Cluster University Jammu 1st Semester BCA Environmental Science and Sustainability Previous Year Question Paper
The Previous Year Question Paper of “Environmental Science and Sustainability” in 1st semester BCA at Cluster University Jammu is the most relevant, current-affairs-linked and surprisingly high-scoring paper that every BCA 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 e-waste management, green computing, carbon footprint of IT industry, ESG framework, circular economy, and environmental laws (EPA 1986, E-Waste Rules 2016, Plastic Waste Rules). Section C carries three long, case-based questions — “Role of IT industry in achieving SDGs”, “Impact of climate change on J&K & data centres”, “Green IT practices & energy-efficient coding”, and “Success stories of sustainable tech companies (Google, Microsoft, TCS Green Campus, J&K startups)”. Every year 15–20 marks come directly from current events (COP conferences, India’s Net-Zero 2070, LiFE Mission, Digital India & environmental cost). 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 IT + J&K Eco-Issues Diary”. This question paper is therefore not just an exam — it is the direct ticket to CSR & sustainability roles in TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Accenture, campus placements, and MBA entrances where environment & ethics carry heavy weightage. Practising it repeatedly turns a regular BCA student into a responsible, eco-conscious future technologist 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 emphasis on IT sector’s environmental responsibility. Unit-wise Syllabus & Marks Distribution: Unit I: Environment & Ecosystem Basics (18 marks) → Structure & function of ecosystem; food chain/web; biodiversity & hotspots (Western Himalayas & J&K); threats & conservation (Project Snow Leopard, Hangul). Unit II: Pollution & Climate Change (18 marks) → Air, water, soil, noise, e-waste pollution; global warming, ozone depletion; Paris Agreement, India’s NDC, Net-Zero 2070; impact on J&K (glacier retreat, changing weather patterns, cloud bursts). Unit III: Environmental Laws & Policies (20 marks) → EPA 1986, Water & Air Acts, E-Waste Management Rules 2016, Plastic Waste Rules; EIA 2006; SDG-2030; LiFE Mission, Swachh Bharat; J&K State Action Plan on Climate Change. Unit IV: Green IT & Sustainable Technology (14 marks) → Green computing, energy-efficient hardware/software; data centre cooling; e-waste recycling; carbon footprint of IT industry; sustainable coding practices; success stories – Google’s carbon-neutral, Microsoft underwater data centre, TCS green campuses. 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 e-waste audit / report on any green IT initiative) Project Component (Compulsory): 1. Campus e-waste collection drive report 2. Case study on any green IT company or J&K eco-project 3. Poster/presentation on “My Role in Sustainable Digital India” Recommended Books & Resources: 1. Environmental Studies – Erach Bharucha 2. Textbook of Environmental Studies – Benny Joseph 3. Green IT – San Murugesan 4. J&K State Action Plan on Climate Change (latest) Preparation Strategy: Make J&K + IT-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 sustainability & CSR roles in top IT companies. (548 words)
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