Master of Arts Master of Science II (Geography)
Examination: Oct/Nov 2016Semester III (New CGPA)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper No. Seat No.
SLR SL-
487
Monday
21/11/2016
2:30 P.M
to
5:00 P.M
Biogeography
C
XI
Instructions: All Questions are compulsory.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Use of stencils is allowed.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Total Marks:70
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
The book entitled "The Geographic Distribution of Animals" is written by

Alfred Russel Wallace Alexander Von Humboldt
Charles Darwin Sclatter
Selva forests are
Tropical Evergreen Forest Tropical Thorny Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forests Temperate Coniferous Forests
is the branch biogeography.
Historical Geography Political Geography
Zoogeography Social Geography
There are main types of Zoogeographic regions.
5 6
7 8
is the producer in marine ecosystem.
Small Fish Fungi
Zooplankton Phytoplankton
The greatest variety of animal and plant species is found in
Temperate Grasslands Tropical Moist Forests
Tundra Region Hot Desert
The Forest conversation Act, was passed by Indian parliament on
1972 1927
1986 1952
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Fill in the blanks. 07
The concepts of ecosystem developed by
studies distribution patterns of animals species and processes.
The concept of food chain developed by
is considered as father of plant geography.
Social forestry program started in
Chipko Movement is related
dispersal is for very short period of time.
Q.2 Define 'Biogeography' and explain its nature and scope. 14
Q.3 Describe in brief types of ecosystems. 14
OR
Explain causes and effects migration of animals. 14
Q.4 Write Short answers for the following questions. (any two) 14
Branches of biogeography
What are the food chains and food webs?
Legal protection to plants and animals.
State the importance of paleorecords in biogeography.
Q.5 Write Shorts Notes (any two) 14
Association of plants and animals.
Tropical forest
Paleorecords of climate change
National forest policy of india