About this previous year paper
B.Tech (Semester II) Theory Examination 2024–25
Maximum Marks: 70 | Time: 3 Hours
This question paper covers essential topics related to Environment, Ecology, Pollution, Natural Resources, Ecosystems, Sustainable Development, Public Health, and Environmental Laws. It evaluates the conceptual understanding of environmental issues, their impacts, and mitigation measures.
The paper is divided into three sections: A, B, and C.
SECTION A — Short Answer Questions (Q1a–Q1g)
(14 Marks | 2 Marks × 7)
This section consists of basic conceptual questions about environmental science.
Topics covered include:
Definition and components of Environment
Food Chain vs. Food Web
Effects of Industrialization
Noise Pollution
Effects of Global Warming
Role of NGOs in Environmental Protection
Definition of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
SECTION B — Descriptive Questions (Attempt Any 3)
(21 Marks | 7 Marks × 3)
This section examines intermediate-level understanding of ecological processes.
Key themes include:
Structure of an Ecosystem with a diagram
Carbon and Nitrogen cycles
Soil Pollution: causes, effects, and prevention
Causes & effects of Acid Rain
Population Growth as an environmental challenge
SECTION C — Long Answer / Analytical Questions (Attempt Any 1 per set)
(35 Marks | 7 Marks × 5)
This section includes detailed analytical questions to test deep understanding.
Q3 — Sustainable Development & Human Impact
Choose any one:
Meaning & explanation of Sustainable Development + SDGs
Impact of agricultural & industrial human activities on the environment
Q4 — Water Resources & Energy
Choose any one:
Availability, sources, and quality of water resources + effects of fluoride & arsenic
Environmental impact of energy consumption
Q5 — Pollution & Public Health
Choose any one:
Major types of pollution (air, water, soil, noise), impacts & solid waste management
Relationship between pollution & public health
Q6 — Burning of Paddy Straw / Ozone Depletion
Choose any one:
Paddy straw burning, air pollution & climate change impacts in India
Causes & impacts of Ozone layer depletion
Q7 — Environmental Education / EPA 1986
Choose any one:
Importance of Environmental Education
Environmental Protection Act (1986) provisions and significance