Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech IV 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 baseline data in case of EIA?
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Baseline data refers to the existing environmental status of a project area before the commencement of any developmental activity. It serves as a reference point to assess future changes and measure the actual impact of the project on physical, biological, and socio-economic components.
Mention one example each for a “positive”, “negative”, “direct” and “indirect” impact of a developmental project.
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Examples of environmental impacts include:
- Positive: Improved local infrastructure and employment opportunities due to a new industrial plant.
- Negative: Loss of biodiversity due to deforestation for road construction.
- Direct: Increased noise levels in the immediate vicinity of an operating factory.
- Indirect: Changes in local migration patterns or housing prices resulting from industrial development.
List the advantages of matrix method for impact analysis.
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What are adhoc methods?
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Write any two principles used for water quality prediction in case of running water bodies?
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What are the causes of soil erosion?
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What is an Environmental management plan?
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What is the role of pollution control boards in environmental management?
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Write the necessity of legislations for pollution control.
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List any four adverse effects of sugar cane industry on the environment.
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Part B
Explain Network and overlay method for EIA impact analysis? Give examples for both the methods of analysis.
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Discuss the main features of Impact Evaluation and Analysis? What are the important factors that are to be considered for any effective EIA?
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Discuss the qualitative, simple quantitative and specific quantitative methods for impact prediction on soil and groundwater environment?
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What are the important features of land, which have to be taken into consideration for assessing the impacts of different land uses in developmental projects?
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What is meant by impact prediction with reference to the soil environment? Discuss the application of various mathematical models for impact prediction.
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Discuss the principles and main aims of any impact mitigation. Explain a few mitigation measures to control the soil impacts of any developmental project.
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What are the different types of environmental audits and explain their benefits?
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What are the different stages of environmental audit? Write a short note on the onsite activities of an audit.
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What are the environmental impacts of a thermal power plant? Discuss.
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Write a brief note on the Indian wildlife (protection) act, 1972 and the water (prevention and control of pollution) act 1974.
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