ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES QUESTIONS

1. (a) Write a note on the importance of education on environmental issues and concerns. '
(b) Describe the multidisciplinarynature of environmental studies. [8+8]
2. Explain the resources from following sources on which man depends and explain briefly.
(a) Atmosphere (b) Hydrosphere (c) Lithosphere [6+5+5]
3. (a) What is a grassland ecosystem and what are the activities in grasslands ?
(b) Whatactivitiesof manlead tothedestructionofgrasslandsandwhat arethe consequences of this? [8+8]
4. Discuss any two:
(a) Productive value of Nature.
(b) Aesthetic value of Nature
(c) Optional value of Nature [16]
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. (a) Define watershed management and explain its objectives.
(b) Discuss various water conservation techniques that can be practiced by individuals. [8+8] 7. (a) Thoughpopulationgrowthshowsaglobaldecline,thereisstillcauseforworry. Explain why.
(b) Whatarethereasonsfor differencesintherateofpopulationgrowthinvarious countries. [8+8] 8. (a) Explaintheaspectstobestudied andtheprocedureforcollecting information when you want to document the environmental features and resource assets of a water resoure ecosystem during a field visit.
(b) Describe, in the format given above, the features ofany such ecosystem you have studied during field visit. [8+8] .....



1. (a) Define “Environmental Studies”?
(b) Explain the components and scope of Environmentalstudies. [4+12]
2. (a) Explain the problems created by construction of large dams for irrigation and power generation .
(b) State briefly the components ofcomprehensive water management strategy . [8+8]
3. (a) Define ecosystem and list components of an ecosystem.
(b) Briefly explain the manner in whichecosystems are destroyed by human activites. [10+6] 4. (a) Write a brief note on biodiversity and ecosystem diversity.
(b) Explain the evolution of diverse species in an ecosystem. [16]
5. (a) Listthewastesthat areprohibitedfromprocessingalongwith municipal solid waste. Discuss. (b) Briefly describe the methods of heating and disposalof solid waste. [8+8]
6. (a) What are the major issues associated with resettlement and rehabilitation?
(b) Bring out the main elements ofwater conservation. [8+8]
7. Explainthepush andpullfactorswhichlead tomigrationfromrural areasto urban centers. [16]
8. What are the problems encountered in the disposal of solid waste from various sources. Describe the outcome of poor management of solid waste, illustrating your answer with any case-study. [16] .....
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. Write a detailed note on the various institutions and organizations in the field of ?preservation of wildlife and knowledge of natural history. [16]
2. (a) Discuss in detail the water cycle.
(b) Write about sustainable water management. [8+8]
3. (a) Define ecosystem and list components of an ecosystem.
(b) Briefly explain the manner in whichecosystems are destroyed by human activites. [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. (a) Define watershed management and explain its objectives.
(b) Discuss various water conservation techniques that can be practiced by individuals. [8+8]
7. Write briefly about the steps that need to be taken as part of an overall plan for achieving global population stabilization. [16]
8. Explain the reasons for pollution of different types (water, air ,noise) that you have encountered in any region. Describe the problems created and suggest some remedial measures for the same. [8+8] .....
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. (a) Write a note on the importance of education on environmental issues and concerns.
(b) Describe the multidisciplinarynature of environmental studies. [8+8]
2. (a) What do you understand by biotic and a biotic parts of nature?
(b) Explain the interaction and interdependencyof these. [6+10]
3. (a) Explain the concept of food chain, food web and ecological pyramid.
(b)Explainthewatercycleandwhataretheproblemsthat arisewithdisturbances to the water cycle? [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. (a) What are the major causes of nuclear hazards and accidents.
(b) Discuss the ways to minimize radiation exposure in case ofa nuclear accident. [8+8]
7. (a) Tuberculosis is one the environmentally related contagious diseases. Write briefly about the effects of this disease.
(b) What is the extent ofspread of this disease in various parts of the globe? [6+10] '
8. (a) Explainthestepby stepproceduretorecord anddocumenttheenvironmental features and resource assets of an ecosystem during a field visit. 1 of2
(b) Describe, intheformatgivenabove,thefeaturesofany typeof any ecosystem you have studied during field visit. [8+8] .....