JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech III ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Previous Question Paper (July - 2023 - 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
What is the need for EIA study?
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EIA is needed to identify, predict, and evaluate the environmental consequences of proposed projects before they are approved. It ensures that potential negative impacts are mitigated and that sustainable development is achieved by integrating environmental considerations into the decision-making process.
Brief the elements of EIA.
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The core elements of EIA include: 1) Screening to determine if an EIA is required; 2) Scoping to identify key environmental issues; 3) Baseline data collection to understand the existing environment; 4) Impact prediction and assessment; 5) Mitigation measures to reduce adverse effects; and 6) Public consultation and reporting.
What is deforestation?
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Brief the impact of Mega projects on flora and fauna.
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What are the sources of soil pollution?
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Brief about the impact prediction tools.
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What is Environmental audit report?
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List the stages of environmental audit.
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What is the need for EIA Statement?
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Write the salient features of Motor Act.
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Part B
Explain how Environmental base map will be prepared.
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Discuss overlay methods of EIA with advantages and disadvantages.
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With examples, explain the classification of environmental parameters.
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Discuss how you will do cost benefit analysis.
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What are the environmental effects of shifting Cultivation? How you can reduce?
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Discuss the impacts of major developmental projects on wildlife.
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Explain the causes and effects of deforestation with examples.
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Discuss the impacts of major developmental projects on vegetation.
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Explain the types of tests needed for assessing the quality of soils.
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Discuss the processes to be done before chemical analysis of soils.
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Discuss the causes of soil pollution and the effects of it.
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Discuss the soil pollution control measures.
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Define Environmental Audit? Explain the types of Environmental Audits.
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Discuss about the environmental post audit activities.
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What are the objectives of Environmental Audit? Discuss audit protocol.
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What is Environmental legislation? Why is it needed? Give the advantages of it.
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Discuss the salient features of:
Wild life Act
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The water Act
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What are the objectives and advantages of Environment Protection Act?
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Explain how you will prepare EIA statement for a Steel plant.
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