RGPV First Year Engineering (Set A) (Semester 2)
Energy, Environment, Ecology & Society
May 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) What are the different forms in which energy from biomass can be used?
2 M
1 (b) Classify different sources of geothermal energy.
2 M
1 (c) How can we classify WEC systems give advantages of wind energy?
3 M
Answer any one question from Q1.(d) & Q1.(e)
1 (d) What are solar energy collectors? Describe different types of collectors.
7 M
1 (e) Write an essay on nuclear power plant and the sources of waste generation in its.
7 M

2 (a) Give objective of ecological study.
2 M
2 (b) Differentiate between biosphere and lithosphere
2 M
2 (c) Explain non biological nitrogen fixation in nitrogen cycle.
3 M
Answer any one question from Q2.(d) & 2.(e)
2 (d) What is meant by biodiversity explain the three hierarchical levels of biodiversity?
7 M
2 (e) Write an explanatory note on conservation of biodiversity.
7 M

3 (a) What are the primary air pollutants give name of its?
2 M
3 (b) What is acid rain? How it is caused?
2 M
3 (c) Explain ozone layer depletion.
3 M
Answer any one question from Q3.(d) & Q3.(e)
3 (d) Discuss the photo chemical smog. How is it formed in the atmosphere?
7 M
3 (e) Describe the method of noise pollution monitoring.
7 M

4 (a) What are various water pollutions?
2 M
4 (b) What is soil profile?
2 M
4 (c) Describe impact of biodegradable organic in water
3 M
Answer any one question from Q4.(d) & Q4.(e)
4 (d) Discuss primary and secondary treatment of sewage and waste water.
7 M
4 (e) Describe soil pollution with its causes, effects and control.
7 M

5 (a) Explain theories of recycling of solid waste.
2 M
5 (b) Explain moral values.
2 M
5 (c) Give the preliminary idea about environmental protection act.
3 M
Answer any one question from Q5.(d) & Q5.(e)
5 (d) Write briefly the idea of solid waste management. Distinguish between the incineration and composing of solid waste.
7 M
5 (e) Describe characteristics of an ethical person.
7 M



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