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END TERM EXAMINATION
SECOND SEMESTER BCA] JULY 2023
Paper Code: BCA-110 Subject: Envtronmental Studies
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75
Note: Attempt five questions in allincluding 0. No. 1which is
compulsory. Select one question from each unit.
Q1 Write short notes on the following (Any Five): (5x5=25)
"(a) Importance of Environmental Studies.
-(b) Components of environment.
«(c) Sustainability.
(d) Ecosystem preservation and conservation strategies.
(e) Acid rain.
() Environmental Management System.
UNIT-I
Q2 (a) What are the components of environment? Explain by giving suitable
illustrations/examples. (6.5)
(b) Discuss the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. (6)
Q3 la) Discuss the different components of the atmosphere. (6.5)
(b) Briefly discuss the following: (6)
(i) Climate Change
+(ii) Earth Summit
UNIT-II
Q4 (a) What do you understand by 'ecosystem"? (6.5)
(b) Elaborate upon the different ecosystem services. (6)
Q5 (a) What are renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Explain
giving suitable examples. (6.5)
(b) Briefly discuss the following: (6)
4(i) Food Chain
(ii) Ecological succession
UNIT-III
Q6 (a) Explain the term Biodiversity'. (6)
(b) Elaborate upon the endemic and endangered species of India by
giving suitable examples. (6.5)
Q7 Discuss the following: -
(a) Value of biodiversity (6.5)
,(b) Biodiversity conservation strategies (6)
UNIT-IV
Q8 a) Discuss the different types of environmental pollution by citing its
mitigation strategies. (8.5)
<(b) What are the harmful effects on human health associated with
nuclear emissions. (4)
Q9 (a) Discuss the control measures fr various types of wastes. (6.5)
(b) Write a note on the following: (6)
(i) Air quality index
(i) Waste segregation
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