JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech IV ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Previous Question Paper (June - 2024 - R16)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
PART A
Define EIA.
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic process used to identify, predict, and evaluate the environmental, social, and other relevant effects of proposed projects or developments before major decisions are taken and commitments are made.
Write short note on direct impacts and indirect impacts in a typical road development project.
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Direct impacts in road projects include immediate physical changes such as land clearing, loss of vegetation, noise pollution during construction, and habitat fragmentation. Indirect impacts are secondary effects like increased urban sprawl, changes in local land-use patterns, increased accessibility leading to illegal logging or poaching in previously remote areas, and long-term changes in local micro-climates due to altered drainage patterns.
Explain effects of deforestation on the environment.
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How can deforestation be mitigated?
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What is the definition of negative soil pollution?
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What is soil erosion? Make recommendation for how to avoid it.
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Explain Audit protocol.
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Briefly write about Audit data.
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Explain water act, 1974.
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Write about Motor vehicle Act, 1988.
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PART B
Discuss the main features of Impact Evaluation and Analysis? What should be the important objectives of any effective EIA?
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List the various EIA methods. Describe the criteria used for selecting best EIA method in a given situation?
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Explain overlay methods? How GIS is useful as advanced tool in overlay method?
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Distinguish Direct and Indirect impacts on vegetation and wildlife due to any development activity.
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Explain various key steps involved in Assessment of Impacts of development Activities on Vegetation and wildlife.
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Discuss environmental impacts of deforestation?
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Briefly explain causes and effects of deforestation.
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Elaborate the various steps involved in assessment and prediction of impact on soil pollution.
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Discuss the various mitigation measures can be adopted to reduce soil pollution.
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Elaborate the sources of soil contamination and their effects on environment.
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Illustrate environmental legislation objectives of environmental audit.
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Briefly explain types of environmental audit?
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Explain On-site audit and Post audit activities.
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What is Environmental Audit? Explain preparation of Audit report in detail.
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Explain Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
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Write about water quality standards for portable drinking water.
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Briefly explain the Air Prevention and Control of pollution Act.
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Discuss the procedure involved for preparation of Environmental Impact assessment statement.
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