Important RGPV QuestionES-301, ES-401(Energy & Environment Engineering)
UNIT-1 Introduction to Energy Science
UNIT-2 Ecosystems
UNIT-3 Biodiversity and It’s Conservation
UNIT-4 Environment Pollution
UNIT-5 Social Issues and The Environment
UNIT 1
Introduction to Energy Science
Q.1) “Energy is essential for the economic growth of country/region.” Justify the statement.
(RGPV June 2009, 2011)
Q.2) “Development of a country is linked with the availability of energy Or resources and their consumption.” Justify the Statement.
(RGPV Dec 2011)
Q.3) What is an environment? Enlist various segments of environment.
(RGPV June 2016)
Q.4) Define environment. How man affects his environment?
(RGPV Dec 2012)
Q.5) Define renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
(RGPV June 2016)
Q.6) Define renewable and non-renewable sources of energy with example.
(RGPV Dec 2011)
Q.7) What are fossil fuels?
(RGPV Dec 2015)
Q.8) Write short note on Fossil fuel resources.
(RGPV June 2012)
Q.9) What is energy? Write various renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Discuss role of fossil fuels in energy scenario of India along with their environmental threats.
(RGPV June 2013)
Q.10) Discuss renewable and non-renewable resources with example.
(RGPV Dec 2016)
Q.11) Explain conventional and non-conventional energy sources.
(RGPV June 2015)
Q.12) What do you mean by primary and secondary energy sources? Mention the difference between them with suitable examples.
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.13) What are the different forms in which energy from biomass can be used?
(RGPV June 2014)
Q.14) Write a short note on biomass energy.
(RGPV June 2008, Dec 2014)
Q.15) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy.
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.16) Write explanatory note on solar energy.
(RGPV Dec 2016)
Q.17) Discuss importance and limitations of solar energy.
(RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.18) How solar energy can be used for electricity generation and water heating?
(RGPV Dec 2013)
Q.19) Explain the uses of solar energy for the purpose of – (i) Solar water heating (ii) Solar air conditioning.
(RGPV June 2011)
Q. 20) Write about solar photovoltaic cell.
(RGPV June 2015)
Q. 21) What is nuclear energy? Discuss Indian nuclear energy programme.
(RGPV Dec 2015)
Q. 22) Discuss present status as well as future prospects along with men and demerits of nuclear power in India.
(RGPV June 2013)
Q. 23) Discuss hydrogen as an alternative future resource of energy.
(RGPV Dec 2015)
Q. 24) What are the concepts of energy systems?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q. 25) What are the 4 main types of sustainable energy?
(RGPV June 2022)
UNIT 2
Ecosystems
Q.1) Define ecosystem. Give an account of the structure and function of an ecosystem.
(RGPV June 2016)
Q.2) Define ecosystem. Explain the importance and functions of producers, consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem.
(RGPV June 2009, Dec 2013)
Q.3) Discuss the concept of ecosystem and explain the relationship among its different parts using a schematic diagram.
(RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.4) Give objective of ecological study.
(RGPV June 2014)
Q.5) What is ecosystem? Describe water cycle in nature.
(RGPV Dec 2016)
Q.6) Write short note on Carbon cycle.
(RGPV June 2013)
Q.7) Draw and explain nitrogen cycle in nature.
(RGPV Dec 2011)
Q.8) What are biogeochemical cycles? Describe the nitrogen cycle with neat diagram
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.9) Explain hydrological cycle and oxygen cycle.
(RGPV Dec 2013)
Q.10) Write short note on – Trophic level.
(RGPV June 2013)
Q.11) What is food chain? Describe various types of food chain.
(RGPV Dec 2011)
Q.12) Explain the importance of the natural cycles with neat diagrams.
(RGPV Dec 2010)
Q.13) Draw a neat sketch of the nitrogen cycle.
(RGPV June 2016)
Biodiversity and It’s Conservation
Q.1) Explain the term biodiversity with suitable examples.
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.2) What do you understand by the term biodiversity? Name and discuss the three hierarchical levels to study the concept of biodiversity.
(RGPV June 2011)
Q.3) Write short note on genetic biodiversity.
(RGPV June 2015)
Q.4) Write a detailed note on biodiversity.
(RGPV Dec 2012)
Q.5) Discuss biodiversity, importance and uneven distribution over earth’s surface.
(RGPV June 2015)
Q.6) Write short note on-Ethical value of biodiversity.
(RGPV June 2012)
Q.7) Write short note on – Endemic and exotic species.
(RGPV June 2013)
Q.8) Discuss the concept of endangered species.
(RGPV June 2011)
Q.9) Write short note on – Endemic species of India.
(RGPV June 2012)
Q.10) Write an explanatory note on Endangered and Endemic species of India.
(RGPV Dec 2015)
Q.11) Explain In-situ and Ex-situ conservation along with their merits and limitations.
(RGPV Dec 2015)
Q.12) What are the factors responsible for loss of plant and genetic Biodiversity? Discuss steps needed to prevent them.
(RGPV Dec 2008, 2013)
Q.13) Discuss the concept of biodiversity at three hierarchical levels. Write importance and conservation of biodiversity.
