LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
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SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2006
ZO 6601 – WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND BIO-DIVERSITY
(Also equivalent to ZOO 601)
Date & Time : 21-04-2006/9.00-12.00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Part A (Answer All) 10 X 2 = 20
- Comment on Chipko movement.
- What is taxidermy?
- Explain the following: IUCN, WWF, CZM and MoEF.
- Comment on Agenda 21.
- What is artificial insemination and how it is useful?
- Explain the cold desert and its distribution.
- Mention the importance of Wildlife Act 1972.
- Define the process of granulation and inclusion.
- Define Biomagnification.
- List out contributions of a tree to society.
Part B (Answer any four) 4 X 10 = 40
- Explain why we should conserve our Natural resources.
- Discuss briefly protection of wildlife from poachers.
- How domesticated biodiversity is important? Discuss.
- Discuss the importance of mangrove ecosystem and its signification.
- India is a Mega Biodiversity pool – Discuss
- Evaluate the factors that disturb the wildlife.
Part C (Answer any two) 2 X 20 = 40
- Discuss in detail the composition, powers and functions of Central Zoo authority.
- What is the current status of tiger population in India with reference to Sariscar wildlife sanctuary? Add a note on the report of Mrs. Sunita Narayan.
- Discuss any three sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu with note on the distribution of wildlife.
- Describe the methods in promotion of conservation strategy.