Cluster University Jammu 1st Semester BBA Environmental Science and Sustainability Previous Year Question Paper
The Previous Year Question Paper of “Environmental Science and Sustainability” in the 1st semester BBA at Cluster University Jammu is the most relevant, current-affairs-linked and surprisingly high-scoring paper that every student solves 8–10 times. This 3-hour, 70-mark paper (plus 30 marks internal/project) is 50% theory + 30% application + 20% J&K-specific. Section A contains 10 compulsory short questions on ecosystem, biodiversity, pollution types, climate change, and sustainable development goals. Section B tests concepts like carbon footprint, green business, ESG framework, circular economy, waste management hierarchy, and environmental laws (EPA 1986, Wildlife Act 1972, Forest Act 1980, Plastic Waste Rules). Section C carries three long, case-based questions — “Role of business in achieving SDGs”, “Impact of climate change on J&K tourism & agriculture”, “Corporate Social Responsibility & Environment (Sec-135 + Schedule VII)”, and “Success stories of green companies (Tata Power, ITC, Patanjali, J&K startups)”. Every year 15–20 marks come directly from current events (COP conferences, Net-Zero targets, LiFE Mission, Namami Gange, J&K’s Dal Lake cleaning, Tawi river rejuvenation). Students who solve the last 8–10 years’ papers develop extraordinary answer-writing skills with facts & figures and score 94–100 easily. Toppers maintain a personal “Green Business + J&K Eco-Issues Diary”. This question paper is therefore not just an exam — it is the direct ticket to CSR jobs, sustainability roles in Tata, Adani Green, Reliance, Deloitte Sustainability, campus placements, and MBA entrances where environment & ethics carry heavy weightage. Practising it repeatedly turns a regular BBA student into a responsible, eco-conscious future manager from day one. (332 words)
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Environmental Science and Sustainability (Course Code usually EVS-101 or AEC/VAC-102) is a 4-credit Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course under NEP-2020 for all UG programmes at Cluster University Jammu, with special focus on business responsibility and regional ecology. Unit-wise Syllabus & Marks Distribution: Unit I: Environment & Ecosystem & Biodiversity (18 marks) → Structure & function of ecosystem; food chain, food web, ecological pyramids; biodiversity hotspots; Western Himalayas & J&K biodiversity; threats & conservation (Project Tiger, Elephant, Snow Leopard). Unit II: Environmental Pollution & Climate Change (18 marks) → Types (air, water, soil, noise); causes, effects & control; global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain; Paris Agreement, COP outcomes, India’s NDC, Net-Zero 2070; impact on J&K (glacier retreat, changing apple belt). Unit III: Environmental Laws Policies & Sustainable Development (20 marks) → EPA 1986, Water & Air Acts, Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Forest Conservation Act 1980, Biological Diversity Act 2002; EIA 2006; SDG-2030; LiFE Mission, Swachh Bharat, Namami Gange; J&K State Action Plan on Climate Change. Unit IV: Green Business & Corporate Sustainability (14 marks) → ESG framework, CSR (Section-135), circular economy, green marketing, eco-labeling, carbon credits; success stories – ITC e-waste recycling, zero-waste campuses, sustainable tourism in J&K. Examination Scheme: • Theory: 70 marks (Section A: 10×1 = 10 compulsory; Section B: 5/7 × 6 = 30 short answers; Section C: 3/5 × 10 = 30 long answers/case study) • Internal Assessment: 20 marks (tests + quiz + attendance) • Project/Field Work: 10 marks (campus waste audit / visit to Dal Lake / report on any green company) Project Component (Compulsory): 1. Campus plastic audit & suggestions 2. Case study on any J&K eco-startup or CSR project 3. Poster/presentation on “My Role in Net-Zero India” Recommended Books & Resources: 1. Environmental Studies – Erach Bharucha 2. Textbook of Environmental Studies – Benny Joseph 3. Environmental Studies – Anubha Kaushik & C.P. Kaushik 4. J&K State Action Plan on Climate Change (latest) Preparation Strategy: Make J&K-specific notes, revise all 17 SDGs, collect 20 current examples, practise long answers with data, solve last 10 years’ papers. This paper gives huge advantage in CSR, sustainability consulting, and responsible business careers. (548 words)
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