MED-6 EM 2024 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
MED-006: Natural Resource Management: Physical and Biotic
Course Code: MED -006
Assignment Code: MED -006/TMA/2024
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: * This assignment is based on the entire course.
* All questions are compulsory. Marks for the questions are shown within brackets
on the right-hand side.
* Please answer in your own words; do not copy from the course material.

1. (a) Explain the plant resources available in different regions of India. (5)
(b) Describe the energy resources used in India. Why do we need alternatives. (5)
2. (a) What are laterites and and laterific soils? Explain. (5)
(b) Give a brief account of soil erosion and soil degradation. (5)
3. (a) How can mind energy be harnessed? Illustrate. (5)
(b) What are energy plantations? Give the problems involved with its. (5)
4. (a) Elaborate on the causes of air pollution. (5)
(b) How has biodiversity been defined in different ways? What are its three
different levels?
(5)
5. (a) Why is measurement of species diversity important? Give different ways of
its measurement. Briefly explain about species richness.
(5)
(b) Discuss the characteristic features of temperate deciduous forests. (5)
6. (a) Where is trans-Himalayas zone? Give an account of its wildlife. (5)
(b) Explain the cultural and religious values of biodiversity. (5)
7. (a) Illustrate the following using suitable examples:
(i) Micro-organisms in medicine
(ii) Biopesticides and bio-fertilisers
(5)
(b) What is natural extraction of species? Give the factors causing it. (5)
8. (a) What are the main characteristics of biosphere reserves? (5)
(b) What are seed banks? Explain their role in biodiversity conservation. (5)
9. (a) What are sacred groves? Where are these located? Give examples. (5)
(b) How is over-abundant population managed? Discuss. (5)
10. (a) Discuss important aspects of Forest Protection act. (5)
(b) Explain important issues in biotechnology examples. Using suitable.