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JNTU B.Tech II ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Previous Question Paper (December - 2017 - R13)
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks.
Part A
Classify the characteristics of an ecosystem.
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Ecosystem characteristics are classified into two main categories: Abiotic components (non-living factors like sunlight, temperature, water, and soil nutrients) and Biotic components (living organisms including producers, consumers, and decomposers).
Differentiate Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification.
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Bioaccumulation refers to the gradual accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or chemicals, in an individual organism over its lifetime. Biomagnification refers to the increasing concentration of these substances at each successive trophic level of a food chain.
What is Biomass energy?
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Write about the types of Mining.
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What is Red Data Book?
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Define Hotspot and write about Hotspots in India.
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What is Bioremediation?
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Write about Ozone depleting substances.
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What is Crazy consumerism?
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What are the positive and negative impacts of urban sprawl?
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Part B
Explain any three nutrient cycles with neat sketch.
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Describe laws of energy and energy flow models with neat sketch.
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Explain the impacts of Mining on Environment and also write soil conservation methods.
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What are the causes and agents responsible for soil erosion and explain the impacts related to surface and ground water?
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What are the levels of Biodiversity and explain the conservation methods of Biodiversity?
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Explain the uses of Biodiversity along with threats to the biodiversity.
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Explain the air and noise pollution control methods.
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Write the composition and characteristics of e-waste and its management.
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Briefly explain the Air, Water and Environmental protection Acts.
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What is EIA structure and explain Environment Management Plan?
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