M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Environmental Science
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: Answer any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Question No.1 is compulsory.
Attempt any two from Q. No. 3 and 4.
Attempt any two from Q. No. 6 and 7.
Draw neat and labeled diagram wherever necessary.
Q.1 Rewrite the sentences by choosing correct answer from given alternatives: 14
The agency that has laid down the standards for the control of pollution of air,
water and noise is
Central Pollution Control Tribunal
Central Pollution Control Agency
Ministry of Home Affairs
Central Pollution Control Board
The comprehensive legislation that is truly a milestone in the field of
environmental protection was enacted in
1985 1987
1991 1994
EIA is necessary because?
Development is bad for the environment
There is growing interest in sustainability
Environmental impacts of developments are of public interest
None of the above
The environmental impact assessment of development projects has so far
been done on the basis of
The provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986
The provisions of the Municipalities Act, 1986
Executive order of the President
All of the above
The validity period of Environmental Clearance after Environmental Impact
Assessment is least for
Mining projects River valley projects
Harbor projects Area development projects
In environmental assessment study, interpretation and evaluation should
consider
Uncertainty of possible impacts Significance of measured impacts
Comparison of alternatives All of the above
Who are responsible for the public consultation process of EIA?
State Pollution Control Board
State Pollution Control Board and District Collector
State Pollution Control Board and CPCB Chairman
State Pollution Control Board and Civil Society.
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SLR-VI-299
Arrange the following components of an environmental management system
in a sequential order. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:-
I. Planning
II. Environmental policy
III. Implementation
IV. Monitoring
V. Review
Codes:
II, III, IV III, II, IV, V
II, III, IV, V III, II, IV
Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the codes
given below:-
List List -II
a. Life Cycle Assessment 1. 14010 series
b. Environmental Auditing 2. 14030 series
c. Environmental Performance Evaluation 3. 14040 series
d. Environmental Labeling 4. 14020 series
Codes:
d-2 d-4
d-1 d-3
10) The primary reason for Environmental Impact Assessment is to
Mitigate existing environmental impacts of development
Predict the size of impacts of development
Describe proposed developments
Identify the environmental consequences of development in advance
11) Which EMS model is well known?
ACC ISO 14001
EMAS NABET
12) What activity does EMS covers?
Conduct a preliminary environment review
Establish environment objectives
Establish an Environment policy
All of the above
13) What is most environmental friendly action for mining company after
extraction of mineral?
Fill in soil and replace top soil No refilling hole
Fill water in hole Fill waste in hole
14) Eco-tourism should lead
Environmental Tourism Sustainable Tourism
Sustainability Sustainable use of resources
Q.2 What is the role of multi-dimensional approach to the environment in EIA? 14
Q.3 Discuss the importance of EIA process. List out various steps involved in EIA process.
14
Q.4 Discuss the EMS in detail, with suitable audit example in India. 14
Q.5 Write short notes on the following:- 14
What is difference between EMS and EIA?
Discuss the socio-economic impacts due to a highway development.