Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, december 2010 question paper
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PGDESD-06
P.G.D.E.S. EXAMINATION, December, 2010
AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
Paper-PGDESD-06
(Agriculture and Environment)
Time allowed : Three hours
Maximum marks : 100
Part-A
Attempt all the three questions from
Part-A. Each question carries
20 marks. Each question carries
internal choice. The answer of each
question should not exceed 500 words.
1. What are agro-ecosystems ? How do they differ from
natural eco-systems ? Discuss the components and
interactions of an agro-ecosystem. 20
Or
Describe the renewable energy resources. Discuss various
strategies for energy conservation and methods to achieve
higher efficiency in energy use in agriculture. 20
2. "Organic agriculture is an earth friendly system." Justify
this statement giving the steps and techniques involved in
organic farming. 20
Or
What is Integrated Pest Management ? Explain the concept
and goals of I.P.M. Discuss the components and major
issues involved in the implementation of I.P.M. 20
3. Describe the methods of agricultural waste management.
How can the post harvest wastage be reduced ? 20
Or
Define alternative agriculture. Illustrate the components
of alternative agriculture. 20
Part-B
Attempt any four questions from
Part-B. Each question carries
10 marks. The answer for each question
should not exceed 250 words.
4. What is green house effect ? Giving few examples explain
how agriculture is linked with green house effect. 10
5. Enlist and write the types of water erosion. Explain the
erosion control measures. 10
6. Explain how deforestation has led to major loss of global
biodiversity ? 10
7. Discuss the methods to improve declining soil fertility.
10
8. Discuss how institutional support can help in improving
agricultural productivity. 10
9. Write a note on Biotechnology in Agriculture. 10
10. Giving examples explain the benefits of recycling of
wastes. 10
Papers (A) (December) 2010
(186)
A
PGDESD-06
P.G.D.E.S. EXAMINATION, December, 2010
AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
Paper-PGDESD-06
(Agriculture and Environment)
Time allowed : Three hours
Maximum marks : 100
Part-A
Attempt all the three questions from
Part-A. Each question carries
20 marks. Each question carries
internal choice. The answer of each
question should not exceed 500 words.
1. What are agro-ecosystems ? How do they differ from
natural eco-systems ? Discuss the components and
interactions of an agro-ecosystem. 20
Or
Describe the renewable energy resources. Discuss various
strategies for energy conservation and methods to achieve
higher efficiency in energy use in agriculture. 20
2. "Organic agriculture is an earth friendly system." Justify
this statement giving the steps and techniques involved in
organic farming. 20
Or
What is Integrated Pest Management ? Explain the concept
and goals of I.P.M. Discuss the components and major
issues involved in the implementation of I.P.M. 20
3. Describe the methods of agricultural waste management.
How can the post harvest wastage be reduced ? 20
Or
Define alternative agriculture. Illustrate the components
of alternative agriculture. 20
Part-B
Attempt any four questions from
Part-B. Each question carries
10 marks. The answer for each question
should not exceed 250 words.
4. What is green house effect ? Giving few examples explain
how agriculture is linked with green house effect. 10
5. Enlist and write the types of water erosion. Explain the
erosion control measures. 10
6. Explain how deforestation has led to major loss of global
biodiversity ? 10
7. Discuss the methods to improve declining soil fertility.
10
8. Discuss how institutional support can help in improving
agricultural productivity. 10
9. Write a note on Biotechnology in Agriculture. 10
10. Giving examples explain the benefits of recycling of
wastes. 10
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