Gauhati University Question Papers
Environmental Studies - I (May-June’ 2013)
(General)
Full Marks: 50
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in
English or Assamese
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions
1)
BOD.
2)
Decibel (dB)
3)
Rem.
4)
Watershed.
(b) Illustrate the following terms: 2x3=6
1)
Sustainable development.
2)
Value education.
3)
Ozone hole.
2.
Answer any two of the following: 5x2=10
a)
What are the primary air pollutants? Mention
their sources and health effects.
b)
What are the broad categories of water
pollutants? Mention their sources and ill effects on human health.
c)
What is thermal pollution? Discuss its causes
and adverse effects.
3.
Highlight the major problems related with the extraction and utilization of
energy. 10
Or
What are the Environmental Protection Acts? Discuss their
significance in the present day context. 7+3=10
4.
Write notes on any two of the following: 5x2=10
a)
Noise Pollution.
b)
Wasteland Reclamation.
c)
A forestation programme.
d)
Social Forestry Programme.
e)
Disaster Management.
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