B.Sc/B.Sc(Hons.

)
ES-111 - Environmental Science
Time - 2 Hours | Maximum Marks-45

Answer Section A and B on separate answer books.

**Section A**
Answer Three questions including
Question No. 1, which is compulsory.
1. (a) Expand any five of the following terms:  **5**
(i) CSE
(ii) IUCN
(iii)LPG
(iv)UNDP
(v) MAB
(vi) UNCED

(b) Define any five of the following terms:  **5**

(i) Conservation
(ii) Biomass
(iii) Ecosystem
(iv) Desertification
(v) Sustainable Development
(vi) Green House Effect

(c) Write a brief account of environmental education. **2½**

2. What is biogeochemical cycle? Describe the role of cyanobacteria in this cycle in

nature. **5**

3. (a) Explain the term Biodiversity in accordance with convention of biological

diversity, 1992. **2½**
    (b) A typical tree provides $1982200 worth of oxygen, clean air, fertile soil, erosion
control, water recycling, wild life habitat, toxic gas moderation etc. What is this known
as in relation to biodiversity value?  **2½**

4. List the major causes and consequences of deforestation. **5**

5. Write an account of food chain in a typical ecosystems. Distinguish between food
chain and food web. **5**

** Section B**
Answer Three questions in all, including

Question No. 1 which is compulsory.

1. (a) Define any five of the following: **5**

(i) Seismic zone;
(ii) Famine;
(iii) Incineration;
(iv) Biotic Potential;
(v) Salinization;
(vi) Exotic Species.
 
   (b) Differentiate between any five of the following: **5**
      (i) Troposphere and Stratosphere;
      (ii) Point Source Solution and Non-Point Source Solution;
      (iii) EL Nino and La Nina
      (iv) Growth curve and growth rate curve
      (v) Bituminous and Anthracite Coal
      (vi) Conservation tillage farming and conventional tillage farming.
(C) When do you observe wild life week? **1**
(d) Name the three endangered animals. **1½**

2. Describe the cause and consequences of climate change. **5**

3. What are hazardous wastes? Discuss their source of origin and methods of
disposal. **5**

4. Write a short note on any two of the following:

(a) Earth quack
(b) Noise Pollution
(c) Radioactive Pollution

5. Explain the importance of:

(a) Solar Energy
(b) Water shed management

**Section A**
Answer Three questions including
Question No. 1, which is compulsory.
1. (a) Define any five of the following terms:  **1X5=5**
(i) Greenhouse effect
(ii) Photovoltaic Cell
(iii) Community of Plants
(iv) Degraded lands
(v) Social Forestry
(vi) Food Chain
(vii) Endangered Species

(b) Write the botanical names of any three: 0.5X3=1.5

(i) A common tree
(ii) A wild Plant
(iii) A shrub
(iv) Any tree used for afforestation
(v) Any hydrophytic plant

(c) Comment briefly on any three of the following; 2x3=6

(i) Concept of Sustainable Development
(ii) Methodology and advantages of Alley-cropping;
(iii) Need for conservation of Natural Resources;
(iv) Environmental friendly practices in industries.

2. What are fossil fuels? How their excessive use influence the environment? **5**

OR

What is the need for Environmental Impact Assessment? Explain the concept using an
example?

4. Explain any two of the following of the following:  2X2.5=5

(a) Environmental Studies are multidisciplinary in nature.
(b) Biodiversity is under threat.
(c) Solar energy harnessing is important for India.
(d) Deforestation leads to soil erosion.

** Section B**

Answer Three questions in all, including Question No. 1 which is compulsory.

1. (a) Define the following:

(i) Eutrophication;
(ii) Limiting factor principle;
(iii) Smog
(iv) Flood Plain
 
(b) Differentiate between any three of the following:
(i) El Nono and La Nina;
(ii) Closed loop recycling and Down cycling;
(iii) Primary pollutant and Secondary pollutants;
(iv) Ecological extinction and biological extinction.

(c) Write brief notes on : **4**

 (i) Tsunami
 (ii) Global Warming

(d) Give the names of any three endangered animals. **1.5**

2. What is ozone-layer depletion? Discuss its possible causes and effects.

OR
What is seismicity? How is it responsible for natural disasters? **5**

3. River Yamuna gets highly polluted as it passes through Delhi. Give the reasons and
possible remedies.
OR
Discuss the environmental impacts of mining. **5 **

4. Write short notes on any two of the following:  **5**

(a)Desertification;
(b) Effect of pollution on monuments of National Importance;
(c) Management of domestic waste

Answer five questions in all, including

Question no. 1 which is compulsory.

Attempt all parts of a question together.

1. Define any ten of the following terms:

(i) Environment
(ii) Resources
(iii) Pollution
(iv) Conservation
(v) Biodiversity
(vi) Deforestation
(Vii)Biosphere
(viii) Hot Spot
(ix) Carcinogen
(x) Endemic Species
(xi) Sustainable Development
(xii) Wetland                 ** 10x1=10**

2. (a) Differentiate between any two of the following:

(i)Renewable and Non-renewable Resources.
(ii)Ex-situ and In-situ Conservation.
(iii)Ozone as protector and ozone as destroyer         **2x2.5=5**

(b) Expand any five of the following abbreviations:

i)CPCB
ii)CFC
iii)IUCN
iv)SPM
v)PAN
vi)CNG                                      **5x1=5**

3. Write short notes on any four of the following:

i)Impact of urbanization on environment
ii)Importance of forest as a resource
(iii)Noise pollution
(iv) Global Warming
(v) Threats to biodiversity.                         **4x2.5=10**

4. (a) Discuss briefly the methods employed in conservation of soil.                    

