EX-803-B Environmental Issues, Policy, Standards and Regulations - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the global environmental concerns.
   How to answer

   • Define global environmental concerns
   • List major concerns: climate change, ozone depletion, biodiversity loss, pollution
   • Brief status and causes of each
   • Global implications
2. 7 Marks
   bApply knowledge of atmospheric changes to predict future trends.
   How to answer

   • Explain key atmospheric changes: GHGs, aerosols, ozone
   • Link to observed trends
   • Use models/scenarios to predict future trends
   • Implications for climate
3. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the significance of the Earth Summit.
   How to answer

   • Background of Earth Summit Rio 1992
   • Key outcomes: Agenda 21, UNFCCC, CBD
   • Significance for sustainable development
   • Impact on policy and international cooperation
4. 7 Marks
   bExplain the purpose of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
   How to answer

   • CDM under Kyoto Protocol definition
   • Dual purpose: emission reduction and sustainable development
   • How CERs and project mechanism works
   • Benefit to developed and developing countries
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain the benefits of protected areas.
   How to answer

   • Define protected areas
   • Ecological benefits: biodiversity, habitat
   • Economic and social benefits
   • Climate and ecosystem services
6. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the significance of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in climate science.
   How to answer

   • What is IPCC: establishment, structure
   • Role in assessment reports
   • Contribution to climate science consensus
   • Influence on policy e.g., UNFCCC
7. 7 Marks
   aAnalyse a case study involving Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s pollution control measures.
   How to answer

   • Introduce CPCB role and mandate
   • Select case: e.g., Ganga, Delhi air, industrial cluster
   • Measures taken: standards, monitoring, closure directions
   • Analysis of outcomes and lessons
8. 7 Marks
   bDescribe the components and purpose of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14000.
   How to answer

   • Background of ISO 14000 series
   • Components: EMS, auditing, labelling, LCA
   • Purpose: environmental management and compliance
   • Benefits for industry and trade
9. 7 Marks
   aList the physical water quality parameters.
   How to answer

   • Define physical parameters
   • List: temperature, turbidity, colour, taste, odour, TSS
   • Significance of each parameter
   • Standard limits overview
10. 7 Marks
    bPropose a strategy to enhance sustainable development.
    How to answer

    • Define sustainable development principles
    • Propose strategy: resource efficiency, renewables, policy
    • Stakeholder roles and implementation steps
    • Monitoring indicators
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the several types of non-conventional energy sources?
    How to answer

    • Define non-conventional energy
    • List types: solar, wind, biomass, hydro, geothermal, tidal
    • Brief description of each
    • Renewability and status in India
12. 7 Marks
    bCompare solar and biogas energy sources.
    How to answer

    • Principle of solar vs biogas
    • Comparison on availability, cost, efficiency, application
    • Tabular comparison
    • Suitability conclusion
13. 7 Marks
    aDescribe the advantages of wind energy.
    How to answer

    • Define wind energy
    • Advantages: clean, renewable, low operating cost
    • No GHG, land multi-use
    • Economic and rural benefits
14. 7 Marks
    bDevelop a water quality monitoring plan for a community.
    How to answer

    • Objectives of monitoring plan
    • Parameters, sampling locations and frequency
    • Methods, equipment and responsibilities
    • Data analysis and corrective action
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on any four of the following terms:

    1. a)Kyoto Protocol
    2. b)Protected Area Management
    3. c)Functions of UNEP
    4. d)ISO 14000
    5. e)MINAS standards
    6. f)Air Act 1981
    How to answer

    • Select any four terms from list
    • Define each with background/year
    • Key provisions/objectives/functions
    • Relevance to Indian environmental regulation