M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences SEM I 2023 2024 Feb 2024 BIODIVERSITY Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Attempt any Two. 10 marks
   • A) Explain Concept of Biodiversity
   • B) Describe different types of Biodiversity
   • C) Write a note on Keystone Umbrella & Flagship Species
   • D) What is Ecotone; Explain its importance with example
2. Q2 Attempt any Two. 10 marks
   • A) What is the Status of Biodiversity at National and Global level?
   • B) What are the different Biodiversity values?
   • C) Describe how Climate change & Induced losses affects Biodiversity
   • D) Write a note on Phytoplankton & Zooplankton
3. Q3 Attempt any Two. 10 marks
   • A) Write a note on IPR’s with relation to Biodiversity Convention
   • B) Explain Wildlife Values
   • C) Describe in detail about “Wildlife Protection Act 1972”
   • D) What are the problems in Wildlife Protection?
4. Q4 Attempt any Two. 10 marks
   • A) Explain Homestead Garden & Herbarium
   • B) Write a note on Nature Reserves & Preservation Plots
   • C) Compare In-situ & Ex-situ Conservation of Biodiversity
   • D) Describe In-vitro Conservation
5. Q5 Write short notes on any four of the following. 10 marks
   • A) Ecological Niche
   • B) Extinct Species
   • E) CITES
   • F) Vulnerable Species
   • G) National Park
   • H) Importance of Biodiversity Conservation

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