climate.

c)          In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.

d)         Primary and secondary pollutants.

e)         Troposphere and stratosphere.

3. Answer any three questions from the following:

a)         What do you mean by natural resources? How are they classified? Give examples.                                                                                                                                           1+3+1=5

b)         What is environment? What are the different segments of the environment? Discuss each of them briefly.                                                                               1+3+1=5

c)          What do you mean by deforestation? Discuss the major causes and consequences of deforestation.                                                                                                          1+2+2=5

d)         What is ecosystem? Discuss the basic structure of ecosystem.                    1+4=5

e)         Define the term biodiversity. Write a brief note on value of biodiversity.          1+4=5

4. Write short notes on any three of the following:                                     3x5=15

a)         Rainwater harvesting.

b)         Disaster management.

c)          Noise pollution.

d)         Dam-benefits and problems.

e)         Chipko movement.

5. Answer any three questions from the following:

a)         What do you mean by solid wastes? Discuss four important methods for their management.                                                                                                                  1+4=5

b)         What is water pollution? Discuss the main causes of water pollution.            1+4=5

c)          What do you mean by sustainable development? Why is this concept so important today?                                                                                                                     2+3=5

d)         Explain the terms – food chain, food web and tropic level.                 1+2+2=5

e)         What are the mineral resources of Northeast India? Discuss the environmental problems associated with their over exploitation.                                                      2+3=5

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