ES-401 Energy & Environmental Engineering - Jun 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the different sources of energy and resources?
   How to answer

   • Define energy sources and resources
   • Classify renewable vs non-renewable sources
   • List examples: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, coal, oil, gas, nuclear
   • Brief uses and importance
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain what do you mean by oil bearing shale and sands?
   How to answer

   • Define oil bearing shale
   • Define oil sands / tar sands
   • Formation and composition
   • Extraction and significance
3. 7 Marks
   aBriefly explain about the future of energy storage?
   How to answer

   • Define energy storage need
   • Current storage technologies
   • Emerging trends: batteries, hydrogen, pumped hydro
   • Future prospects and challenges
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat is forest ecosystem and discuss its importance?
   How to answer

   • Define forest ecosystem and components
   • Structure: producers, consumers, decomposers
   • Ecological functions
   • Importance for biodiversity, climate, livelihood
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat is food web explain with suitable diagram and example?
   How to answer

   • Define food web vs food chain
   • Draw interconnected feeding relationships with example
   • Explain trophic levels
   • Significance for ecosystem stability
6. 7 Marks
   bWhat are the four stages of ecological succession? Explain
   How to answer

   • Define ecological succession
   • List four stages: nudation, invasion, competition, climax
   • Explain each stage briefly
   • Give example of succession
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain how many types of bio geographical areas are there in India based on the classification of the Indian Forest animal Organization?
   How to answer

   • State basis of biogeographic classification in India
   • List zones/divisions as per classification
   • Brief characteristics of each area
   • Map/distribution in India
8. 7 Marks
   bBriefly explain why is biodiversity important at the global level?
   How to answer

   • Define biodiversity and levels
   • Ecological, economic and ethical values
   • Role in ecosystem services and food security
   • Global conservation need
9. 7 Marks
   aExplain about habitat loss and poaching of wildlife?
   How to answer

   • Define habitat loss causes
   • Define poaching and causes
   • Impacts on wildlife populations
   • Conservation measures
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain the seven types of environmental pollution and how it could be overcome?
    How to answer

    • List seven types of environmental pollution
    • Sources and effects of each type
    • Health and ecological impacts
    • Control and prevention measures
11. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss about 8 R's of waste management.
    How to answer

    • Define waste management and 8 R's
    • Explain each R: refuse, reduce, reuse, etc.
    • Hierarchy and application
    • Benefits for sustainability
12. 7 Marks
    bWhat is flood and what are its types in disaster management? Explain.
    How to answer

    • Define flood in disaster management
    • Classify types of floods
    • Causes and effects
    • Mitigation and management measures
13. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss about social issues and environment sustainable development?
    How to answer

    • Define sustainable development
    • Link social issues to environment
    • Major issues: population, health, equity
    • Strategies for sustainability
14. 7 Marks
    bWhat is watershed management and why is it important?
    How to answer

    • Define watershed and watershed management
    • Objectives and practices
    • Importance for water conservation and soil
    • Benefits to community and agriculture
15. 14 Marks
    Write a short note on any two

    1. a)Fossil fuels
    2. b)Earthquake
    3. c)Man wildlife conflicts
    4. d)High efficiency batteries
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from list
    • For each: definition, causes/features, impacts
    • Relevant examples
    • Control/management measures