LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY

TS 30

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                                             ZO 4800 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

Date & Time : 20-04-2006/FORENOON     Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

Part A                                               (Answer All)                                       10 ´ 2 = 20

 

1. Comment on Kyoto protocol.
2. What are biovillages?
3. Characterize green peace movement
4. List down the agencies and the Act, which directly govern conservation of biodiversity.
5. Comment on UNEP.
6. Distinguish national parks from sanctuaries
7. What do you know about Chernobyl disaster?
8. Explain the term biosensor.
9. Characterize Basal convention.
10. Differentiate pyrolysis from incineration.

Part B                                          (Answer any four)                                4 ´ 10 = 40

11. Write notes on history, characteristics and ecological foundations of CHIPKO movement.
12. Critically evaluate ecological devastation and the consequent environmental and human heath costs in India.
13. Briefly elaborate powers and functions of pollution control boards.
14. Explain the potential and viability of renewable energy resources.
15. Briefly explain criteria and standards for water quality.
16. Write the methodology and importance of remote sensing (or) desalination.

Part C                                           (Answer any two)                                2 ´ 20 = 40

17. Write an essay on air quality, air pollutants, health hazards and the methodologies adopted in monitoring and management of air quality.
18. Discuss hazardous waste management in India.
19. Elaborate reclamation and recycling of solid wastes.
20. Write notes on (1) Bhopal Gas Tragedy (2) Genetically modified organisms.

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