Environmental Studies and Disaster Management HSBTE

Sample Paper-1.

Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 2nd Sem M.M.: 60 Dec24220026

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (6x1=6)

• · Q.1 Which one is the source of renewable energy? a) Petroleum b) Charcoal c) Coal d) Wind

• · Q.2 CO means_________

  a) Carbon trioxide b) Carbon monoxide c) Carbonated water d) Carbon dioxide

• · Q.3 The most common method of disposing of waste is the 3R's. Here 3R's means__________.

  a) Recording, revolving, reduce b) Reversing, reduce, recycling c) Reduce, reuse, recycle d) Reversing, reduce, reuse

• · Q.4 Pesticide fertilizer causes__________

  a) Air pollution b) Water Pollution c) Noise pollution d) Soil Pollution

• · Q.5 Terrorism is an example of_______ disaster.

  a) Industrial b) Natural c) Man-made d) None of these

• · Q.6 Ozone layer is present in________. a) Stratosphere b) Troposphere c) Exosphere d) Mesosphere

SECTION-B Note: Objective/ Completion type questions. All questions are compulsory. (6x1=6)

• · Q.7 Carnivorous are those who eat plants and animals. (True/False)

• · Q.8 _______ gas stimulate the greenhouse effect. (Methane/Nitrogen)

• · Q.9 Write one example of soluble pollutants of water.

• · Q.10 BOD test for water stands for_________.

• · Q.11 _______ disaster is most prominent in India. (flood/ Earthquakes)

• · Q.12 Smoky fog is harmful for human health. (True/False)

SECTION-C Note: Short answer type questions. Attempt any eight questions out of ten questions. (8x4=32)

• · Q.13 Explain the four harmful effects of water pollution.

• · Q.14 Write a short note on ozone layer depletion.

• · Q.15 Explain the different methods of rainwater harvesting.

• · Q.16 Write four methods to control air pollution.

• · Q.17 What are solid wastes? Classify them in detail.

• · Q.18 Write a short note on E-waste management.

• · Q.19 Discuss concept of green buildings. (CO4) (3)

• · Q.20 Explain disaster preparedness plan.

• · Q.21 Explain acid rain along with its harmful effects.

• · Q.22 Write four causes of deforestation.

SECTION-D Note: Long answer type questions. Attempt any two questions out of three questions. (2x8=16)

• · Q.23 Explain floods, cyclones, landslides and earthquakes in detail.

• · Q.24 a) Define noise pollution. Describe its control measures in detail. b) Write four advantages of renewable energy sources.

• · Q.25 a) Write four sources of air pollution. b) What do you mean by sustainable development? State the different strategies for sustainable development.

Sample Paper-2.

Environmental Studies & Disaster Management 2nd Sem. Jan24220026 M.M. : 60

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (6x1=6)

• · Q.1 Herbivores come under the category of_____

  a) Consumer b) Decomposer c) Producer d) None of the above

• · Q.2 Which gas is present in a higher proportion in air?

  a) Oxygen b) Ozone c) Neon d) Nitrogen

• · Q.3 E-waste means________

  a) Energy waste b) Emergency waste c) Electronic waste d) None of the above

• · Q.4 The human factor which causes floods are______

  a) Deforestation b) Cloud burst c) Heavy rainfall d) Large catchment area

• · Q.5 Ozone layer in stratosphere is destroyed by _______

  a) Smog b) Sulphur dioxide c) Chloro flurocarbons (CFCs) d) Photochemical oxidants

• · Q.6 The pH value of acid rain is_______

  a) Less than 5.6 b) Between 5.6 to 7.0 c) 7.0 d) Greater than 7.0

SECTION-B Note: Objective/ Completion type questions. All questions are compulsory. (6x1=6)

• · Q.7 Tidal energy is a _____ type of energy. (Conventional / Non-conventional)

• · Q.8 Wind-blown dust is a natural source of air pollution. (True/False)

• · Q.9 Write the name of a pesticide that causes soil pollution.

• · Q.10 COD test for water stands for_______

• · Q.11 Earthquake is a type of natural disaster. (True/False)

• · Q.12 The greenhouse effect is also called________

SECTION-C Note: Short answer type questions. Attempt any eight questions out of ten questions. (8x4=32)

• · Q.13 Write four advantages of renewable energy resources.

• · Q.14 What is an acceptable noise level? Give two examples of it.

• · Q.15 What are the different hospital waste categories?

• · Q.16 Write a short note on sewage treatment.

• · Q.17 Write a short note on disposal of solid waste.

• · Q.18 What do you mean by greenhouse effect?

• · Q.19 Discuss concept of Carbon footprint.

• · Q.20 What do you mean by man-made disaster? Give two examples of man-made disasters.

• · Q.21 Discuss the concept of acid rain along with its harmful effects.

• Q.22 Write four effects of deforestation.

SECTION-D Note: Long answer type questions. Attempt any two questions out of three questions. (2x8=16)

• · Q.23 What do you mean by psychological response and management? Explain the concept of Trauma, stress, rumor and panic.

• · Q.24 Define air pollution along with its effects on human health? Write four methods to control air pollution.

