M.A./M.Sc. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
Geography
BIOGEOGRAPHY
Day Date: Tuesday, 21-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 2:30 PM to 05.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
All questions carry equal marks.
Use of stencil is allowed.
Draw neat relabeled diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1 Fill in the blanks by choosing correct alternative given in bracket. 07
is the study of living things.
Climatology Biogeography Oceanography
The theory of was put forth by Darwin.
Location of industry Green revolution Evolution of life
Primitive animal originated in
Water Land Air
The evergreen forest is located within the two sides of equator.
20°N to 20°S 5°N to 5°S 25°N to 25°S
In Uruguay and Argentina the prairie regions are known as
Pampas Tundra Savana
The flow prepare chemical energy which has vital importance in
the eco-system.
Wind energy Tidal energy Solar energy
Kaziranga national park is located in state.
Maharashtra Assam Karnataka
Fill in the blanks. 07
The chilka bird sanctuary is located in state.
The term eco-system was first used by
Plants are primary producers they produce their food themselves through
the process of
The transition between two ecosystems is called as
Plant of monsoon region are called
dispersal is for very short period of time.
The spreading of animals from the places of their origin to other areas is
called
Q.2 Explain the major forest regions of the world. 14
Q.3 Define Biogeography and explain its scope and branches. 14
OR
Explain relationship of zoogeography with the environment.
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Q.4 Write short answer of the following. (Any two) 14
Describe the nature of Biogeography.
Explain physical environmental factors influence on plant.
Describe zoogeographical realms.
Describe Hot-spot of biodiversity in India.
Q.5 Write short notes. (Any two) 14
Types of biomass.
Plant succession.
Concept and importance of biodiversity.
Paleorecords of climate change in India.