Regulations: R2021 Reg.
No: …………………
KPR INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Avinashi Road, Arasur, Coimbatore - 641 407.
B.E. / B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS NOV / DEC 2022
III Semester
Chemical Engineering
U21CH304 – Environmental Science and Engineering
Duration: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Q.No. PART – A (10 x 1 = 10 Marks) M CO
Answer All Questions
[Question type shall be Multiple choice]
1 Identify the thermodynamic law that obeys energy flow. 1 CO1
A) First and Second Law B) First and Third
C) Only Second Law D) Zeroth Law
2 Nokrek biosphere reserve is in __________. 1 CO1
A) Assam B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Meghalaya D) Mizoram
3 Which of the following pesticide ban was negotiated under Stockholm convention 1 CO2
in April 2011.
A) Endosulfan B) Boric acid
C) DDT D) Diazinon
4 Name the disease that occurs when a person consumes water containing high 1 CO2
nitrate content.
A) Itai-Itai disease B) Fluorosis
C) Minamata disease D) Blue baby syndrome
5 Choose the irrigation project that converted a part of a desert in Rajasthan into an 1 CO3
agricultural hotspot.
A) Ram Ganga B) Gandak
C) Sri Ram Sagar D) Indira Gandhi Canal
6 People who receive less than 80% of their minimum calories are termed as 1 CO3
_________.
A) Moderately Nourished B) Undernourished
C) Seriously Undernourished D) Moderately Undernourished
7 Sunderlal Bahuguna is an activist known for _______. 1 CO4
A) Chipko Movement B) Assam Movement
C) Right for housing D) Silent valley protest
8 Latest amendment of Wild life protection act 1972 is in ________. 1 CO4
A) 2013 B) 2022
C) 2014 D) 2021
9 If the annual growth rate of India is 5% then in how many years the population will 1 CO5
double in size?
A) 70 B) 14
C) 30 D) 16
10 Declaration of Human Rights and Environment was drafted by the United Nations 1 CO5
at __________.
A) Stockholm B) Johannesburg
C) Geneva D) New Delhi
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Q.No. PART – B (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) M CO
Answer All Questions
11 Recall the different models of energy flow in an ecosystem. 2 CO1
12 Give some examples of biodiversity hotspots located in India. 2 CO1
13 What is the science behind the occurrences of earthquake and list some hotspots 2 CO2
of earthquake in India?
14 Define radioactivity and mention some of the sources of radioactivity. 2 CO2
15 Recall the term soil erosion and how it can be checked? 2 CO3
16 State the importance of nuclear energy. 2 CO3
17 List the methods of conserving water. 2 CO4
18 Define nuclear holocaust. 2 CO4
19 What do you mean by doubling time and total fertility rate? 2 CO5
20 List the signification of Geographic Information System (GIS). 2 CO5
Q.No. PART – C (5 x 14 = 70 Marks) M CO
Answer All Questions
21 a) i. Construct a nutrient cycle involving both biotic and abiotic components and 7 CO1
explain them in detail.
ii. Describe the values of a biodiversity in terms of productive and consumptive 7 CO1
use.
(Or)
21 b) i. Develop an ecological map of India and discuss the different ecosystems in 7 CO1
detail.
ii. List and explain the threats of a biodiversity and provide remedial measures to 7 CO1
avoid them in the future.
22 a) i. Define the term thermal pollution and identify its effects and control measures. 7 CO2
ii. Analyze the noise generated during Diwali and suggest the control measures in 7 CO2
further reducing of noise pollution.
(Or)
22 b) i. Develop a timeline of events that took place during the tragic Bhopal disaster 7 CO2
in detail.
ii. Examine the need for the prevention of environmental pollution as an 7 CO2
individual and discuss its significance in detail.
23 a) i. Identify the major causes and consequences of deforestation. 7 CO3
ii. Take a survey of mineral exploitation in India and brief its environmental 7 CO3
impacts.
(Or)
23 b) i. As an individual, identify your importance in conservation of natural resources. 7 CO3
ii. Analyze the importance of conducting environmental assessment during a 7 CO3
large dam construction and brief the benefits and problems of dam
construction.
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24 a) Elaborate in detail on climate change that happened due to lockdown happened 14 CO4
during covid 19 pandemic.
(Or)
24 b) You are an environmental auditor, construct a detailed audit report on construction 14 CO4
of a new highway connecting Coimbatore to Palghat.
25 a) i. Explain the issues faced due overpopulation in the context of Indian household. 7 CO5
ii. Build an age pyramid for India and discuss how that pyramid will help in 7 CO5
predicting the future our country.
(Or)
25 b) i. Outline the importance of value education and how can it be achieved. 7 CO5
ii. Develop a short note on the HIV and its effects on the environment. 7 CO5
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