Environmental Studies AECC B.A. 2nd Sem Question Paper 2022 (Assam University)
Prepare for your Environmental Studies (AECC) examination with the official 2022 Question Paper (Even Semester) from Assam University, available here for essential practice.
This paper, Course No.: EVSAECC-201T, covers core units in Ecology, Biodiversity, Pollution, Natural Disasters, and Conservation. Practice questions on topics like Ecological Succession, Global Warming, the Chipko Movement, and the Forest Conservation Act to ensure comprehensive exam preparation.
Key Examination Details
- Course Code: EVSAECC-201T
- Course Name: Environmental Studies (AECC)
- Examination Year: TDC (CBCS) Even Semester Exam., 2022
- Full Marks: 50
- Pass Marks: 20
- Time Allowed: 3 Hours
View the Full Question Paper (2022)
Scroll down through the high-resolution images below (Content is split across 11 PDF pages) to practice every section of the official 2022 question paper. You must scroll the entire page to view all questions!
Content Page 1/11 (SECTION-A: MCQs Q.1)
This first image contains the start of SECTION-A, including the opening Multiple Choice Question on the origin of the term 'ecology'.
Content Page 2/11 (SECTION-A: MCQs Q.2-4)
This page continues SECTION-A, with questions covering ecological succession and the percentage of freshwater in the biosphere.
Content Page 3/11 (SECTION-A: MCQs Q.5-7)
Page 3 features questions related to biodiversity (Norman Myers), biodiversity hotspots in the North-East region (Himalaya and Indo-Burma), and WHO's prescribed noise levels.
Content Page 4/11 (SECTION-A: MCQs Q.8-10)
This section covers the year the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted (1981), causes of earthquakes, and the location of the Silent Valley Movement (Kerala).
Content Page 5/11 (SECTION-A: MCQs Q.11-13)
Questions here focus on the importance of large forest areas, the largest ecosystem (biosphere), and the definition of the ecological system (biosphere).
Content Page 6/11 (SECTION-A: MCQs Q.14-16)
This page features questions on the results of global warming (increase in sea level), the main cause of the greenhouse effect (Carbon dioxide), and the largest ecosystem on Earth's surface (Marine ecosystem).
Content Page 7/11 (SECTION-A: MCQs Q.17-19)
The final section of MCQs covers when the ozone hole was discovered (1985), which region has the maximum biodiversity (Tropical region), and the biggest source of water pollution.
Content Page 8/11 (SECTION-B: Short Answer Q.20-24)
This page begins SECTION-B (Answer any five, 2 marks each) with questions on the cause of forest coverage reduction and short notes on food chain, biogeochemical cycle, mining operations, and non-conventional energy sources.
Content Page 9/11 (SECTION-B: Short Answer Q.25-30 & SECTION-C: Long Answer Q.31)
This page concludes SECTION-B (values of biodiversity, man-animal conflict, GHGs, sustainable development, landslides, Chipko Movement) and introduces the first long answer question of SECTION-C (Discuss the components of the ecosystem).
Content Page 10/11 (SECTION-C: Long Answer Q.32-38)
This large section of SECTION-C (Answer any five, 5 marks each, totaling 25 marks) covers: ecological pyramid, uses of forest resources, causes of flood, biodiversity of North-East (endemism), in-situ and ex-situ conservation, solid waste management, ozone layer depletion, and the Forest Conservation Act (year, features, penalties).
Content Page 11/11 (SECTION-C: Long Answer Q.39-40)
The final image concludes the paper with long answer questions on NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) and recent flood experience in Barak Valley, and environmental ethics with a note on the Bishnois of Rajasthan.