RGPV Energy, Environment, Ecology & Society - May 2012 Exam Question Paper

RGPV First Year Engineering (Set B) (Semester 1)
Energy, Environment, Ecology & Society
May 2012

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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

Answer the two one question from Q1(a) Q1(b) and Q1(c) Q1(d)

1 (a) What are the conventional sources of energy for mankind?

7 M

1 (b) Briefly explain the nuclear fission and nuclear fusion state the difference between them.

7 M

1 (c) What is Solar Pond? What is the principle on which it works? State the merits and limitations of solar pond.

7 M

1 (d) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Indian energy scenario
(ii) Fossil fuel resources

7 M

Answer the two one question from Q2(a) Q2(b) and Q2(c) Q2(d)

2 (a) What are Biogeochemical cycles? Describe the nitrogen cycle with the help of a neat sketch.

7 M

2 (b) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Endemic species of India
(ii) Ethical value of biodiversity

7 M

2 (c) Name and describe the four major layer of atmosphere. What are the important chemical species in each layer?

7 M

2 (d) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Biosphere
(ii) Biodiversity treaty

7 M

Answer the two one question from Q3(a) Q3(b) and Q3(c) Q3(d)

3 (a) Define Air Pollution. What are the source of air pollutants? How will you classify air pollutants?

10 M

3 (b) What are the various sources of noise? Classify and discuss the noise under different categories.

4 M

3 (c) What is Acid Rain? What are the causes and effects of acid rain? How can the problem be overcome?

7 M

3 (d) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Decible (dB) scale
(ii) Impact of noise pollution on biotic components

7 M

Answer the two one question from Q4(a) Q4(b) and Q4(c) Q4(d)

4 (a) Define water pollution. What are the point and diffused sources of water pollution?

7 M

4 (b) Differentiate between the following :
(i) COD and BOD
(ii) Septic and Imhoff tanks

7 M

4 (c) What is Soil? Give the typical composition of soil and explain in brief the formation of soil.

7 M

4 (d) Discuss the process of aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of dometic waste water.

7 M

Answer the two one question from Q5(a) Q5(b) and Q5(c) Q5(d)

5 (a) What are the general principle of ethics? State and discuss.

7 M

5 (b) State and discuss the content of an EIS for a project.

7 M

5 (c) Explain the utility of ethics for the betterment of society and protection of environment.

7 M

5 (d) Write short notes on the following :
(i) ACM professional code
(ii) Rights and duties of ethics

7 M

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