NEP (Sem–4) MAJ–ZOO–4.1 (2026)
ZOOLOGY (MAJOR)
Paper: 4.1
Animal Taxonomy, Systematics and Biostatistics
Full Marks: 45
Time: 2 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Answer the following questions (Compulsory)
1 × 5 = 5
(a) Who is the Father of Taxonomy?
(b) What is primary data?
(c) Define standard deviation.
(d) Define nomenclature.
(e) What is formalin?
2. Answer the following questions (Any Five)
2 × 5 = 10
(a) Differentiate between taxonomy and systematics.
(b) Write any two stages of taxonomy.
(c) What is the role of chromosomes in cytotaxonomy?
(d) Distinguish between mean and median.
(e) What is difference between t-test and z-test?
(f) Distinguish between binomial and trinomial nomenclature.
(g) What is biological collection?
(h) Write two methods for collecting terrestrial invertebrates.
(i) Write the advantages of classification.
(j) What is typological species concept?
3. Answer the following questions (Any Two)
5 × 2 = 10
(a) What is ANOVA? Write the principle and its types of ANOVA.
(b) Explain dry and wet methods of preservation with examples.
(c) Write a short note on evolutionary classification.
(d) Write a short note on different types of taxonomic keys.
4. Answer the following questions (Any Two)
10 × 2 = 20
(a) Describe in detail fixation and preservation methods used in zoology.
(b) Discuss the role of collection techniques in taxonomy and biodiversity studies.
(c) Explain the artificial, natural and evolutionary systems of classification.
(d) Discuss traditional and modern identification techniques.
Total Marks: 45
Time: 2 Hours
