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Unique Paper Code 2181001001
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Name of the Paper
Name of the Course
Environmental Science: Theory into Practice (I)
Ability Enhancement Course
Semester I
Duration lh 45 min (Part A: lh; Part B: 45 min)
Maximum Marks 50 (Part A: 30; Part B: 20)
Instructions for Candidates
1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper
2. For regular students, the question paper is divided into two sections, Part A (30
marks) and B (20 marks). Attempt three questions from Part A and any two
from Part B.
3 Question number 1 from Part A is compulsory.
4. Answers may be written either in English or Hindi; but the same medium should
be used throughout the paper.
3.
4.
Part A
(Q.1 is mandatory. Attempt any two questions out of the remaining three questions.)
(a) Define the in not more than 25 words (any five)
following (1x5=5)
I (ii) Grassland
() Hydrosphere (ii) Homeostasis
Land degradation (v) Fossil fuels (vi) Pollutant
(iv)
(b) State whether True or False (1x5=5)
Sustainable Development Goals.
() United Nations has formulated 15
() Plastic straw is an example of single-use plastic.
(ii) E-waste is a biodegradable waste.
the state of Uttar Pradesh.
(iv) Appiko movement took place in
(v) Deserts are highly productive' ecosystems.
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(3)
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2. Write short notes on any two of the following: (5*2-10)
(a) Primary succession on barren land
(b) River water conflicts
studies
(c) Multidisciplinary nature of environmental
3. (a) Explain the various anthropogenic causes of deforestation. (5)
(b) Briefly discuss the importance of mangrove forests. (5)
Discuss the various steps and measures that need to be taken for conserving
4.
4.
water in agricultural areas and metropolitan cities. (10)
Part B
any two out
of three questions.)
(Attempt
be defined as the creation of manufactured
can
manufacturing
that minimize negative
Sustainable
5.
economically-sound processes
products through and natural resources
while conserving energy
environmental impacts an
framework
automotive
for
devise a sustainability
Keeping this in mind,
sustainable
suggesting at least two
two-wheelers by
industry that
manufactures
below:
(10)
measures for each parameter given in the table
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Sustainability parameter Suggested Measures (atleast two for each parameter)
Water Consumption
Energy consumption
Carbon Emission
Waste management and Pollution
reduction
6. As a member of the college eco-club, you have been given the responsibility of
starting a composting/ vermicomposting unit in your college campus. Prepare a
proposal for the same to be disceassed with college authorities, focussing on the
below points:
(a) Uses and advantages of composting/ vermicomposting. (3)
(b) Sources of waste for composting/ vermicomposting on the college
campus. 3)
(c) Step-by-step plan to construct a functional composting/ vermicomposting
unit. (4)
1 Based on the diagram given below, answer the questions.
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Hawk
Flycatcher
Mule deer Pronghorn
Butterfly
M Coyote
Jackrabbit
Grasses
Grasses=TH, Mule deer TT , =
Butterfly fait, Coyote T , Flycatcher freHTT
=
Jackrabbit =
qRTTAT, Pronghorn AEiH T, Hawk =AI
=
(a) Identify the type of ecosystem stating appropriate reason.
(2)
(b) Comment on the biotic and abiotic features of this ecosystem.
(3)
(c) Draw a functional food web consisting of all the organisms shown in the
diagram. (3)
(d) Briefly mention the importance of this ecosystem. (2)
(10,000)
