N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.Sc. Botany, Part-I
PAPER-I
(Biodiversity of Plant and Diversity of Algae)
Annual Examination, 2017
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. What are different values of biodiversity
2. Give an account of different types of biodiversity
3. What are different types of biochemical cycle. Describe any one of them in detail.
4. Write explanatory notes on any Two of the following
Ecological pyramid
Productivity
Mutualism
5. Write short notes on any Two of the following
conservation of biodiversity
Threatened categories
Genetic biodiversity
GROUP
6. Describe characteristic feature of cyanophyceae.
7. Give an account of range of vegetative structure in green algae.
8. Describe sexual reproduction in phaeophyceae.
9. What are the characteristic feature of Rhodophyceae
10. Write short notes on any Two of the following
Symbiotic algae and its significance Agar-Agar its utilization and properties
Algal bloom and its significance Akinetes Hypnospores