Civil Engineering-Societal and Global Impact - B.Tech 4th Semester Exam., 2022

2022•Semester 2•Civil-CA•End Semester
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B.Tech 4th Semester Exam., 2022

Civil Engineering-Societal and Global Impact

Time: 03 HoursCode: 101401Full Marks: 70

Instructions:

  1. The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  2. There are NINE questions in this paper.
  3. Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  4. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct answer of the following (any seven):[14]

  1. In hydroelectric power, what is necessary for the production of power throughout the year?

    1. Dams filled with water
    2. High amount of air
    3. High intense sunlight
    4. Nuclear power

  2. Which of the following does not affect the site-selection of an airport site?

    1. Adequate access
    2. Air traffic potential
    3. Sufficient airspace
    4. Number of ground staff

  3. Under which rule of Government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed today?

    1. Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000
    2. Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2016
    3. Solid Waste Rules, 2000
    4. Solid Waste Rules, 2016

  4. Global warming also refers to as

    1. climate change
    2. ecological change
    3. atmosphere change
    4. None of the above

  5. Which one of the following is not the cause of water scarcity?

    1. Rapid growth of population
    2. Uneven distribution of water resources
    3. Construction of dams and reserves
    4. Increase in demand

  6. Sustainable development can be thought of in terms of three spheres i.e.,

    1. Environment, Economy and Society
    2. Environment, Economy and Equity
    3. Environment, Ecology and Society
    4. Environment, Economy and Ecology

  7. By how much has atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration increased ever since the Industrial Revolution?

    1. 20%
    2. 10%
    3. 40%
    4. 60%

  8. Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?

    1. Yes-they keep the earth warm
    2. Yes they keep all the gases on our planet
    3. No-they only cause terrible climate change
    4. No-they only block some of the Sun's ray

  9. Floods can be prevented by

    1. afforestation
    2. cutting the forest
    3. tilling the land
    4. removing the top soil

  10. Which of the following is a man-made disaster?

    1. Terrorism
    2. Major fire
    3. Pollution
    4. All of the above
Q.2 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Discuss the role of civil engineering in present status of development in India.

Q.3 Solve this question :[14]

  1. What do you understand by sustainable development? Explain various goals of sustainable development in detail.

Q.4 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Discuss the necessity of different conventional as well as futuristic infrastructural projects.

Q.5 Solve this question :[14]

  1. As a civil engineer, what various measures you will suggest for improving quality of life of the occupants?

Q.6 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Evaluate the potential of civil engineering for employment creation.

Q.7 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Explain and differentiate the following revolutions: (a) Pre-industrial revolution days (b) Agricultural revolution (c) First and second industrial revolutions (d) IT revolution.

Q.8 Solve this question :[14]

  1. What are some ancient and modern Marvels and Wonders in the field of Civil Engineering? Discuss in detail.

Q.9 Solve this question :[14]

  1. What are some clean energy sources? Explain working and potential of any four clean energy sources.