(8X8=64) 14. Write Short notes on ANY TWO. a) In- situ conservation b) Ecological pyramid c) Population explosion

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1 SET- II VVM'S G.R.KARE COLLEGE OF LAW B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER I EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Duration: 3 Hours Total marks: 75 Instructions: 1 )Answer any EIGHT from Q. No. 1 To Q. No.12 "" 2) Q. No.l3 and 14 are compulsory (8X8=64) 1. Define Ecosystem. Explain the structure and functions of ecosystem 2. What are the sources of water. Expain various ways in which water resources are degraded 3. Discuss the effects of extracting minerals and state uses of minerals. 4. What is Biodiversity? The values of biodiversity 5. Explain the sources and effects of air pollution and state methods to control it. 6. Discuss the following concepts: a) Watershed management b) Resettlement and rehabilitation 7. Examine the salient features of the Environment (Protection) Act Explain the following: a) Ozone layer depletion b) Consumerism and environment 9. Discuss various problems related to food insufficiencies 10. Discuss the concept of solid waste management. 11. Discuss the merits and demerits of construction of Dams. 12. Discuss the importance of value education in Human life. 13. Write Short notes on ANY TWO (2x3=6) a) Bio-diversity Hot spots b) Wind energy c) Hunting 14. Write Short notes on ANY TWO a) In- situ conservation b) Ecological pyramid c) Population explosion

2 VVM~s GOVIND RAMNArfH KARE COlJLEGE Or LAW. MARGAO-CiOA -- -, B.A.LIJ.B.SEMESTER- I EXAMTNATTON OCTOBER 2015 E~RONMENTALSTUDffiS Duration 3 hours Total Marks 75 Instructions: (i) Answer any EIGHT questions from Q. No. I to Q. No. 12 (ii) Question No. 13 and 14 are C OMPULSORY (8x8==64) 1) Forests are important natural resources for man. E-xplain. 2) Discuss the global pro bl:em offoo d insuffieiency. 3) D efine biodiversity and state various hotspots of biodiversity. 4) 'Explain the concept of food chain and food web with relevant examples. 5) Examine merits and demerits of wind -energy. 6) Discuss various methods of conservation_ of biodiversity. 7) Explain the structure of aquatic e.cos stem. 8) State effects of nois.e pollution and explain measure~ to eontrol it.. 9) Examine salient features. of the Water Act O~~Ex:plain c auses, effects.,,and measures to control thermal pollution. 11) What are the effects of population explosion on environment? l2)what 'is global warming? Suggest measures to reduce warming of earth~ 13)Write short notes on ANY TWO: (2x3~.6) a) Earthquake. b) Endemic species. c) Bioenergy. 14)Write short notes on ANY TWO: (2x21/2'=5) a) ConsumeFism and environm.ent. b) Ground water pollution. c) IDV/AIDS.

3 B.A.LL.B.SEMESTER- I EXAMINATIO OCTOBER 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Duration 3 hours Total Marks 75 Instructions: a) Answer any eight questions from Q.lNo. to Q.No. 12 b) Question No. 13 and 14 are compulsory Q l. Define environment. Explain the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. (8x8=64) Q2. Explain various kinds of natural resources. State effects of overutilization of water resources. Q3. Define ecosystem. Explain the structure and functions of grassland and desert ecosystem. Q4. Examine the effects of air pollution on human health and state various measures to control air pollution. Q5. Write notes on the following; a. Biodiversity hot spots. b. Values ofbiodiversity. Q6. State powers and functions of State Pollution Control Board under the Water (Prevention And Control OfPollution) Act Q7. What are wastelands? Explain the concept of wasteland reclamation. Q8. Disaster management plays an important role in protecting environment. Explain. Q9. Explain the effect of information technology for human health and environment. Q 10. Critically evaluate the concept of greenhouse effect and suggest measures to reduce warming of earth. Q 11. Define nuclear pollution. Mention sources, effects, and control measures for nuclear pollution with relevant case studies. Q 12. Examine the merits and demerits of construction of dams. Ql3. Write short notes on ANY TWO: (2x3=6) a. Ecological succession. b. Environmental ethics. c. Public awareness and environment protection. Ql4. Write short notes on ANY TWO: (2x2 112 =5) a. Endangered species. b. Deforestation. c. Ecological pyramid.

4 NVIRO ME STUD IE 3 rs :75 any Q. 1 to Q. 12 Question No. 13 and 14 are XS= of Environment and discuss avvareness in effects of over-utilization of and ground water sources 3) functions forest a. Ecological b. webs What two by of to the wiidlife conservation. 6) Discuss sources, causes soil pollution and control. Answer following:- a. Bio-diversity hotspots b. Poaching of wildlife 8) "Water is the most important element survival is to conserve water." the rtance of water and methods to conserve water. Discuss the various

5 ::2:: a. b. Rain water 11) education a both in moments." statement. 1 the salient Wildlife Protection following. (2 X 3 a. Climate change b. Role of information n c. Non-biodegradable foliowing. Two) (2 X 2 a. Ecological Pyramid b. Urban problems to energy c. Consumerism damage.