Code No: RAR05321401 RA

III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define “Environmental Studies”?

(b) Explain the components and scope of Environmental studies. [4+12]

2. (a) Write a detailed note on the problems arising out of overexploitation of forest
resources.
(b) Describe how forest management is being done in India by citing any example.
[6+10]

3. (a) Write about the different types of forests in India and describe the main types
of trees in them.
(b) What are the activities which disturb the forest ecosystem and what is the
outcome of forest degradation? [10+6]

4. Discuss the aesthetic value of nature with respect to the following statements.

(a) A true wilderness experience is an incredible learning experience.

(b) The beauty of nature encompasses every aspect of the living and non-living
part of our earth. [8+8]

5. (a) Oceans are ultimate sink for most of the waste we produce. Explain.
(b) List off shore sources of Marine Pollution.
(c) Explain the effects of oil pollution on the ocean. [8+4+4]

6. Discuss briefly the provision of the following Acts:

(a) The Water ( Prevention Control of Pollution ) Act ,1974

(b) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution ) Act, 1981
(c) The Wildlife Protection Act 1971
(d) The Forest Conservation Act of 1980 [4+4+4+4]

7. (a) Describe the problems created by the growing population of the earth.
(b) Explain briefly the pattern of global population growth in recent years which
is causing alarm to environmental experts. [8+8]

8. (a) Explain the aspects to be studied and the procedure for collecting information
when you want to document the environmental features and resource assets
of a water resoure ecosystem during a field visit.

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(b) Describe, in the format given above, the features of any such ecosystem you
have studied during field visit. [8+8]

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