I MID 2007 PAPERS

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
DATE: 30.11.07 MAX.MARKS:25 TIMES: 2 HRS

1. Write a short note on
a. Soil salinity.
b. Water logging.
c. Soil erosion.
d. Desertification.
e. Exploitation of mineral resources.

2.
a. Explain in various action strategies for sustainable development.
( Or )
b. Effect of modern agriculture practices.

3.
a. What is deforestation? How the forestry protects the environment ?
( Or )
b. Different reasons for deforestation. Explain in detail.

4.
a. what are all the utilities of water resources. How it is becoming scarce?
b. dams-benefits and problems.
( Or )
c. world food problem- discuss.

5.
a. write a note on
- growing energy needs
- renewable energy resources
( Or )
b. what is alternative energy resource? What is its necessity?