M.Sc-M.Sc Botany 3rd Sem BO - 3.2 : Environmental Botany & Plant Diversity(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                               M.Sc. - II

                                                           BOTANY

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BO - 3.2 : Environmental Botany & Plant Diversity

(2008 Pattern) (Semester - III)

Time : 3 Hours]                                                                                                [Max. Marks :80

Instructions to the candidates:

1) Answer any Five questions, selecting at least Two questions from each Section.

2) Answer to the two sections should be written in separate answer books. 3) All questions carry equal marks.

4) Neat labelled diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

SECTION - I

Q1) Explain the environmental science as an interdisciplinary science. Add a note

on its scope and necessity.

Q2) What are biogeochemical cycles? Give details of nitrogen and carbon cycle.

Q3) a)        Describe causal factors and ecological impact of acid rain.

b)       Define endemism. Explain types of endemics.

Q4) Write notes on any two :

a)       Natality and mortality.

b)       Eutrophication.

c)       Kyoto protocols.

d)       Water Pollution Acts.

P.T.O.

SECTION - II

Q5) What is EIA? Give its concept, scope, process and necessity. Add a note on

case study as irrigation project.

Q6) Define biodiversity. Describe methods of measuring biodiversity.

Q7) a)      Explain factors affecting diversity.

b)       Comment on principles of ecological succession in restoration ecology.

Q8) Write notes on any two :

a) Ecological effect of heavy metals.

b)  Physiognomy.

c) Biodiversity Act.

d) Sources and types of soil pollutants.

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