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Roll No.
S. No. of Question Paper 7997
Unique Paper Code :2181001001
Name of the Paper : Environmental Science : Theory into Practice ()
Name of the Course : Ability Enhancement Course
Semester :I
For students of Regular andSOL Courses (Admission of 2024)
Duration:1 Hour Maximum Marks : 30
(Do only Part A)
For Repeater students of Regular Courses (Admission of 2022 and 2023)
Duration:1 Hour 45 Minutes Maximum Marks : 50
(Part A: 30, Part B: 20)
For Repeater students of SOL Courses (Admission of 2022 and 2023)
Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes Maximum Marks : 70
(Part A : 30, Part B: 20, Part C: 20)
(Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper.)
Note : Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi, but the same medium should
be used throughout the paper.
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Students of Regular and SOL courses (Admission of 2024) should attermpt only Part A. There
are five questions in Part A. Question number 1is compulsory. Of the rermaining four. attempt
any two questions.
Repeater students of Regular courses (Admission of 2023 and 2022) should attempt Part A
(30 marks) + Part B (20 marks). Attempt any three questions from Part A. including
Question No. 1which is compulsory. From Part B, attempt any wo questions.
Repeater students of SOL (Admission of 2023 and 2022) should attempt Part A(30 marks)
+ Part B (20 marks) + Part C(20 marks). Attempt any three questions from Part A.
including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. From Part B. attempt any two questions, and
from Part Cattempt any fwo questions. There is no compulsory question in Part B and C.
Allquestions carry equal marks.
Part A/T 37
For Students of Regular and SOL courses
(2024 admission)
Attempt any three questions, including Q. No. 1 which is mandatory.
(2024 yà)
Compulsory Question:
(a) State whether True or Faise :
Desert ecosystems have high primary produçtivity than Forest ecosystems.
{i) The agricuiture sector in lndian utilizes moEE water than
intustrial sector.
(üi) Ozone at grvund level is a major air pollutant.
(iv)Interconnected networks of fxxd chains is called food web.
(v) Savannahs are an exan1ple of ngrove
torests.
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(iv) aE
(6) Define the following in 25-30 words (attempt any five) : 5x1=5
() Biosphere
(i) Eutrophication
(iii) E-waste
(iv) Green energy
(v) Decomposers
(vi) Organic farming.
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2. Differentiate between the following (attempt any two) : 2x5=10
() Tropical rainforest Vs. Thorn and scrub forest
(i) Primary succession Vs. Secondary succession
(iii) Wind energy Vs. Thermal energy.
3. Write short notes on the following (attempt any two) : 2x5=10
(a) Causes/sources of soil pollution.
(b) Plastic waste management strategies.
(c) National solar mission.
4. Discuss in detail about the environmental, social and cultural impacts of
hydroelectric projects
with suitable case studies.
10
5. Explain in detail about the causes and impacts of deforestation in India.
10
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Part B/
For Repeater Students of Regular and SOL courses
(2022 and 2023 admission only)
Atempt any twoquestions.
(ai2022 sr 2023 yàyr à Md f)
6. Observe diagrammatic representation of diferent layers of atmosphere given below :
Atmospheric Layers
mi (km)
above
sea level
1 (400
50 (80)
Ozone 30 (50)
7(12)
Label different layers of atmosphere in this diagram (highlighted with number and question mark)
and mention the importance of each layer.
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7. What are the different kinds of waste generated in your locality ? AS a responsible and
concened citizen, how will you motivate your neighbours toward proper waste management
in the locality ? Suggest ways by which different kinds of waste can be efficiently managed
and utilized so as to reduce the amount that is dumped in the landfills.
8. Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary subject.' Using the format given below,
prepare few points regarding contribution of any five of the below mentioned disciplines in
addressing air pollution issue and reducing its impacts to justify this statement :
S. No. Discipline Specific contribution from subject experts
1. Commerce
2.
Engineering
3. Economics
4. Law
5.
Biology
6.
Geography
7. Statistics
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Part C/TT A
For Repeater Students of SOL courses only
(2022 and 2023 admission only)
Attempt any two questions.
(haT 2022 atr 2023 yàyr St fa)
9. What do you understand by river water conflicts ? With the help of any relevant case study
(national or international), explain the reasons and impacts of such conflicts on environment,
economy and society.
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10. Explain the difference between soil erosion, land degradation and desertification. Write a short
note on the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
11. (a) What do you understand by Ecosystem services ?
(6) What are the different types of Ecosystem services and how do these services contribute
to human well-being ?
(a)
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