M.Sc. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Environmental Science
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: Answer any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Attempt any two from Q. No. 3 and 4.
Attempt any two from Q. No. 6 and 7.
Q.1 Rewrite the sentences by choosing correct answer from given alternatives: 14
The concept of 'Biological Diversity' is based on
Chemical variations in the species
Variations in the non living things and their characteristic
Variation in the living species, their living habitat and genetic variations
It incorporates information and ideas of atmosphere
The diversity in wild species forms the from which our crops and
domestic animals have been developed over thousands of years.
Gene pool Habitat
Source Pool Niche
Climate change and other changes to the atmosphere, land use changes and
soil degradation, freshwater depletion and contamination, and biodiversity loss
are four important categories of
Global habitat changes Global environmental changes
Global anthropological changes Global continental changes.
Global Environmental change is a change or disturbance of the environment
most often caused by
Human influences and natural ecological processes
Arctic changes
Habitat loss and ecosystem restoration
Tectonic movement deep inside the lithosphere
Which is the right option for the tallest and the smallest Gymnosperm plant?
Eucalyptus and Zamia pygmea
Wolffia globosa and Eucalyptus
Sequoia sempervirens and Zamia pygmea
Sequoia sempervirens and Wolffia globosa
Which micro organism is responsible for synthesis of antibiotics?
Bacteria Virus
Fungus Algae
Which one is odd for species diversity?
diversity diversity
diversity diversity
Which scientist has classified species diversity?
Thoeprestus Lineus
Whittaker Treshaw
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SLR-VI-289
Which group is meant for Endemic species of birds?
Nilgiri pipit, Rofous babbler, Lesser-Florican
Lesser-Florican, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Malabar parakeet
Malabar parakeet, Nilgiri pipit, Rofous babbler
All the above
10) Which is the correct option
There is chance in Natural selection in evolution process due to alpha
biodiversity
There is chance in Natural selection in process of evolution due to genetic
diversity
There is chance in Natural selection in process of evolution due to
Ecosystem biodiversity
There is chance in Natural selection in process of due to biocommunity
diversity
11) What can be done by the number of species in habitat?
Measurement of species diversity in habitat
Measurement of gene diversity of species in habitat
Measurement of interaction of bio-communities
Measurement of function of Ecosystem
12) Which is the right sequence for Ecological diversity?
Biomes, habitat, Ecosystem, population
Biomes, Ecosystem, habitat, niches
Biomes, Ecosystem, population, niches
Biomes, habitat, niches, Ecosystem
13) Which is the right option for national animal and bird of India?
Peacock Lion Flamingo Tiger
Peacock Tiger Flamingo Lion
14) Find odd one out:
Nanda devi Great Nicobar
Mannar Thar
Q.2 Explain the term biodiversity conservation? Explain the methods of biodiversity
conservation?
14
Q.3 Explain in brief Human and Wild-life conflicts in India? Explain the concept of
Buffer Zone?
14
Q.4 What is Ecological Succession? Discuss the types of ecological succession?
Explain the different stage of ecological succession and discuss its importance in
plant biodiversity?
14
Q.5 Write a short note on the following: 14
IUCN
RAMSAR Convention
Q.6 Write a brief with suitable illustration on the following:- 14
RED DATA book
India as a Mega-biodiversity Nation
Q.7 Write an account on the following:- 14
Integrated Protected Area System (IPAS)
CHIPKO Movement