University of Madras - Test Papers of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Botany - Model Question Paper - Application Oriented Subject I - Paper XI - Environmental Science and Toxicology
Model Question Paper - Application Oriented Subject I - Paper XI - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TOXICOLOGY
Time 3 Hrs. Maximum 100 Marks
Draw Diagrams wherever necessary
Section - A (10 x 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any 10 question each answer should not exceed 50 words:
1. Edaphic factor
2. Afforestation
3. Phytogeographical regions of India
4. Synecology
5. Ecological pyramid
6. Biogeocycle
7. Halophytes
8. Food web
9. Pollution indicators
10. Agroforestry
11. Afflotoxins
12. Bioaccumulation
Section - B (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Answer any 5 Questions:
All questions carry equal marks each answer should not exceed 200 words:
13. Briefly explain hydrological cycle
14. List out the natural and artifical hazards of our environment
15. Enumerate the various methods for the conservation of forest
16. Give an account of the salient features of mangrove plants
17. Write notes on the toxins of biological origin
18. Write a short note on atmospheric toxicants
19. Give an account of heavy metal toxicity
Section - C (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)
Answer any 4 Questions:
All questions carry equal marks each answer should not exceed 500 words:
20. Write an essay on social forestry
21. How do climatic factors affect the environment?
22. Write an essay on the phytogeographical regions of India
23. Give an account of the concept of energy in a pond ecosystem
24. Define pollution indicators. How do algae and angiospenns serve as pollution indicators?
25. Write an essay on environmental toxicants