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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Differentiate between major and minor phyla. Describe the salient features of any one minor phylum.
ZoologyAnimal Classification
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Some fishes can breathe air. Elaborate.
ZoologyIchthyology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the types of metamorphosis in insects and their hormonal regulation.
ZoologyEntomology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Give general features and examples of egg-laying mammals and pouched mammals.
ZoologyMammalogy
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the origin of Tetrapods.
ZoologyEvolution
6
20 Markshard
Give an account of larval forms in Crustacea with examples and diagrams. Also write a note on the significance of larvae.
ZoologyCrustaceology
7
15 Marksmedium
Give the structure of cnidoblast, the defensive organ in Cnidaria. Also, describe its mechanism of action.
ZoologyInvertebrate Zoology
8
15 Marksmedium
What are Bilateria ? Explain the theories of origin of Bilateria.
ZoologyEvolution
9
20 Marksmedium
Give an elaborate account of various flight adaptations in birds.
ZoologyOrnithology
10
15 Marksmedium
Explain various types of dentition in mammals.
ZoologyMammalogy
11
15 Marksmedium
Describe the roles of three eye layers in vision in humans.
ZoologyHuman Physiology
12
20 Markshard
Give an account of evolution of aortic arches in reptiles, birds and mammals.
ZoologyVertebrate Evolution
13
15 Marksmedium
Discuss respiration in Mollusca indicating suitable examples.
ZoologyInvertebrate Zoology
14
15 Marksmedium
Explain primitive, degenerate and advanced characters of Branchiostoma. Comment on its systematic position.
ZoologyChordate Zoology
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe 'FISH: Principle, Procedure and Applications'.
ZoologyMolecular Biology
16
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
What are Ecotones? Are wetlands ecotones ? Justify.
EcologyEnvironment
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss Thermal Pollution and its preventive measures.
EcologyEnvironment
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How is 'Composite Carp Culture' advantageous over 'Traditional Carp Culture'?
ZoologyFisheries
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the role of chemical signals in alarm spreading.
ZoologyAnimal Behavior
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20 Marksmedium
Mention the advantages of social living. Describe different types of social hierarchies in primates.
ZoologyAnimal Behavior
21
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the concept and importance of genetic counselling and gene therapy.
ZoologyGenetics
22
15 Marksmedium
Write about phase contrast and fluorescence microscopy with notes on their principles and applications in Zoology.
ZoologyCell Biology
23
20 Marksmedium
What is meant by biostatistics ? Explain the role of correlation, regression and ANOVA in data analysis in Zoology.
ZoologyStatistics
24
15 Marksmedium
Elaborate the term 'Ecosystem' and explain its structural components with examples. Comment on Trophic Dynamics concept.
EcologyEnvironment
25
15 Marksmedium
Explain the principle, types and applications of ultracentrifuge.
ZoologyCell Biology
26
20 Marksmedium
Discuss environmental degradation with regards to inland water resources. Suggest measures to restore the water quality of our rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
EcologyEnvironment
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15 Marksmedium
What is meant by Biodiversity ? Explain Protected Area Networking w.r.t. their establishment, monitoring and management.
EcologyEnvironment
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15 Marksmedium
Explain adaptations of animals inhabiting fast flowing waters.
ZoologyEcology