Vardhman Mahaveer Open University december 2010 question paper Natural Resource Management

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University december 2010 question paper
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PGDESD-05
P.G.D.E.S. EXAMINATION, December, 2010
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Paper-PGDES-05
(Natural Resource Management)
Time allowed : Three hours
Maximum marks : 100
Part-A. All questions (1-3) contain an
internal choice. Each question carries
20 marks.
Part-B. Any four questions to be
attempted. Each question carries 10
marks.
Part-A
Attempt all the three questions from this
Part.
1. What is a natural resource ? Discuss their role and
importance in detail. 5+15
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Describe briefly :
(i) Species extinction
(ii) Water as a natural resource
10+10
2. Write an explanatory note on the Global Distribution of
Biodiversity. 20
Or
Describe the following :
(i) Solid waste
(ii) Biodiversity Impact Assessment
10+10
3. Discuss various social and economic strategies of
Biodiversity Conservation. 20
Or
Differentiate the following :
(i) In-situ and Ex-situ Conservation
(ii) World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves
10+10
Part-B
Attempt any four questions from this
Part.
4. What is green house effect ? Discuss briefly. 10
5. Explain about marine biomass. 10
6. Describe about the renewable energy resources. 10
7. What are the major impacts of increased energy
consumption ? 10
8. What do you understand by Hot Spots ? Discuss in
detail. 10
9. Discuss various methods used to measure
Biodiversity. 10
10. Describe the legal aspects of Biodiversity Conservation.
10

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