(RGPV June 2016)
Q.14) Write short note on – Biodiversity treaty:
(RGPV June 2012)
Q.15) How many biogeographical classifications are there in India?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q.16) What are the major biogeographical region in India?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q.17) Why is India regarded as a mega diversity nation enumerate the biogeographical classification of India?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q.18) How many biogeographical regions are there in the world?
(RGPV June 2022)
UNIT 4
Environment Pollution
Q.1) Name primary and secondary air pollutants.
(RGPV June 2015)
Q.2) Define air pollution. What are the sources of air pollutants? Ho you will classify air pollutants.
(RGPV June 2009, 2012)
Q.3) What are the adverse effects of air pollutants?
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.4) What is air pollution? Classify various air pollutants giving examples. Write adverse effects of pollutants.
(RGPV Dec 2016)
Q.5) What is air pollution? What are the sources of NO and hydrocarbon in the atmosphere? Write the harmful effect of NO and hydrocarbon. How these are controlled?
(RGPV Dec 2015)
Q.6) Explain four major air pollutants and their consequences on living beings.
(RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.7) What are particulates? Classify them according to their mode of formation.
(RGPV June 2011)
Q.8) Write short note on – Photochemical smog
(RGPV June 2007, 2013), Dec 2017)
Q.9) Discuss the photochemical smog. How is it formed in the
Atmosphere?
(RGPV June 2014)
Q.10) Discuss various measures used for controlling air pollution.
(RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.11) What are various water pollutions?
(RGPV June 2014)
Q.12) Differentiate between point and diffused sources of water pollution.
(RGPV Dec 2012)
Q.13) Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable water pollutants.
(RGPV Dec 2012)
Q.14) Write short note on harmful effects of industrial waste water.
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.15) What are common sources of water pollution? Discuss various types of water pollutants giving their adverse effects on living system.
(RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.16) Define water pollution. Classify and discuss in brief, the various types of water pollutant. Discuss the adverse effects of water pollution.
(RGPV Dec 2015)
Q.17) Briefly discuss the compositions of domestic and industrial waste waters. What is the basic difference between them?
(RGPV June 2011)
Q.18) Differentiate between B.O.D. and C.O.D.
(RGPV June 2012, 2016)
Q.19) Define soil. Give comment on causes of soil pollution.
(RGPV June 2015)
Q.20) What are the problems of land degradation?
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.21) Mention the sources of soil pollution and their control measures.
(RGPV Dec 2014)
Q.22) Describe the role of urban waste and modern agro-technology in soil pollution. Give their adverse effects and controlling measures.
(RGPV Dec 2013)
Q.23) Write various effects of land pollution. How do industrial, agro products and pesticides deteriorate the soil?
(RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.24) Describe soil pollution with its causes, effects and control.
(RGPV June 2014)
Q.25) What are the methods to control thermal pollution, explain?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q.26) What are the different types of disaster management, explain?
(RGPV June 2022)
UNIT 5
Social Issues and the Environment
Q.1) Write brief note on – Environmental ethics.
(RGPV Dec 2011)
Q.2) Explain the utility of ethics for the betterment of society and protection of environment.
(RGPV June 2010, 2012)
Q.3) Discuss the phenomenon of greenhouse effect.
(RGPV June 2015)
Q.4) What are greenhouse gases? Name and discuss their contribution to global warming. What can be the effects of global warming? What are the remedial measures?
(RGPV June 2016)
Q.5) What is acid rain? What are the causes and effects of acid rain? How can the problem be overcome?
Or
Write an explanatory note on acid rain.
(RGPV June 2009, Dec 2010, June 2012, RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.6) Write explanatory note on ozone layer depletion.
Or
Explain ozone layer depletion.
Or
Write short note on – Depletion of ozone layer.
Or
Write short note on – Ozone layer depletion.
(RGPV Dec 2016, RGPV June 2014, RGPV Dec 2011, June 2013), 2015, RGPV Dec 2017)
Q.7) Discuss the mechanism of ozone layer depletion. Write adverse effects of ozone layer depletion. How depletion of ozone layer may be minimized?
(RGPV June 2010)
Q.8) Briefly discuss the salient features of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Or
Write down salient features of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Or
Describe the salient features of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Or
Give the preliminary idea about Environmental Protection Act.
Or
Write short note on Environmental Protection Act.
(RGPV June 2016, RGPV Dec 2015, RGPV June 2015, RGPV June 2014, RGPV Dec 2011, 2014)
Q.9) Define EIA. Enumerate and describe the various steps involved in the EIA process/methodology.
(RGPV June 2009, 2011)
Q.10) “EIA is an intrinsic link between economic growth and
environment.” Justify the statement.
(RGPV June 2009, 2013)
Q.11) State and discuss the contents of an EIS for a project.
(RGPV June 2012)
Q.12) Write brief note on wildlife protection act.
(RGPV Dec 2013)
Q.13) Discuss the mechanism of ozone layer depletion. Write adverse effects of ozone layer depletion. How depletion of ozone layer may be minimized?
(RGPV June 2010)
Q.14) Describe the sources, relative contributions and sink of major greenhouse gases.
(RGPV June 2013)
Q.15) What are the effects of ozone layer on human and on environment?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q.16) Describe global warming and its effects Causes and Solutions?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q.17) Describe the top 10 ways to prevent global warming?
(RGPV June 2022)
Q.18) What are the issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation public awareness?
(RGPV June 2022)
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