M.Sc. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
Environmental Science
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
Day Date: Friday, 17-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
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: 14
Which one is odd for species diversity?
diversity diversity
diversity diversity
How many biosphere reserves are present in India?
41 34
14 43
Which microorganism is responsible for synthesis of antibiotics?
Bacteria Virus F
Fungus Algae
In which region of South America maximum species of birds can be
found?
Equador Brazil
Colombia Peru
Which scientist has classified species diversity?
Thoeprestus Lineus
Whittaker Treshaw
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
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
Here is chance in Natural selection in process of due to bio
community diversity
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How many protected areas are present in India?
89 581
492 34
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
10) Which is the right sequence for Ecological diversity?
Biomes → habitat → Ecosystem → population
Biomes → Ecosystem → habitat → niches
Biomes → Ecosystem → population → niches
Biomes → habitat → niches → Ecosystem
11) Where the knowledge of biodiversity is applicable?
To study, classification of animals and plants.
To study, Ecosystem
To study, Bio-geological region
All the given
12) Which statement is correct for buffer zone of biosphere reserve?
It is legally protected
Authority takes cooperation with local people.
Environmental Education is facilitated by the zone
Hunting and felling of tress occur in this zone
13) Biodiversity of which organism is more in Eastern Ghat in comparison
to Western Ghat?
Reptilia 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 List the biogeographical regions in India? Explain each region properly with
characteristic significance?
14
Q.3 Explain the concept of 'Biodiversity Hotspot'? Discuss the importance of
Western Ghats with respect to its faunal species characteristics?
14
Q.4 Explain the strategies of biodiversity conservation? Discuss In-situ and Ex-situ
Conservation methods for the protected area?
14
Q.5 Write a short note on the following 14
Chipko Movement
Role of IUCN in world biodiversity conservation
Q.6 Write a brief with suitable illustration on the following 14
Community diversity
Biosphere reserves
Q.7 Write an account on the following. 14
Bio-piracy
Ramsar Convention