CSE - Anna University Question Bank - CY- 1201 - Environmental Science and

Engineering

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008.

CY 1201 � ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A-(10�2=20 marks)

1. What is meant by Green house gases?

2. What are the roles of women in environmental protection?

3. What is meant by non point pollution?

4. What is meant by CDM?

5. What is meant by key stone species?

6. What are the various sources of radioactive pollution?

7. What do ypu understand the terms flora and fauna?

8. What is meant by environmental audit?

9. What is meant by NIMBY syndrome?

10. What is meant by ISO 14000?

PART B-(5�16 = 80 marks)

11. (a) (i) Explain the significance of sustainable development.(4)

(ii) Mention any four Acts enacted by our country that deals with the
environmental pollution and discuss their provisions in detail.(12)

Or

(b) (i) Discuss the significance of any five parameters of drinking water
quality standards.(10)

(ii) Discuss the Indian Ambient air quality and noise standards.(6)

12. (a) (i) Discuss the various factors influencing soil degradation.(8)
(ii) Discuss the various sources of energy and the linkage between
energy and environment.(8)

Or

(b) (i) Explain the role of an individual in environmental protection.(8)

(ii) Discuss the environmental effects due to agriculture.(8)
13. (a) (i) Explain the characteristic features and function of forest eco-system.
(10) (ii) Explain the features of aquatic eco system.(6)

Or

(b) (i) What are the various hou spots of Bio Diversity in India?(4)
(ii) Discuss the endangered and endemic species of India.(12)

14. (a) (i) Explain the various sources, effects and methods of control of water
pollution. (4+4+4)
(ii) Discuss about the significance of hazardous waste menegement.(4)

Or

(b) (i) Explain the sources, effects and control of industrial noise pollution.
(12)
(ii) Discuss about ozone hole and ozone depleting substances. (4)

15. (a) Discuss about

(i) Pollution growth and environmental issues. (8)
(ii) Environmental ethics (8)

Or

(b) (i) Explain the role of NGOs in environmental protection and health.(6)
(ii) Discuss about the environmental and social problems faces by a large
Indian city like Chennai (10)