MCA102 Environmental Science & Ethics MCA Question Paper : tmu.ac.in
University : Teerthanker Mahaveer University
College : Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Management & Computer Applications
Degree : MCA
Subject : MCA102 Environmental Science & Ethics
Semester : I
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TMU Environmental Science Question Paper
MCA I SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Course Code : MCA102
Paper ID: 0491102
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Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
2010-11
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (3×5=15)
a) Define ecosystem with examples.
b) What do you mean by fossil fuels- Write with examples.
c) What is the distinction between biomass and biogas-
d) What do you mean by noise pollution-
e) Write major objectives of environmental education.
f) What is population growth- Define with examples.
g) Give three impacts of ozone layer depletion.
h) Differentiate between food chain and food web.
2. What are ecological pyramids- How would you classify the ecological pyramids- What are the main characteristics of each of the ecological pyramids- (12)
3. What is the difference between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy- Which kind of energy sources are environmentfriendly and why- (12)
4. Write definition and sources of air pollution. Is air pollution also responsible for global warming- How- (12)
5. What is the impact of burgeoning human population on environment- Give crucial suggestions for population control in India. (12)
6. Discuss the role of IT in environment and human health. Write with examples. (12)
7. Discuss the environmental implications of urbanization. Suggest some measures of environmental pollution control in urban areas.
8. Write short notes on : (6×2=12) a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 b) Ocean Thermal Energy
2015-16
Re-appear MCA I (First) Semester Examination :
Course Code : MCA102
Paper ID :X991222
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Answer short notes on any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Write down four human diseases cause due to water pollution.
b) What is the scope of ecology?
c) Write four benefits of solar energy.
d) Define non-conventional energy sources.
e) What is the role of IT in human health and environment?
f) What do you mean by global warming?
g) Mention the factors responsible for ozone depletion.
h) Write down main effects of population on environment.
2. Describe structure and functions of an ecosystem with suitable examples. (10)
3. Write down the benefits of nuclear energy? What are the drawbacks of nuclear energy? To what extent should we depend on nuclear energy, and why? (10)
4. Discuss various control measures for population control. (10)
5. Discuss various sources and consequences of air pollution. (10)
6. Mention the names of different greenhouse gases? What is their role in global warming? What are your suggestions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? (10)
7. Why is solid waste management so important for environmental cleanliness? What are various ways for solid waste management? Explain giving reasoning. (10)
8. Write short notes on any two of the following : (5+5)
a) Environmental ethics
b) Ecological pyramids
c) Fossil fuels
d) Biomass and biogas
e) Urbanization
2014-15
Re-appear MCA I (First) Semester Examination :
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer to 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) What are the main components in the structure of an ecosystem? Name them.
b) Define ecology. Who coined the term ‘Ecology’?
c) What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
d) What is nuclear energy?
e) What do you mean by greenhouse effect?
f) Write down just four measures of population control (no explanation).
g) What is the difference between BOD and COD.
h) Define biomass and biogas.
2. What do you mean by an ecological pyramid? Who coined the term Ecological Pyramid? Name the three different ecological pyramids. How does an energy pyramid differ from others? (10)
3. How can the non-conventional energy sources be an answer to the pollution-creating conventional sources of energy? Discuss giving various reasons. (10)
4. What do you mean by environmental ethics? Why is it so crucial in protecting our environment and in mitigating environmental pollution? (10)
5. What are the various causes of soil pollution? What are the widespread consequences of soil pollution? Discuss with appropriate examples. (10)
6. What factors are responsible for ozone depletion? What is occurring and what is likely to occur further due to ozone depletion? (10)
7. What are the effects of human population in terms of urbanization? Explain giving examples. (10)
8. Write short notes on any two of the following: (5+5)
a) Noise pollution
b) Ocean thermal energy
c) The Environment (Protection) Act 1986
d) Wind energy