Question 1
(a)
Define environmental pollution.
3 Marks
(b)
Write a short note on components of environment.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain the importance of environmental science subject in various engineering disciplines.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 Examination
GTU 3110007 Environmental Sciences Summer 2024 Paper Solution & PDF
B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110007
Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Discuss the need of sustainable development.
3 Marks
(b)
Define & Explain:
iEcosystem (ii) Noise pollution (iii) Ecology (iv) Environmental degradation
4 Marks
(c)
Difference between sound & noise. Discuss sources & effects of noise pollution.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
How the various environmental pollutants effect on the global climate and also suggest some ways to mitigate it.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Give the classification of biomedical waste.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain the causes and effects of water pollution.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the various sources of air pollution and also give the classification of air pollutants.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Enlist the different sources of biomedical waste.
3 Marks
(b)
Write a short note on eutrophication.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain the effects of air pollution on plants, human beings and property.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
Define e-waste and list out the various sources of e -waste.
3 Marks
(b)
Enlist & explain the factors affecting municipal solid waste generation.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the ozone layer depletion phenomena in details.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Give the sources and types of solid waste.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the impact of e-waste on environment and human health.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe the greenhouse effect and global warming.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
Define green building and state its objectives.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the concept of 4R’s.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain the various fundamental principles of green building.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Write a brief note on concept of smart city.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the applications of 4R principle with example.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain in detail the different green building rating systems.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Environmental Sciences (Summer 2024, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.
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