Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech III Year FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY Previous Question Paper (May - 2019 - R15)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
List the types of ecosystem.
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Ecosystems are primarily classified into two types: Terrestrial ecosystems (such as forests, grasslands, and deserts) and Aquatic ecosystems (such as freshwater ecosystems like rivers and lakes, and marine ecosystems like oceans and estuaries).
Human ecosystems are most vulnerable-Discuss.
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Human ecosystems are highly vulnerable because they depend heavily on external resource inputs and complex technological infrastructure. Their reliance on concentrated resource consumption, high waste generation, and the disruption of natural feedback loops makes them susceptible to systemic failures, climate change impacts, and resource depletion, often lacking the self-regulating resilience found in natural ecosystems.
Define urban planning.
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What is silent valley?
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Discuss material cycle.
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Give the diagram for phosphorus cycle.
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Differentiate endangered and vulnerable species.
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Discuss genetic diversity.
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What is a Ecological System?
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Differentiate point and Non-point sources of pollution.
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Part B
Discuss in detail the concept of food chain at each level of diversity.
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Discuss in detail about desert ecosystem.
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Explain different concepts of smart city building with reference to green energy.
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Discuss the salient features of Sardar sarovar Project.
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Discuss the ecological balance of energy flow systems.
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With neat diagram explain the carbon and Sulfur Cycle.
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Explain species and diversity and the food chain balance in detail.
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What initiatives can be taken at educational institute for the conservation of biodiversity? Justify.
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Mention different types of ecological disturbances and discuss each of them.
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Explain the various measures taken by central government for Ganaga development.
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