[4] Ex/CE/T/416(v)/12/2012

B ACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING F INAL EXAMINATION, 2012

b) Explain why unsubsidised solar powered ecosystem should
be highly valued from human interest standpoint. Name and ( 4th Year, 1st Semester )

classify ecosystems according to source and level of energy. ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL M ANAGEMENT
7 Time : Three hours Full Marks : 100

7. a) While the power level of naturally subsidised and fuel (50 marks for each part)
subsidised solar powered ecosystems are almost the same, Use a separate Answer-Script for each part.
then where lies the real difference between the two PART I
ecosystems? 6
Answer Q. No. 1 and any Two questions from rest.
b) Discuss in detail the effect of pollution on stream biota with
1. Answer the following very briefly :
a neat sketch. 10
a) When was Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) first
8. a) Explain in detail the flow of enrgy in an ecosystem with a legally implemented in India and under which law?
typically labelled energy flow diagram showing trophic levels
b) When was the above mentioned notification superseded? As
in a linear food chain. 9
per that new notification, who are the regulatory authorities
b) Describe a grazing food chain with a labelled compartment for Environmental Clearance (EC) of the projects now?
model for a typical farm pond managed for sports fishing.
c) What are the main two categories of projects and activities
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and what are the basis for categorisation?

d) Name the Appraisal Committees.

e) What is basic difference betweeen the public hearing as

per initial notification and public consultation as per the
revised notification?

f) Mention two difference between the application procedure

for prior EC among construction projects or activities (item
8 of the schedule) and all other projects and activities.

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g) What is TOR? 3. a) Draw a sketch to show different steps to perform EIA in

India.
h) What is the basic of screening of B type of projects?

i) Name two projects or activities among A and B1 categories b) Describe the step Appraisal in details.

of projects and activities for which Public Consultation is c) Mention with details the different stages along with method
not needed. of rejection of EC. 5+5+5=15

j) What is mathematical modelling essential in EIA study? 4. a) What do you know about post monitoring?
210=20
b) Write a short note on background concentrations for an EIA
2. a) Give example of two project or activity when all project or study.
activity belong to A category.
c) What is the validity of EC?
b) Give example of two project or activity when all project or
d) Mention four assumption of Gaussian Air Pollution Model
activity belong to B1 category.
and their significance. 2+4+1+8=15
c) Give example of a project for which altitude of location in
PART II
the threshold value.
Answer any Three questions.
d) Write the category of project or activity (A / B1 / B2) based
Two marks for neatness.
on given threshold value with reasons.
5. a) Briefly discuss the limiting environmental factors in aquatic
i) 150 ha of bauxite mine area.
environment. 5
ii) a three-storey building with built up area / floor 1000 sq.ft.
b) Discuss the characteristics of marine environment. 7
iii) A cemented plant with 2 million ton / 3 year production
c) What are biogeochemical cycles? Differentiate between
capacity.
the two basic groups of these cycles. 4
iv) A 40 MW Thermal power plant with non-hazardous
6. a) Define with a neat sketch the basic units of a pond
municipal solid waste as fuel.
ecosystem. Also show and explain the characteristic zones
v) A single Super Phosphate fertilizer plant. 2+2+1+10=15
of the pond ecosystem. 9
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