• · Q.25

  • a) What is rainwater harvesting? Write three methods of rain water harvesting.

  • b) Write a short note on the sources of non-renewable energy.

Sample Paper 3.

Environmental Studies & Disaster Management Jul23220026 M.M.: 60 2nd Sem.

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (6x1=6)

• · Q.1 Carnivores come under the category of________

  a) Consumer b) Producer c) Decomposer d) None of the above

• · Q.2 Which one of the following is an air pollutant?

  a) Nitrogen b) Carbon monoxide c) Carbon dioxide d) Oxygen

• · Q.3 Pesticide fertilizer causes__________

  a) Air pollution b) Water pollution c) Noise pollution d) Soil pollution

• · Q.4 Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

  a) Nitrogen b) Methane c) Chloro fluorocarbons (CFCs) d) Carbon dioxide

• · Q.5 Which of the following disasters is most prominent in India?

  a) Flood b) Draught c) Cyclone d) Earthquake

• · Q.6 Ozone layer is present in_________.

  a) Mesosphere b) Troposphere c) Exosphere d) Stratosphere

SECTION-B Note: Objective/ Completion type questions. All questions are compulsory. (6x1=6)

• · Q.7 Deforestation leads to_______ in rainfall. (increase/ decrease)

• · Q.8 Carbon dioxide is one of the most toxic atmospheric pollutants of air. (True/False)

• · Q.9 Write one example of soluble pollutants of water.

• · Q.10 BOD test for water stands for________

• · Q.11 Flood is a type of man-made disaster. (True/False)

• Q.12 Acid rain dissolves________ in the soil. causes for deforestation. (CO1) (CO4)

SECTION-C Note: Short answer type questions. Attempt any eight questions out of ten questions. (8x4=32)

• · Q.13 Write four disadvantages of renewable energy resources.

• · Q.14 Write four sources of air pollution.

• · Q.15 Write a short note on sources of generation of municipal solid waste.

• · Q.16 Write a short note on water treatment processes.

• · Q.17 What do you mean by e-waste management?

• · Q.18 Write a short note on Global warming.

• · Q.19 Discuss concept of Carbon credit.

• · Q.20 What do you mean by natural disaster? Give two examples of natural disasters.

• · Q.21 Discuss the concept of depletion of the Ozone layer along with its harmful effects.

• Q.22 What do you mean by deforestation? Write three

SECTION-D Note: Long answer type questions. Attempt any two questions out of three questions. (2x8=16)

• · Q.23 What is the significance of the disaster preparedness plan? Explain the mitigation measures of it.

• · Q.24 Define noise pollution along with its effects. Write four methods for minimizing noise pollution.

• · Q.25 a) Discuss the purposes of rainwater harvesting.b) Write a short note on the sources of renewable energy.

Sample Paper 4

Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 2nd Sem Jul24220026 M.M.: 60

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (6x1=6)

• Q.1 The organisms that eat both plants & animals are called

  a) Herbivores b) Carnivores c) Omnivores d) Autotrophs

• · Q.2 The Ozone layer is located in

  a) Troposphere b) Stratosphere c) Mesosphere d) Ionosphere

• · Q.3 Which type of waste cannot be decomposed by micro-organisms

  a) Kitchen waste b) Dead Plant c) Decaying leaves d) Plastic

• · Q.4 Use of Fossil fuels causes a problem of

  a) Limited natural reserves b) Environmental Degradation

  c) Lack of Sustainability d) All

• · Q.5 More acid Rain Occurs in

  a) Thickly Populated area b) Industrial Area c) Both (a) & (b) d) None

• · Q.6 Role of which agency is important in disaster prevention.

  a) Media b) Govt. Official c) Public d) All of the above

SECTION-B Note: Objective type questions. All questions are compulsory. (6x1=6)

• Q.7 Define ecology Q.8 The exhaust emitted by automobiles is a major source of __________ pollution

• · Q.9 Full form of BOD is ___________

• · Q.10 Define Acid Rain

• · Q.11 What are the consequences of a disaster on the society? (any one )

• · Q.12 Give 2 examples of natural disasters.

SECTION-C Note: Short answer type questions. Attempt any eight questions out of ten questions. (8x4=32)

• · Q.13 Define Deforestation. What are the causes of deforestation?

• · Q.14 What are the disadvantages of Renewable energy sources?

• · Q.15 What is the cause of ozone layer depletion?

• · Q.16 How can we control Noise Pollution?

• · Q.17 Write a short note on E-waste.

• · Q.18 What are the harmful effects of water pollution?

• · Q.19 Define greenhouse effect. How does it affect global warming?

• · Q.20 Write a short note on Recycling.

• · Q.21 Write the impacts & effects of earthquake

• · Q.22 What are the effects of war disaster?

SECTION-D Note: Long answer type questions. Attempt any two questions out of three questions. (2x8=16)

• · Q.23 a) Define Air Pollution. What are the harmful effects of Air Pollution? b) Deine-Trauma, Panic

• · Q.24 Define soil pollution. What are the causes of soil pollution? Write 4 methods to control soil pollution

• · Q.25 Write a short note on a) Carbon credit b) Carbon footprints.

Compiled by: Alok Bains.