Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2023 Examination

GTU 3110007 Environmental Sciences Winter 2023 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110007
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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
Jump toQ1Q2Q3Q4Q5

Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Briefly discuss the various types of environmental pollutions.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the various components of environment.
4 Marks
(c)

Discuss the significance of environmental sciences to the different engineering disciplines.

7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Suggest some ways to convert wastes to resources.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the concept of sustainable development.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain the various effects of air pollution on plants, property and human beings.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)

Describe different methods of solid waste collection and explain the hazards associated with improper handling of the solid waste.

7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Discuss the advantages of calculating carbon footprints.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the concept of eutrophication.
4 Marks
(c)
Write a short note on ozone layer depletion.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain the concept of clean development mechanism.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the various effects of water pollution.
4 Marks
(c)
Write a short note on global warming due to green house gases.
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define biomedical waste and list out the various sources of biomedical waste.
3 Marks
(b)
Give the classification of air pollutants.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain the various fundamental principles of green building.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Define e-waste and list out the various sources of e -waste.
3 Marks
(b)
State the Indian ambient air quality standards.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain in detail the different green building rating systems.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Briefly explain the smart cities development in India.
3 Marks
(b)
List out the various sources and effects of noise pollution.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe the various applications of the 4R principle.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Differentiate between sound and noise.
3 Marks
(b)
List out the core infrastructure elements of smart city.
4 Marks
(c)
Explicate the 4R concept.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Environmental Sciences (Winter 2023, 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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