M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Second Semester
Oceanography
MARINE BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should be in about 10 words.
1. Taxonomic diversity.
2. Mass extinction.
3. Extinction.
4. In-situ.
5. What is protected Area?
6. Marine sanctuary.
7. Regional seas programme.
8. UNEP.
9. CBD.
10. IUCN.
Sub. Code
461502
RW-091
2
WS3
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should be in about 500 words.
11. What is marine biodiversity?
Or
IUCN Red list.
12. Mention the problems of small population in
conservation.
Or
Explain about restoration of species and
populations.
13. What are the management plans for MPAs?
Or
Discuss about MPA in India.
14. Point out the gaps in implementing the legal
aspects for conservation and sustainable for marine
biodiversity.
Or
Write the importance of marine biodiversity
conservation.
15. What is sustainable development and why it is
important?
Or
Discuss about traditional culture and biodiversity
conservation.
RW-091
3
WS3
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should be in about 1000 words.
16. Write a detailed account on extinction of marine
resources. Add their rate, causes and vulnerability.
17. Explain about ex-situ conservation and add their
advantages and disadvantages.
18. Why is ecological restoration is important?
19. Give an account on the disadvantages to marine
biodiversity conservation
20. Write an essay on the importance of sustainable
development.
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