FIRST SERIES TEST S3 MBA 2009 Scheme, Oct 2011 SUBJECT: Environmental Management Max.

Marks:60
Part A Answer any five questions 1. What is Ecology? 2. Define food chain 3. What do you mean by environmental degradation? 4. Mention some of the alternate sources of energy. 5. Identify the economic dimensions of environmental management 6. What is meant by sustainable development and growth? 5*3=15 marks Part B Answer any two questions 1. Write an essay on cycling of materials in the eco-system. Also explain the importance of managing the environment. 2. Discuss about Participatory Environmental Management and Integrated Environmental Management 3. Describe elaborately EMS 4. Explain the management and handling of hazardous wastes 2*10=30 marks

Max. Time: 3 hrs

Part C Compulsory

1. Explain different types of environmental programs that can be initiated by you as an environmental management student to protect the biotic and abiotic life surrounding you (10 marks) 2. Situation analysis A town in Tamil Nadu is known for textile and dyeing. It is the favorite place for wholesalers and retailers of textile business. But people of the hometown suffer from non-availability of pure drinking water. And they also suffer a lot due to environmental pollution. They have also reported to the Government. But somehow the business people in textile overcome all the rules and regulations. What can be done to the people who suffer from non-availability of basic need? (15 marks)