POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS, FEBRUARY 2009.

ECOLOGY &ENVIRONMENT
COURSE CODE: 130401
TIME: 3 HOURS

MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

PART A
ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS

(5 x 4 =20)

1. 1. Enumerate ecology in terms of the concept of levels of organization.

2. What are the classifications of particulate matter?
3. With a figure show the vertical temperature structure of the atmosphere.
4. Geologic cycle explain with a diagram.
5. What are the classifications of lakes according to their origin?
6. Explain the concept of Biome.
7. Describe the value of Biodiversity.
8. Explain the different types of minerals present in Indian ocean.

PART B
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
9. a

(4 x 16 = 64)

i) Explain the subdivisions of ecology.

ii) With a suitable illustration describe models in ecology.

(9)
(7)

(Or)
b. i) With a figure illustrate the broad outline of the principal reactions that occur
in a photo chemical process.

(8)

ii) Enumerate sources of exposure to radiation.

(8)

10. a. Classify and describe different types of climate.

(16)

(Or)

b. Classify soils into different types according to their physical and chemical
properties.

(16)

11.

a. Explain the origin and classification of estuaries.

(16)

OR
b. Describe different types of forest biomes.

12. .

(16)

a. i) Explain the importance of biodiversity with reference to India.

(9)

ii) With a sketch illustrate the elements of biodiversity conservation.

(7)

OR
b.

i) Show idealized flow chart of the resource cycle.

(8)

ii) Give a detailed account of water resources and water budget of India

(8)

PART C
CASE STUDY-COMPULSORY

13.

(1 x 16 = 16)

An industry situated in Metropolitan city has started a new product due to which
severe air pollution (both visible and toxic) has been reported. You have been asked to
study the plant and advice on the control of the system, what will be the various testing
and other studies you would under take?

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