Environmental Science Question Paper 2025 [Dibrugarh University BCOM 2 SEM FYUGP]

Environmental Science Question Paper 2025 (May/June)
Dibrugarh University BCOM 2^nd SEM NEP Syllabus

Paper: VAC3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Value Added Courses)

Full Marks: 30 (40 for 2023 Batch)

Time: 1½ hours (2 hours for 2023 Batch)

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. (a) Fill in the blanks/Choose the correct answer: 1×3=3

(i) Ozone is called the ________ air pollutant.

(ii) ________ agents are responsible for turning the Taj Mahal yellow.

(iii) Municipal solid wastes are toxic / hazardous / non-hazardous / None of these.

(b) Write True or False: 1×2=2

(i) Physical environment includes the natural surroundings in which we live.

(ii) Reduce, reuse and recycle is the main theme of ecological balance.

2. Write short notes on the following: 3×2=6

(a) Air pollutants

(b) Urban waste

3. Describe the nature and scope of environmental science. 2+2=4

Or

What do you mean by climate change? Why is climate change adaptation essential? 1+3=4

4. What do you mean by land degradation? Describe its consequences. 1+3=4

Or

Why is wildlife conservation important? What are the different methods of wildlife conservation? 1+3=4

5. What do you mean by industrial waste? Write the consequences of the industrial waste. 1+3=4

6. What is rainwater harvesting? Why is it important? What are the different types of rainwater harvesting systems? 1+2+4=7

Additional 10 marks for 2023 Batch [Compulsory]

7. Discuss the causes and consequences of global warming. 2+3=5

8. What is sustainable development? Describe the different strategies for sustainable utilization of natural resources. 1+4=5

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