ES-301(CSIT) (GS) – Energy & Environmental Engineering

B.Tech. III Semester
Examination, December 2023
Grading System (GS)
Max Marks: 70 | Time: 3 Hours

Note:
i) Attempt any five questions.
ii) All questions carry equal marks.
iii) Draw neat sketch and assume suitable data wherever you required.

Previous Year Questions (December 2023)

Q.1

a) What are the Primary Goals of Sustainability? (Unit 1)


b) How can our energy system be more Earth-friendly? (Unit 1)


Q.2

a) What are the challenges for the implementation of Geothermal Energy power generation system? (Unit 1)


b) Explain in your words how far is research in the field of combined solar panels (PV and Thermal)? (Unit 1) [Image of combined photovoltaic thermal system diagram]


Q.3

a) What are the indicators, tools and techniques of diagnosis, prognosis and therapy (treatment) of ecosystem health? (Unit 2)


b) A collection of trees is attractive to rainfall. Is it a scientific thought. How to evaluate the economic and social values of a forest? (Unit 3)


Q.4

a) What is the meaning of law of tolerance? Explain how tolerance can increase biodiversity? (Unit 2)


b) Why India is called a mega biodiversity Centre? How many hotspots are present in India? (Unit 3) [Image of biodiversity hotspots in India map]


Q.5

a) What are the differences between soil pollution and soil contamination? How many horizons are there in soils? (Unit 4) [Image of soil horizon layers diagram]


b) How can chemists, physicists, biologists and other scientists reduce disasters and crises of life? (Unit 4)


Q.6

a) What impact do humans have on aquatic life zones? (Unit 2)


b) Which gas does not cause air pollution? Who had coined the term SMOG? (Unit 4)


Q.7

a) What is a watershed? What is the function of a watershed? Is there a code or symbol for the watersheds in the country? (Unit 5) [Image of watershed management diagram]


b) Write a brief note on Resettlement and rehabilitation of people: Problems and Concerns! (Unit 5)


Q.8

a) What are the objectives of Wildlife Protection Act? When was Wildlife Protection Act implemented write its features? (Unit 5)


b) What are the main goals of Forest Conservation Act 1980? (Unit 5)