Aligarh Muslim University %28AMU%29 2007 M.Phil%28Zoology%29 - Question Paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
Zoology
ANIMAL DIVERSITY, RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
(2006 Batch)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
1. (a) Analyse the general organization of nonchordates.
(b) Write a critical account on chemotaxonomy.
2. (a) Discuss the significance of symmetry in animal Taxonomy.
(b) Analyse the factors that influence the dispersion of animals.
3. (a) Present the wild life resources of India.
(b) Discuss the ecological impacts during the introduction of exotic species.
4. (a) Analyse critically any 2 molecular methodologies in measuring biodiversity.
(b) What is meant by biodiversity? Mention its kinds.
5. (a) Enumerate the measures to be adopted in biodiversity conservation.
(b) Analyse the causes for global warming.
6. (a) Explain the role of microbes in the biodegradation of hydrocarbons.
(b) Analyse the importance environmental education in solving environmental crisis.
7. (a) What is meant by biogeochemical cycle? discuss in detail with an example.
(b) Discuss the principles involved in biogas production.
8. (a) Analyse the different nuclear power plants in India.
(b) ‘Natural resources can be conserved by sustainable use’ – Justify.

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