M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Botany
Elective BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Carbon sink.
2. Direct solar energy.
3. Muppandal.
4. Energy transition.
5. Anthracite.
6. Compressed natural gas.
7. C:N ratio.
8. Biodiesel.
9. Biomagnification.
10. Risk benefit ratio.
Sub. Code
4MBO3E1
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Write a short note on the classes of natural
resources.
Or
Describe the importance of agroforestry.
12. Describe the principle and mechanism of heat
energy conversion and utilization.
Or
Write a short note on the utilization of tidal energy
for electricity generation.
13. Write a short note on the sources of forest fuels.
Or
Describe the mechanism of petroleum refining.
14. Write a short note on the classification of solid
wastes.
Or
Justify the importance of atomic energy to rule out
energy crisis.
15. Write a short note on the causes and impact of
eutrophication.
Or
Enlist the advantages of renewable energy
technology.
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write a note on forms and utilization of renewable energy
resources.
17. Analyse different forms of energy and their conversion
strategies.
18. Explain the origin, grades and importance of coal in
national energy generation programme.
19. Explain the sources, characterization and utilization of
biomass for energy production.
20. Describe the principle, methods and applications of
bioremediation.
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