Assam University 2007 B.Sc Zoology TDC Part-III Honours --- Tenth - Question Paper

2007
ZOOLOGY (Honours)
Tenth Paper
(Applied Zoology; Entomology, Fish and Fishery Biology, Aquaculture, Parasitology and Wildlife Management)
TDC Part-III

Full Marks : 70
Pass Marks : 21

Time : three hours

The figure in the margin shows full marks for the ques.

ans 5 questions, taking 1 from every Unit


UNIT –I
(Entomology)

1. What is the difference ranging from a predator and a parasite? explain the life cycle, damage
trend and control of Gandhi bug (Leptocorisa acuta) and paddy moth (Tryporiza
incertula). two + (6x2) =14
2. What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? explain the principle involved in IPM.
2+12=14

UNIT –II
(Fishery and Fishery Biology)

3. describe biodiversity. explain fish diversity in Assam with special emphasis on the fish
fauna in the water bodies of Southern Assam. 2+12=14

4. elaborate the common diseases in freshwater fishes? explain any 2 of them. Add a note
on Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS). 2+8+4 = 14

UNIT –III
(Aquaculture)

5. What is primary productivity? explain primary productivity in an aquatic ecosystem.
2+12=14

6. What is aquaculture? explain an overview of prawn culture in India. 2+12=14

UNIT –IV
(Parasitology)

7. What is Kala-azar? Disciuss the life cycle, pathogenesity and control of the protozoon
causing Kala-azar. 2+12 =14

8. elaborate hookworms? define the life cycle, pathogenesity and control of Ankylostoma
duodenale. 2+12=14

UNIT –V
(Wildlife Management)

9. explain the habit, habitat and ethology of Rhinoceros unicornis and Pigmy hog with special
reference to their management in Assam 7+7 = 14

10. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent : seven x two = 14

(a) Project Tiger
(b) IUCN
(c) Wildlife Sanctuary

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Earning:   Approval pending.