Environment and Ecology (BAS104) important questions and topics for AKTU
These are ranked by how often AKTU repeats them across 6 papers. Repeated questions and "very likely" topics are the safest marks in the exam.
Most repeated Environment and Ecology questions
- Define pollution and explain different types of pollution with their sources and effects. (7 marks, 2026, Water Pollution) – also asked in 2023, 2024, 2025
- Discuss role of NGOs in sustainable development. (7 marks, 2026, NGOs in Environmental Protection) – also asked in 2023, 2024, 2025
- Discuss the effects of human activities such as agriculture, industry, mining, transportation and urbanization on the environment. (7 marks, 2026, Human Impact on Environment) – also asked in 2023, 2024, 2025
- Explain carbon, nitrogen and sulfur cycles with neat diagrams and describe their environmental significance. (7 marks, 2026, Material/Biogeochemical Cycles) – also asked in 2023, 2024, 2025
- Describe forest resources, causes of deforestation and its environmental and social impacts. (7 marks, 2026, Forest Resources) – also asked in 2023, 2024, 2025
High-probability Environment and Ecology topics
- Environment Definition and Types (Unit 1: Environment and Ecosystem) – asked 12 times in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Ecosystem Structure and Types (Unit 1: Environment and Ecosystem) – asked 12 times in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Global Warming and Climate Change (Unit 4: Current Environmental Issues) – asked 12 times in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026