2022
B. Sc. (VI Semester) Examination
ZOOLOGY
Paper: ZOO/T6/362
(Biodiversity and Conservation Biology)
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Notes: (i) Answer all questions.
(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Answer the following questions: 2x5=10(a) What is ecozone?
(b) Define endemic species.
(c) What are heritage sites?
(d) What is natality?
(e) Give two examples of critically endangered (CR) species of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Answer any four of the following questions : 5x4=20
(a) Discuss the the impact of habitat change on population.
(b) Write about different types of biomes on the earth's surface.
(c) Give an account of protected area network (PAN) in Arunachal Pradesh.
(d) Define wetland. Write about different categories of wetland.
(e) Write about conservation issues on biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh.
(f) Explain the significance of Ramsar sites with the help of examples.
3. Answer any five of the following questions : 10x5=50
(a) State the causes for loss of the biodiversity over the globe.
(b) Define biodiversity. Write about the various levels of biodiversity.
(c) Write about the criteria to designate a site as heritage site.
(d) Write about the efficacy of the Biodiversity Conservation Act, 2002.
(e) Describe the values of biodiversity as natural resources for mankind.
(f) Write about the strategies of biodiversity conservation emphasizing on in-situ conservation strategies.
(g) Write about the various megabiodiversity regions in India.
(g) Write about the various megabiodiversity regions in India.
