DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Botany) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Specialization Plant Bio-Technology
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND IPR
(2008 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
Each question carries 20 marks.
1. Write an essay on Values and Uses of Biodiversity.

Write notes on Biodiversity concepts and Centres of
Diversity.
Write notes on Biodiversity Act of India 2004.
2. What is Patenting of life forms? Discuss about the
impact of patenting on biodiversity.
Write notes on Biodiversity Hot Spots with special
emphasis to Biodiversity Hot Spots of India.
Write notes on Wild Life Sanctuaries of India.
3. Write an essay on conservation of Biodiversity.
How will you sustainably use the plant genetic
resources?
Write notes on phytosanitation and
phytocryopreservation.
Sub. Code
24
DE-2977
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4. Discuss the role of GATT and WTO in
internationalization of trade.
What is IPR? Add a note on IPR in India.?
Write notes on Plant Breeder's Right.
5. Write an essay on Good Laboratory Practices.
Write note on patent making in India.
Comment on Turmeric Patent Case.
6. Write an essay on Biodiversity Act of India 2002.
What is Endemism? Describe the status of
Endemism in India.
"Chipko Movement".
7. Write about Biosphere Reserves in India with
reference to their objectives, criteria and zonation
pattern of administration.
Comment on "Flavr Savr" tomato as model case for
GM food.
Write notes on Red Listed Plants and Red Data
Book.
8. Illustrate the various components of Patent
Application.
Write notes on sacred grooves and sthalaviruksha.

Write notes on Trade Mark and Copyright.