Question 1
(a)
List various sources of water pollution in society.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain the classification of water pollutants with suitable examples.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain sources, effects and control measures of water pollution.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 Examination
GTU 3110007 Environmental Sciences Summer 2026 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 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Identify major common air pollutants present in urban areas.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the effects of common air pollutants on environment.
4 Marks
(c)
Apply suitable measures to control air pollution in an industrial area.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Explain causes, effects and preventive measures of noise pollution.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
State the causes of noise pollution.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain solid waste generation and management methods.
4 Marks
(c)
Apply proper management practices for biomedical waste in hospitals.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
State the difference between sound and noise.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the causes and effects of ozone layer depletion.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain climate change, acid rain and carbon footprint in detail.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
Define global warming and greenhouse effect.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain the concept of sustainable development.
4 Marks
(c)
Apply international mitigation steps for reducing global environmental change.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
State any three objectives of Green Building.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the fundamental principles of Green Buildings.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain benefits and examples of Green Buildings.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
List various applications of recycle and reuse in engineering fields.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain the concept and importance of Smart Cities.
4 Marks
(c)
Apply smart city concepts for improving urban infrastructure and services.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Identify & classify major examples of E-waste.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the principles of 4R’s in environmental protection.
4 Marks
(c)
Apply recycle and reuse principles in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering fields.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Environmental Sciences (Summer 2026, 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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