M.Sc. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
Environmental Science
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
Time 2½ Hour
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: Answer any Five Question. All Questions carry equal marks. Question No. 1 is Compulsory. Attempt any two from Q.No.2, 3 and 4. Attempt any two from Q.No.5, 6 and 7.
Q.1
Select the answer among the following:
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The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has suggested species recovery action plans in the state to save- Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican and Bengal Florican. Which of the following statements with regard to these three birds are correct
1. All these 3 birds are critically endangered according to IUCN Red list.
2. Lesser Florican is mostly found in the Western part of India whereas Bengal Florican is found in the Eastern part of India.
3. All the three birds belong to the Bustard family.
1 2 Only
1 3 Only
2 3 Only
2 3 Only
The type of diversity including all the different kinds of living things found in a certain habitat is called as?
Species diversity
Genetic diversity
Ecosystem diversity
Population diversity
Which microorganism is responsible for synthesis of antibiotics?
Bacteria
Virus
F
Fungus
Algae
A taxon with restricted geographical distribution is termed as
Rare
Vulnerable
Endemic
Extinct
Conservation of biodiversity outside the natural habitat is called as
Ex situ
In situ
Invasion
In vivo
Which of the following does not come under the threatened categories?
Endangered
Vulnerable
Extinct
Least concern
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 bio community diversity
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SLR-UI-363
How many protected areas are present in India?
89
581
492
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Biosphere reserve has following zone except one:
Core zone
Command zone
Buffer zone
Spherical zone
10) In which of the following boundaries are not circumscribed:
Biosphere
Sanctuary
National park
Colony parks
11) In type of wildlife management the wildlife is protected from hunting mainly during breeding season and is enforced by law and if violated is punishable and termed as illegal
Closed season
Open wild-life season
Custodial management
Limited entry zone
12) The knowledge of which of the following factor does not help in the wildlife management.
Habitat of wildlife
Behavior of wildlife
Food habitat of wildlife
Name of wildlife
13) Biodiversity of which organism is more in Eastern Ghat in comparison to Western Ghat?
Reptilian
Amphibian
Aves
Mammals
14) What is Ecosystem diversity?
Similarity of Species diversity in Ecosystem
Variation in Species diversity in Ecosystem
Mutation in Species diversity in Ecosystem
Homozygosity in Species diversity in Ecosystem
Q.2
Describe the characteristics of Biosphere reserves? Discuss any two Biosphere reserves in India?
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Q.3
Write about the Wild-Life Management? Describe the types of Wild-Life Management?
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Q.4
What do you mean by biodiversity index? With suitable example describe the Simpson's Index?
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Q.5
Write a short note on the following
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Poaching of wildlife
Overexploitation of Biodiversity
Q.6
Write a brief with suitable illustration on the following
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Gangetic plains
Biological Invasion
Q.7
Write an account on the following.
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Integrated Protected area system
Mangroves Ecosystem in India