Environmental Sciences — Winter 2024

Discuss the scope of environmental Sciences.

Explain various components of environment.

Describe the objectives and guiding principles of Environmental Sciences.

Differentiate between sound and noise.

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

Discuss about major water pollutants and their effects.

Write a short note on water quality parameters.

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

Enlist & explain the factors affecting municipal solid waste generation.

Describe the effects of air pollution on plants, properties and human beings.

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

State different methods of solid waste disposal. Explain any one in detail.

Discuss sources & effects of noise pollution.

Discuss the need of sustainable development.

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

Write a short note on acid rain.

Discuss the benefits for the calculations of carbon footprints.

Give the different classification of biomedical waste.

Write a short note on global warming due to greenhouse gases.

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

Write a brief note on concept of smart city.

Describe the applications of 4R principle with example.

Discuss the measures to control the water pollution.

Define the green building and give its objectives.

Explain need of 4R concept for waste minimization.