Ecology and environmental science 2nd sem 2016 question paper. | Assam University.

Ecology and environmental science 2nd sem 2016 question paper. | Assam University.

TDC Even Semester Exam., 2016 

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 

(Pass) 

( 2nd Semester ) 

Paper No. : EESP-201 

( Environmental Factors and Natural Resources ) 

Full Marks: 35 

Pass Marks: 12 

Time: 2 hours 

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions 

Answer five questions, selecting one from each Unit 

UNIT—I 

1. Differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors. Define the law of tolerance. 5+2=7
2. Write notes on the following: 3’/ax2=7
(a) Precipitation
(b) Effect of light on plants and animals

UNIT—II

3. Why is soil important? Give an account of characteristics of soil profiles. 2+5f
4. Write short notes on any two of the following : 3’/2x27
(a) Food as biotic factor
(b) Physiography of Barak Valley
(c) Community concept

UNIT—III

5. What are natural resources? Discuss water as an important natural resource in India. 2+5=7
6. Write notes on the following : 3u/2x2=7
(a) Rainwater harvesting
(b) Aquaculture

UNIT—IV 

7. What are mineral resources? Write down the distribution of some important minerals found in India. 2+57
8. Write notes on the following: 3V2x27
(a) Forest cover of India
(b) Economic importance of forest

UNIT—V 

9. Define fossil fuels. Give an account on the nuclear and solar energy 2+57

10. Write notes on the following :
(a) Tidal energy
(b) Biodiesel

J16—320/1253 2O16/SEM/EVEN/EE2tM/4l5