**5**
(b) Discuss the measure being taken in Delhi to clean the waters of
Yamuna.         **5**

5. Justify any two of the following statements:

(i) "Public awareness is a must to solve environmental issues."
(ii) " The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself."
(iii)" India is a megadiversity nation."                **2x5=10**

6. (a) Discuss the strategies you will adopt as a responsible citizen for sustainable
development of India.
    (b) Explain the consequences of over-utilization of water resources.**5**
7. (a) How do human population and pollution affect biodiversity?
**5**
(b) Give the significance of the following dates in environmental issues:
         I) April 24, 1973
         II) June 5, Every Year
         III) June 3-14, 1992
         IV) April 22, Every Year
          V) March 21, Every Year  
**5**
8. State whether the following statements are True or False:
I) Newspapers, TV and NGO's create public awareness about the environment.
II) Ozone Protects biosphere from X-rays.
III) Noise pollution is measured in decibles.
IV) Red tide is associated with soil pollution.
V) Mining has adverse effects on groundwater.
VI) Habitat is a place where an organism naturally occurs.
VII) Dodo was extinct due to pollution.
VIII) DDT is a nerve poison.
IX) Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning.
X) The Principal cause of acid rain is gases from burning coal and oil dispersed in
water in the atmosphere.

.No. of Question Paper: 6097

Unique Paper Code        : ES-2014
Name of the Paper         : Environmental Studies
Name of the Course       : Undergraduate Course Compulsory and Qualifying
Semester                          : I

Duration: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks: 75

Attempt any Five questions.

1.  a)      Match the following: 

10X1=10
I) Tundra I) Ozone Hole
II) Silent Valley II) June 05
III) Pokhran III) Tiger Reserve
IV)CFC IV) Carbon Emission
V) Earth  Day V) Biodiesel
VI) Jim Corbett VI) Missile Testing
VII) Kyoto Protocol VII) Kerala
VIII) Jatropha VIII) April 22
IX) World Environment Day IX) Grassland Ecosystem
X) Mangrove X) Gir forest
XI) Sunderbans

b)      Define (Any Five):

5X1=5
 i.            Sustainability
       ii.            Non-renewable sources of energy
      iii.            Endangered species
     iv.            Acid Rain
       v.            Ecosystem
     vi.            Smart cities
    vii.            Wetlands

2.       Differentiate between:
 3X5=15
a)      Grassland ecosystem and Forest ecosystem
b)      Nutrient cycle and Gaseous cycle
c)       Biotic and Abiotic components of ecosystems.

3.       Write short notes on:

3X5=15
a)      Ganga Action Plan
b)      Climate Change
c)       Chipko Movement

4.       What do you understand by poaching of wildlife? Describe the various

methods use to prevent poaching and role of technology.
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5.        (a) The major threat to India’s Environment is the increasing population.
Discuss.
(b) Is sustainable development possible in Indian perspective? Elaborate.
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6. (a) Explain the causes and implication of deforestation.(b) Describe briefly
impact of mining on environment.
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7.       (a) Traditional and local knowledge about the forests among the local tribes
helps in conserving the forest. Comment.
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(b) Define pollution. Name its types and describe briefly any pollution case study
discussed in class.
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8.       Critically evaluate any recent case study of environmental disaster.
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Unique Paper Code        : ES2014

Name of the Paper         : Environmental Studies
Name of the Course       : Undergraduate Course [Compulsory and Qualifying]
Semester                          : II

Duration: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks: 75

(Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper)
Note: – Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi; but the same medium
should be used throughout the paper.

Attempt any Five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1.       (a) Fill in the Blanks
5X1=5

      (i) Ozone layer depletion is caused by ___________.

      (ii) Each link in a Food Chain is called ____________.
      (iii) World Environment Day is observed on ________ every year.
      (iv) __________ region is a biodiversity hotspot in India.
      (v) ___________ is a non – renewable source of energy.

(b) Explain any five  of the following:

5X2=10

                     i.)            Food Web

                    ii.)            Soil erosion
                   iii.)            Poaching
                   iv.)            Eutrophication
                    v.)            Sustainable development
                   vi.)            Ecosystem
                  vii.)            Global warming

2.       Write a short paragraph on the any three   of the following :

3X5=15
        i.)             Aquatic Ecosystems
       ii.)             Wind energy
    i iii.)             India as a mega – diversity nation
       iv.)            Noise pollution and human health
        v.)            Multi – disciplinary nature of Environmental Studies.
3.       (a) Describe any five  services we obtain from our planet’s biodiversity.
5
(b) What are the major threats to the forest of India?
5
(c) What are grasslands? Why should they be conserved?
5
4.       (a) What is air pollution? Differentiate between primary and secondary
pollutants. How does air pollution impact humans and plants?
2+3+5
(b) Discuss the reasons for depletion of water table in Delhi. What measures
should be taken to remedy this problem?
 2+3
5.       (a) Differentiate between ex situ  and in situ  conservation.

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(b) What are biosphere reserves? Name any two biosphere reserves of India and
explain how these help in the conservation of biological diversity?

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6.       (a) What are alternate sources of Energy? Give examples. Why is it important
to develop alternate sources of energy?
5
       (b) Critically evaluate the use of nuclear energy with reference to environment and
human health               giving suitable examples.
10
7.       (a) How do indigenous communities and their traditional practices contribute
towards conservation of natural resources?
5
      (b) Evaluate the role of various environment related laws of India in environmental
conservation.

10
8.       (a) “Social and electronic media are playing a significant role in generating
environmental awareness and education.” Comment.
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       (b) Do the gains from major development projects outweigh the losses due to
displacement of people? Comment.                      7