Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : B.Com
Subject Code/Name : AHE01 Foundation Course in Human Environment
Document Type : Old Question Papers
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Foundation Course in Human Environment :
B.A./B.Com/B.T.S. (Part-I)/ Diploma (Old Course)
Time : 3 Hrs.
Maximum Marks: 70 (Old Course)
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Note : The question paper is divided into three sections A, B and C. Attempt questions of each section according to given instructions.
Section-A
(Long Answer Questions)
Answer any two questions : 2×15=30 (New Course)
1. List the main effects of urbanization on human environment. Discuss how it has caused environmental degradation.
2. What is an ecosystem? Describe abiotic and biotic factors of an ecosystem.
3. Define soil erosion. What remedial measures can be taken to prevent land degradation? Describe in detail.
4. What do you understand by energy flow and material cycling in an Ecosystem? Discuss it in detail
Section-B
(Short Answer Questions)
Answer any four questions.
1. Give any four hazards of noise pollution on human beings.
2. Expand the following environment related abbreviations
a. IUCN b. PCB c. WWF d. BOD e. MIC
3. Write a short note on marine pollution.
4. Explain social forestry and its benefits in brief.
5. What do you understand by ecological pyramids? Discuss the various kinds of pyramids in brief.
6. What is the difference between fresh water ecosystem and marine ecosystem?
7. Differentiate between pyramid of energy and pyramid of biomass.
8. Describe with the help of suitable examples the effect of air pollution on biological systems.
Section-C
Objective Questions (Compulsory)
Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 marks.
1. In an ecosystem the pyramid based on the number of producer and consumer are called _____
a. Pyramid of number
b. Pyramid of Biomass
c. Pyramid of Energy
d. None of the above
2. Bhopal gas tragedy took place on
a. 02 Dec 1984
b. 04 Dec 1984
c. 05 Dec 1984
d. 06 Dec 1984
3. Chernobyl disaster is related to
a. Chemical accidents
b. Nuclear Accidents
c. Air accidents
d. Road accidents
4. Typhoid is a disease caused by
a. Virus
b. Bacteria
c. Worms
d. Heavy metals
5. The causes of forest degradation are
a. Shifting cultivation
b. Development projects
c. Fuel wood needs
d. All of the above
6. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the noise level limits during day and night should be
a. 45 db and 35 db respectively
b. 55 db and 45 db respectively
c. 45 db and 55 db respectively
d. 35 db and 45 db respectively
7. Which of the following are not air pollutants
a. Sulphur di oxide
b. Carbon monoxide
c. Magnesium
d. ‘a’ and ‘b’ above
8. In India Asiatic lions are found in only few kilometers of ____ forests
a. Gir National Park
b. Jim Corbett National Park
c. Kanha National Park
d. Periyar Wild life Sactuary
9. Which of the following is a cause of extinction of wildlife:
a. Habitat loss or change
b. Over exploitation
c. Invasion by exotic species
d. All the above
10. Like ‘CHIPKO’ movement in Uttarakhand, ‘APPIKO’ movement was in __________
a. Kerala
b. Karnataka
c. Tamilnadu
d. Maharastra
IIndYr / IVth Sem, Examination-2015 :
FHVA 10 Human Values and Ethics :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. “If we awaken creative beauty inwardly, it expresses itself outwardly, and then there is order.” Elucidate.
2. What are Krishnamurti’s views on education ? Do you agree with his views ? Give a reasoned answer.
3. “To be religious is to be sensitive to reality.” Discuss in detail.
4. Analyse Krishnamurti’s views on ‘Freedom and Love’.
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
1. Why can there be no peace in our lives as long as we are struggling with our environment ?
2. What is self-knowledge ? How can we get it ?
3. How can we realize truth in our daily lives ?
4. What is the difference between ”loneliness” and
5. What makes us fear death ?