EVs notes
Unit 1: Indian Knowledge System - Indigenous Practices, Air & Environment
1. Define the Indian Knowledge System and explain its relevance to environmental conservation.
2. What are the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources? Provide examples.
3. Explain the layers of the atmosphere and their significance.
4. What are traditional agricultural practices? Explain the benefits of organic farming, crop rotation, and intercropping.
5. Describe traditional water management techniques like stepwells, tankas, and baolis.
6. What are sacred groves? How do they contribute to forest conservation?
7. Explain the concept of agroforestry and its environmental benefits.
8. Why is public awareness important in environmental protection?
Unit 2: Ecosystems
1. Define an ecosystem. Explain its structure and function.
2. Describe the energy flow in an ecosystem with an example.
3. What are biogeochemical cycles? Explain the carbon and nitrogen cycles.
4. Differentiate between forest, grassland, desert, and aquatic ecosystems.
5. How do forest ecosystems contribute to biodiversity and the environment?
6. What are the main characteristics of desert ecosystems?
7. Describe the structure of aquatic ecosystems and their types.
Unit 3: Environmental Pollution
1. Define environmental pollution and list its types.
2. What are the causes, effects, and control measures for air pollution?
3. Explain the effects of water pollution on marine life and human health.
4. Discuss the causes and control measures of soil pollution.
5. What are the effects of marine pollution on ecosystems?
6. Explain the concept of thermal pollution and its impact on the environment.
7. What is noise pollution? Suggest measures to control it.
8. Write short notes on:
Climate change
Global warming
Acid rain
Ozone layer depletion
Unit 4: Waste Management, Environmental Policies, and Legislation
1. What is solid waste management? Explain bio composting and vermicomposting.
2. Describe incineration and landfill sites as waste management techniques.
3. What are the standards for wastewater discharge given by CPCB?
4. Explain the working of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP).
5. Discuss the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
6. What are the main provisions of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980?
7. Explain the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
8. Describe the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and its significance.
9. What are the control measures under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
