N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.Sc. Zoology, Part-I
PAPER-II
(Taxonomy, Biodiversity and conservation)
Annual Examination, 2018
Time: 3 Hours. Full Marks: 80
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least Two Questions from each Group.
All Questions carry equal marks.
GROUP
1. Describe different types of biodiversity.
2. Give an account of hierarchy of categories.
3. Describe the major features of biosphere reserves and their significance.
4. What is the rule of Zoological nomenclature Write a short note on international code of
zoological nomenclature.
5. Write notes on any Two of the following
Intraspecific species.
Zoological types
Cytotaxonomy and Molecular taxonomy
Uses of biosystemetics in Commerce
GROUP
6. Describe characteristics and adaptation of forest biome.
7. What do you mean by Wild-life How does it help in the maintenance of environment
8. Give different reasons that tropical forests are vital to the Wrold's ecosystem.
9. Describe the characteristic features of faunal adaptation of marine biome.
10. Write notes on any Two of the following
Census of threatened species
Ex-Situ
Core Zone
Magnitude of biodiversity