IGNOU MEVE-14 (January 2025 – July 2026) Assignment Questions
1. Explain the different types of biodiversity and biodiversity indices.
2. Write short notes on the following:
a. Tropical forests
b. Agroecosystem
c. Coastal ecosystem
d. Boreal forests
3. Explain the causes and consequences of habitat destruction and fragmentation.
4. Explain the multi-dimensional aspects of conservation biology. Discuss the characteristic features of biodiversity hotspots in India.
5. Explain the approaches to ecosystem restoration. Discuss the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystem.
6. Explain the principles of sustainable harvesting. Explain the benefits of sustainable harvesting of agriculture and forest resources.
7. Write short notes on the following:
a. Bishnoi movement
b. Chipko movement
c. Save silent valley movement
d. Appiko movement
8. Write short notes on the following:
a. Green Consumerism
b. Sustainable Cities
c. Green Infrastructure
d. Participatory Forest management
IGNOU MEVE-14 (January 2023 – July 2024) Assignment Questions
1. Define Biodiversity. Differentiate between genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity with suitable examples.
2. Describe biodiversity values. Explain interlinkages between biodiversity and ecosystem services.
3. Explain human impacts on biodiversity with suitable examples/case studies.
4. Give type of extinction and IUCN threatened category. Explain how biodiversity loss can be prevented.
5. What is indigenous knowledge? Describe the role of traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation.
6. What is conservation Biology? Explain the criteria for protection of habitats and species.
7. Describe various national laws and legislations for conservation and management of biodiversity.
8. What is Endemism? Give an account of status of Indian biodiversity as meagbiodiversity center.
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