How to prepare for Biodiversity and Conservation for CUET-UG ?
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Expected Weightage
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Biodiversity and Conservation (typically under the Biology/Botany/Zoology domain) has a specific marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage that can be analyzed based on past trends (2022-2024). Below is a detailed breakdown:
1. CUET Marking Pattern (Last 3 Years)
- Total Questions : 50 (out of which 40 need to be attempted).
- Marks per Question : +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
- Maximum Marks : 200 (40 × 5).
- Exam Mode : Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Duration : 45 minutes.
2. Chapter-wise Weightage (Biodiversity Conservation)
Based on previous years’ trends, the weightage is distributed as follows:
| Chapter | Approx. Weightage (2022-2024) | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity: Concepts Levels | 15-20% | Genetic, Species, Ecosystem diversity; Patterns of biodiversity |
| Biodiversity in India | 10-15% | Hotspots, Endemic species, Biogeographic zones |
| Threats to Biodiversity | 15-20% | Habitat loss, Poaching, Invasive species, Climate change |
| Conservation Strategies | 20-25% | In-situ (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries), Ex-situ (Seed banks, Zoos), IUCN Red List |
| Environmental Laws Policies | 10-15% | Wildlife Protection Act, CITES, CBD, NBSAP |
| Sustainable Development Biodiversity | 10-15% | Ecosystem services, Sustainable resource use, Eco-tourism |
3. Key Observations (2022-2024 Trends)
- Highest Weightage : Conservation Strategies Threats to Biodiversity (~40-45% combined).
- Moderate Weightage : Biodiversity concepts India’s biodiversity (~25-30%).
- Least Weightage : Environmental laws Sustainable development (~15-20%).
- Application-based Questions : Increased focus on case studies (e.g., Project Tiger, Keoladeo National Park).
4. Preparation Tips
- Focus on IUCN categories, hotspots (Western Ghats, Himalayas), and conservation methods.
- Revise Indian Biodiversity (Endemic species like Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr).
- Practice previous years’ questions from NCERT (Class 12 Biology, Ch. 15) and CUET mock tests.
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