Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination

GTU 3110007 Environmental Sciences Winter 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code 3110007
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss the scope of environmental Sciences.
(b)
4 marks
Explain various components of environment.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the objectives and guiding principles of Environmental Sciences.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Differentiate between sound and noise.
(b)
4 marks

Define and explain: (i) Pollution (ii) Ecosystem (iii) Whole some water

ivEnvironmental degradation
(c)
7 marks
Discuss about major water pollutants and their effects.
(c)
7 marks
Write a short note on water quality parameters.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What are the primary sources of e-waste generation in India? Explain with examples.

(b)
4 marks
Enlist & explain the factors affecting municipal solid waste generation.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the effects of air pollution on plants, properties and human beings.
(a)
3 marks

What are the steps that should be taken by the government and industry stakeholders to improve e-waste management practices?

(b)
4 marks
State different methods of solid waste disposal. Explain any one in detail.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss sources & effects of noise pollution.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss the need of sustainable development.
(b)
4 marks

State different methods of biomedical waste treatment. Explain any one in detail.

(c)
7 marks
Write a short note on acid rain.
(a)
3 marks
Discuss the benefits for the calculations of carbon footprints.
(b)
4 marks
Give the different classification of biomedical waste.
(c)
7 marks
Write a short note on global warming due to greenhouse gases.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Discuss the steps that should be taken at the individual level to reduce noise pollution in their local communities.

(b)
4 marks
Write a brief note on concept of smart city.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the applications of 4R principle with example.
(a)
3 marks
Discuss the measures to control the water pollution.
(b)
4 marks
Define the green building and give its objectives.
(c)
7 marks
Explain need of 4R concept for waste minimization.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Environmental Sciences (Winter 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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