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, 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. Give an account of different kinds of taxonomic keys.
2. Give an account of hierarch of categories.
3. Describe various category of species.
4. Describe the process of typification.
5. Write notes on any two of the following
Species Concept
Population systematics
Genetic diversity
ICZN
GROUP
6. Give an account of various theories of biodiversity variation.
7. Give an account of Sample count, linetranset method and plug marking.
8. Describe characteristics and adaptation of forest biome.
9. Describe wild life conservation in India.
10. Write notes on any two of the following
Benthos
Diversity Stability
Wild-life Protection Act, 1972
Captive breeding