East West Institute of Technology

An AutonomousInstitute under VTU,Belagavi

Assignment questions list

Subject: Environmental Studies and E-Waste Management code:

BCS508

Assignment 1
Module 1: Ecosystem and Sustainability

1. Describe the structure of an ecosystem and explain the concept of

sustainability with reference to the 17 SDG targets.
2. Discuss the importance of wetlands and riverine ecosystems in maintaining
environmental balance.

Module 2: Natural Resources and Energy

1. Explain the availability and quality aspects of water resources, and discuss
the fluoride problem in drinking water.
2. Compare and contrast conventional and non-conventional sources of energy,
highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.

Module 3: Environmental Pollution

1. Analyze the sources, impacts, and preventive measures of air pollution, and
discuss its public health aspects.
2. Discuss the causes and effects of noise pollution, and suggest control
measures.
Assignment 2

Module 4: Waste Management

1. Describe the types and sources of solid waste, and explain the functional
elements of solid waste management.
2. Discuss the salient features of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016,
and Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Module 5: E-Waste Management

1. Explain the composition and generation of e-waste, and discuss its

hazardous properties and effects on human health and the environment.
2. Analyze the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and discuss its
implications for e-waste management in India.

Solve one VTU paper attached below

 EAST WEST INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BCS508
USN Assignment-2
Write the correct answer Option

Section: CSE:AI&ML and CSE: IoT

TIME: 01 Hours [Link]

Subject : Environmental Studies and E-waste Management

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Answer the following Questions Taxono
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Habitat refers to
a) Physical conditions of the place where organisms live
1. b) Chemical conditions of the place where organisms live L1 CO1 1
c) Both a & b
d) None of a or b
Which of the following energy has the greatest potential among all
the sources of renewable energy?
a)Solar energy
2. L1 CO1 1
b)Wind Energy
c)Thermal energy
d)Hydro-electrical energy
The term ‘Environment’ has been derived from the French word
which means to encircle or surround
a)Environ
3. L1 CO1 1
b) Oikos
c) geo
d) Aqua
Which of the following statements is false?
a)Inorganic nutrients are recycled in an ecosystem
b)Energy ‘flows’ through the ecosystem in the form of carbon-
4. L1 CO1 1
carbon bonds
c)Energy is recycled in an ecosystem
d)Respiration process releases energy
In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, how good or bad is hydrogen
fuel?
5 a)Major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions L1 CO1 1
b)Zero-emission fuel
c)Lowest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions
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 d)Hydrogen cannot be used as fuel

A food web consists of

a)a portion of a food chain
6. b) an organism’s position in a food chain L1 CO1 1
c) interlocking food chains
d) a set of similar consumers
In what form is solar energy is radiated from the sun?
a)Ultraviolet Radiation
7. b)Infrared radiation L1 CO1 1
c)Electromagnetic waves
d)Transverse waves
The by-product of the ocean thermal energy conversion is
a)Hot water
8. b)Desalinated water L1 CO2 1
c)Chemicals
d)Gases
Where can we find both running water as well as stagnant water?
a)Marine ecosystems
9. b)Wetlands L1 CO2 1
c)Coral reefs
d)Freshwater ecosystems
----------------- is the conventional source for hydel power.
a)Tidal wave
10 b)Currents L1 CO2 1
c)Water
d)Ripples
Ground water characteristics must be monitored at least once in a
till design span.
a) Week
11 L1 CO2 1
b) Month
c) Day
d) Quarter
Acid rains are produced by
(a)Excess NO2 and SO2 from burning fossil fuels
12 (b)Excess production of NH3 by industry and coal gas L1 CO2 1
(c)Excess release of carbon monoxide by incomplete combustion
(d) Excess formation of CO2 by combustion and animal respiration.
Which ecosystem is known as giant permanent pond?
a)Lake Ecosystem
13 b)Pond ecosystem L1 CO2 1
c)Seashore ecosystem
d)Marine ecosystem
Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem
a)Plants and some bacteria capable of producing their own food
14 b)Animals L1 CO2 1
c) Human beings
d) Fish
The transfer of energy & nutrients from one feeding group of
organization to another in a series is called.
a)Energy chain
15 L1 CO1 1
b) Food Chain
c) Balanced ecosystem
d) Food Web

