END-TERM EXAMINATION SIXTH SEMESTER (BBA) MAY 2007

Paper Code: BBA-312 Paper ID-17312 Subject: Environmental Science

Time: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks:75

Note: Attempt any five questions in all including question. All questions carry equal marks.

Q1. (a) Define Ecology and Ecosystems. What are the different zones in a lake ecosystem?

(7.5)

(b) Enumerate 5 important biosphere reserves, national parks (with important wildlife) and wild sanctuaries (with major wild life) of India. Mention the States where they are located. (7.5)

Q2. (a) What are solar cells? Draw a schematic diagram and enumerate its applications. (b) Discuss merits and demerits of large hydropower installations.

(7.5) (7.5)

Q3. (a) Classify air pollutants into different categories, indicating their sources.

(7.5)

(b) Explain the importance of proper planning and zoning of industrial and residential areas from the point of air pollution control. (7.5) Q4. (a) Why do earthquakes occur? Explain the case of any earthquakes that occurred in India. (7.5) (b) Enumerate with examples the major sources of surface water pollution and ground water pollution. (7.5) Q5. (a) Give a brief account of noise pollution generated during Diwali. What measures you would suggest to reduce this menace? (7.5) (b) Classify solid waste. What are the sources of urban and industrial solid waste? (7.5)

Q6. (a) How would you define pollution as per Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974? What are the salient features of this Act? (7.5) (b) Briefly discuss the major objectives of ISO. What are the main components of ISO 14001 EMS that must be implemented by the company in order to pass the audit requirement for certification? (7.5) Q7. (a) Explain Baseline studies in EIA. What is the role of baseline studies in carrying out EIA of any development project? (7.5)

(b) Why do we refer to Environment Protection Act, 1986 as an Umbrella Act? Discuss the major Environment Protection Rules, 1986. (7.5) Q8. Write short note on any 3: (a) Green House effect (b) Role of NGOs in Environment Management (c) Hazardous waste management rules (d) Natural Resource Accounting (5*3=15)

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END-TERM EXAMINATION SIXTH SEMESTER (BBA) MAY 2008

Paper Code: BBA-312 Paper ID-17312 Subject: Environmental Science (Batch 2005)

Time: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks:75
Note: Attempt all questions. Internal Choice indicated.

Q.1. Write short notes (any three) a) b) c) d) e) Disaster Management Global Warming ISO 9000 and 14000 standards World Trade Organisation Composting of solid waste management

(15) (15)

Q.2. Discuss in detail about Stockholm Conference on human environment. OR Explain the role of NGOs in environment management. What do you mean by PIL? Q.3. (a) Discuss the various causes for the soil and land degradation.

(15) (7.5)

(b) What is the significance of energy? Discuss renewable and non-renewable energy resources (7.5) OR (a) What is noise pollution? Discuss its impact on human health. (7.5) (b) What are the sources of noise pollution? Discuss the different steps taken by government to control air pollution. (7.5) Q.4. Explain EIS. How information technology helps in environment? OR Explain the causes of fast depletion of forest. Also discuss the regeneration of forest. Q.5. Explain:(a) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (b) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 OR Define population explosion. What are the different problems faced due to the population growth. (15) (15) (15)

END TERM EXAMINATION SIXTH SEMESTER (BBA) MAY 2010

Paper Code: BBA 312 Paper Id: 17312 Subject: Environmental Science

Time: 3 hrs. Note: Attempt all questions. Internal choice is indicated. Q.1. Write short notes on any three of the following:a) b) c) d) e) Natural and anthropogenic disasters Solid waste management in urban areas National parks and sanctuaries Role of NGOs in Environment Management Depletion of natural resources capital

Maximum Marks :75

(5 x 3=15)

Q.2. Define ecosystem. Explain the different zones in a lake ecosystem.. OR

(15)

Explain the importance of proper planning and zoning of industrial and residential areas from the air pollution control point. Q.3. Describe with examples the major sources of ground water and surface water pollution in India. Discuss various methods of water conservation. (15) OR Discuss renewable and non-renewable resources. Explain stock and flow resources of the environment. Q.4. Briefly discuss the major objectives of ISO. What are the main elements of ISO 14001 EMS which must be implemented by the company? (15) OR Explain the salient features of water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. What is the difference between water Act of 1974 and water gas Act of 1977? Q.5. Explain the land degradation and forest degradation. What are the key environmental issues of Mega Hydroelectric Projects/ Dams installations? (15) OR Why do we refer to Environmental Protection Act, 1986 as an Umbrella Act? Explain the major Environmental Protection Rules under the Act.

END TERM EXAMINATION SIXTH SEMESTER (BBA) MAY- 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (312) Time: 3 hrs. M.M :75

Note: Attempt all questions. Internal choice is indicated. All questions carry equal marks. Q.I. Write short notes on any three of the following: (a) Major WTO provisions relating to environment (b) Factors of land degradation (c) Recycling of water resources (d) Methods of disposing biomedical waste (e) Major provisions of Delhi Environment Law Q.II. What is sustainable development? Highlight the major concerns of sustainable development. OR Explain the major provisions of Kyoto Protocol. What are the market-based emission trading mechanisms provided under the Protocol? Q.III. What are the different types of natural resources? How can the resources be economized in the process of economic development? OR Comment on the availability of solar energy in India. How can this source of energy be developed? Q.IV. Explain the different steps involved in environment impact assessment (EIA). Why is the assessment made? OR Highlight the major environmental issues relating to mega hydro-electric projects. How would you settle the issue of rehabilitation of people related to such projects?

Q.V. Explain the various legislative measures for prevention and control of water pollution in India. OR Explain the different measures taken by the government to prevent and control air pollution in India.

END TERM EXAMINATION SIXTH SEMESTER (BBA) MAY-JUNE 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (312) Time: 3 hrs. M.M :75

Note: Attempt all questions. Internal choice is indicated. All questions carry 15 marks each. Q.1. Write short notes on any three of the following:(a) World Trade Organisation (b) Hydrological Cycle (c) Municipal Solid Waste Management (d) PIL (e) Disaster Management (f) ISO 9000 and 14000 Q.2. (a) What is ecosystem? Discuss various types of ecosystem. (b) Discuss the various causes for the soil and land degradation. OR (a) What is noise pollution? Discuss its impact on human health. (7.5) (b) What are the sources of air pollution? Discuss the different steps taken up government to control air pollution? (7.5) Q.3. Discuss renewable and non-renewable resources. Explain the classification of resources. (15) OR Explain ground and surface water. Discuss different methods of water conservation. Q.4. Explain EIA. How information technology helps in environment? OR Explain various awareness programmes initiated by Ministry of Environment and Forest. (15) Q.5. Explain the following:(a) Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 OR Explain forest degradation. What are the different environmental issues related to Mega Hydroelectric Projects/ Dams? (15) (15) (15) (15) (8) (7) (15)