Test and Assessment Question Bank for CO Attainment and Analysis

Students should attempt a minimum of 2 questions from each Course Objective (CO).

Course Objective (CO)

Relevant Questions

CO 1: To develop skills among the first-year botany students, focusing on essential field study techniques in botany.

1) Define the quadrat method. What is its purpose in field studies?
2) Explain why field visits are important for understanding plant habit and habitat.
3) List three tools required for field surveys and explain their specific uses.
4) Compare the quadrat and transect methods in terms of their approach to vegetation analysis.

CO 2: To enable students to understand the basics of biodiversity analysis and measurement.

1) What is biodiversity? Mention any two types of biodiversity.
2) Describe Simpson’s Diversity Index and its significance in biodiversity studies.
3) Given a small sample of plant species in a habitat, calculate the species richness using a provided dataset.
4) Differentiate between species richness and species evenness. Provide examples.

CO 3: To inculcate skills that can pave the way for a promising career in field and environmental botany.

1) Name two career opportunities in the field of environmental botany.
2) Why is the measurement of tree diameter and height critical for forest management?
3) Describe how photography techniques (geo-tagging) are applied in field botany studies.
4) Analyze how field botany skills contribute to conservation efforts.

CO 4: To provide hands-on training and experiential learning of various aspects of field survey techniques.

1) What are the basic steps involved in a plant field survey?
2) Explain the use of GPS in locating and documenting plant species during field surveys.
3) Using a given tree height and diameter, calculate its estimated volume using a formula.
4) Compare the effectiveness of direct observation versus questionnaires in data collection during field surveys.