Save silent valley movement

Chipko movement

bishnoi movement

Explain the principles of sustainable harvesting. Explain the benefits of sustainable harvesting of agriculture and forest resources.

Explain the approaches to ecosystem restoration. Discuss the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystem.

Explain the multi-dimensional aspects of conservation biology. Discuss the characteristic features of biodiversity hotspots in India.

Explain the causes and consequences of habitat destruction and fragmentation.

Boreal forests

Coastal ecosystem

Agroecosystem

Tropical forests

Explain the different types of biodiversity and biodiversity indices.

Discuss the production methods, applications, advantages and challenges of bioplastics.

Explain the salient features of first, second, third and fourth generation of biofuels.

Explain the salient features of in-situ and ex-situ bioremediation methods. Discuss the factors affecting the process of bioremediation of metals.

Explain the bioleaching processes with suitable examples. Discuss the factors affecting bioleaching process.

Discuss the characteristics of hemicellulose and lignin degrading microorganisms and processes involved in biodegradation.

Discuss the sources and classification of solid waste based on hazardous potential, content and origin. Explain the mechanisms involved in biodegradation of xenobiotics.

Explain the principles involved in trickling filter and activated sludge treatment with suitable diagrams.

Discuss the applications of biotechnology in environmental management. Write short notes on biomonitoring and biomethanation.