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Which one of the following is a result of climate change?
a) Adequate rainfall
16 b) Pure air L1 CO2 1
c) Deficiency of freshwater
d) Less soil pollution
---------------contaminant causes kidney and liver problems if
present in groundwater.
a) Benzene
17 L2 CO2 1
b) Toluene
c) Benzotoulene
d) Lead
In an ecosystem, the flow of energy is
a)Bidirectional
18 b) Cyclic L2 CO2 1
c) Unidirectional
d) Multidirectional
Which type of turbine is commonly used in tidal energy?
a)Francis turbine
19 b)Kaplan turbine L1 CO1 1
c)Pelton wheel
d)Gorlov turbine
In an ecosystem biological cycling of materials is maintained by
a)Producer
20 b) Consumer L1 CO1 1
c) Decomposer
d) All of the above
What type of energy is wind energy?
a)Renewable energy
21 b)Non-renewable energy L1 CO1 1
c)Conventional energy
d)Commercial energy
Disaster management deals with situation that occurs after the
disaster.
22 L1 CO1 1
a)True
b)False
What is the significance of the ionosphere?
a) Aviation movements
23 b) High frequency radio transmission L1 CO1 1
c) Regulates weather
d) All of the mentioned
World Environment day is on
a)5th May
24 b) 5th June L2 CO3 1
c) 18th July
d) 16th August
How is hydrogen gas produced from fossil fuels?
a)Partial oxidation of methane
25 b)Electrolysis L1 CO2 1
c)Evaporation
d)Biomass gasification
The Taj Mahal in India is affected by
a) Fog
26 b) Acid rain L1 CO1 1
c) Water pollution
d) Spoil Pollution

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 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is mandatory under which
one of the following India legislations:
a) Indian Forest Act
27 L2 CO3 1
b) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
c) Wildlife Protection Act
d) Environment (Protection) Act
What is the primary aim of the Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981?
a) To promote water conservation
28 L2 CO3 1
b)To control air pollution and preserve air quality
c) To regulate waste management practices
d) To protect soil quality
Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which of the
following is NOT a duty of waste generators?
a) To segregate waste at the source
29 L1 CO3 1
b) To manage waste through disposal in landfills
c) To register with the authorities
d) To ensure waste is handled by authorized persons
Which year was the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act enacted?
a) 1980
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b) 1974
c) 1991
d) 1986
Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which of the
following is NOT a duty of waste generators?
a) To segregate waste at the source
31 L2 CO3 1
b) To manage waste through disposal in landfills
c) To register with the authorities
d) To ensure waste is handled by authorized persons
The Water Act, 1974 led to the establishment of which regulatory
body?
a) Central Water Commission
32 b) Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control L2 CO3 1
Boards
c) Ministry of Environment and Forests
d) National Green Tribunal
According to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016,
which color bin is designated for disposing of infectious waste?
a) Yellow
33 L1 CO2 1
b) Blue
c) Red
d) Black
What is the process of movement downwards of vadose water
called?
a) Infiltration
34 L1 CO2 1
b) Filtration
c) Deposition
d) Down-flow
What is called for the movement of surface litter and topsoil from
one place to another?
a) Soil submerge
35 L1 CO1 1
b) Soil degradation
c) Soil erosion
d) Soil pollution

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---------------is caused by drinking water high in nitrates.
a) Cholera
36 b) Methemoglobinemia L1 CO1 1
c) Kidney problem
d) Liver problem
In which Act, noise is included as an environmental pollutant?
a) 1974
37 b) 1981 L2 CO3 1
c) 1988
d) 1994
What is the upper surface of the zone saturation called?
a) Aquifer`
38 b) Aquiclude L1 CO1 1
c) Water table
d) Aquifuge
How many primary pollutants are there?
a) Three
39 b) Five L1 CO1 1
c) Seven
d) Nine
The term ‘Municipal Solid Waste’ is used to describe which kind of
solid waste?
a) Hazardous
40 L1 CO1 1
b) Toxic
c) Non hazardous
d) Non toxic
Open cycle OTEC uses surface water directly to make electricity.
a) Hot
41 b) Warm L1 CO2 1
c) Cool
d) Icy
What does OTEC stand for?
a) Ocean thermal energy cultivation
42 b) Ocean thermal energy conversion L1 CO2 1
c) Ocean techno energy conservation
d) Ocean thermal energy consumption
Which of the turbine can be mounted vertically and horizontally?
a) Pelton wheel
43 b) Kaplan turbine L1 CO2 1
c) Gorlov turbine
d) Francis turbine
What type of energy is wind energy?
a) Renewable energy
44 b) Non-renewable energy L1 CO2 1
c) Conventional energy
d) Commercial energy
Tsunami detectors are placed in sea at kms from shore.
a) 25
45 b) 100 L2 CO1 1
c) 50
d) 85
What makes desert region to become highly unproductive?
a) Salinity
46 L1 CO1 1
b) Sunlight
c) Temperature

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 d) Increase in the rain
How can desert ecosystems be conserved?
a) By minimizing the human activity
47 b) By pouring water to desert area L1 CO1 1
c) By deforestation
d) By killing organisms
How the tropical rain forest gets the name?
a) Due to less rain
48 b) Due to heavy rain L1 CO1 1
c) Due to moderate rain
d) Due to no rain required
How can we control acid rain which is causing due to the exhaust
fumes on the atmosphere by cars?
a) By burning more fuels
49 L1 CO1 1
b) By using old engine vehicles
c) By using ignition
d) By using catalytic converters
Which is the most acidic in pH scale?
a) 0
50 b) 7 L2 CO2 1
c) 10
d) 14

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