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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are minor phyla? Enlist minor phyla with suitable examples.
ZoologyBiologyAnimal Kingdom
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What is Jatinga bird mystry? Is it related with bird migration ? Explain.
EnvironmentGeographyZoology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Herdmania is a primitive and degenerate descendent of ancestral chordates. Explain.
ZoologyBiologyEvolution
4
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Apis is known for social behaviour. Discuss.
ZoologyBiologyEcology
5
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Polychaetes exhibit different modes of life adapted to habitats. Elaborate the statement.
ZoologyBiologyEcology
6
15 Marksmedium
Give an account of locomotion in Protozoa indicating locomotor organelle with suitable examples.
ZoologyBiologyMicrobiology
7
15 Marksmedium
What are corals and coral reefs? Describe different types of coral reefs and their formation indicating different theories.
EnvironmentEcologyGeography
8
20 Markshard
Enumerate functions and main components of endoskeleton of vertebrates. Give an account of types of jaw suspensoria in vertebrates with suitable diagrams.
ZoologyBiologyAnatomy
9
15 Marksmedium
Discuss parasitism in 'Copepoda'. Comment on structural peculiarities of parasitic copepods.
ZoologyBiologyParasitology
10
15 Marksmedium
Give an illustrated account of the reproductive system, life history and development of Asterias.
ZoologyBiologyEchinodermata
11
20 Marksmedium
Give an account of locomotion in Pisces indicating the role of muscles and fins. How do some fish fly? Comment.
ZoologyBiologyIchthyology
12
15 Marksmedium
Sphenodon is the most primitive and crocodilians are most advanced of all living Reptiles'. Discuss the statement.
ZoologyBiologyEvolution
13
15 Marksmedium
Give an account of fresh water, egg laying and pouched mammals with suitable examples.
ZoologyBiologyMammalogy
14
20 Marksmedium
Give an account of gills and accessory respiratory organs in vertebrates with suitable examples.
ZoologyBiologyPhysiology
15
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
What is 'Ganga action plan'? Explain.
EnvironmentGeographyIndian Polity
16
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Explain the role of pheromones in alarm spreading.
ZoologyBiologyEcology
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Biotechnology is a vital tool in modern forensic science'. Comment.
Science & TechnologyLawForensic Science
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Differentiate between one-way and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Comment on its applications in biostatistics.
Science & TechnologyStatisticsBiostatistics
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Electrophoresis is a valuable tool in resolving cryptic-species complexes. Discuss.
ZoologyBiologyGenetics
20
15 Marksmedium
Discuss social hierarchies in Primates.
ZoologyAnthropologyBiology
21
15 Marksmedium
What is meant by distribution? Explain patterns of distribution in natural populations.
EcologyEnvironmentBiology
22
20 Marksmedium
What are biogeochemical cycles? Discuss nitrogen cycle indicating the role of atmospheric N-fixation, the role of bacteria and the impact of human activity.
EnvironmentEcologyGeography
23
15 Marksmedium
What is chromosome painting? Comment on its principles and scope.
Science & TechnologyBiologyGenetics
24
15 Marksmedium
Give an account of causes and consequences of pollution of aquatic resources and the problem of cultural eutrophication. Suggest measures for abatement of water degradation.
EnvironmentEcologyGeography
25
20 Marksmedium
Define biodiversity hot-spot and mention the criteria of its selection. Write about biodiversity hot-spots of the Indian sub-region giving their salient features.
EnvironmentEcologyGeography
26
15 Marksmedium
What is Euphenics ? Explain its use for improvement of human welfare.
Science & TechnologyBiologyGenetics
27
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the status and scope of prawn culture in India. Mention commercially viable and cultivable species of fresh water and brackish water prawns.
EconomyAgricultureEnvironment
28
20 Marksmedium
What are transgenic animals ? How are they produced? Explain their contributions to human welfare. Comment on ethical concerns in relation to transgenesis.
Science & TechnologyBiologyEthics