| INTERMEDIATE - FIRST YEAR 2024 MARCH I.P.E. PAPER PART - III BOTANY : PAPER - I English Version) g 3 : z z a (Max. Marks : 60 SOEEEESEE EEE SEED {Note : Read the following instructions carefully. = @ Answer ALL the questions of Section - A. Answer ANY SIX questions out of eight in Section-B and answer ANY TWO questions out of three in'Section-C. Gi) In Section - A, questions from Sl. Nos. 1 to 10 are of "Very Short Answer Type". Each PEPER EEEEE DEES LETH TEED TEE EEE question carries TWO marks. Every answer may be limited to 8 lines. Answer ALL the + questions-at one place in the same order. Gii) In Section - B, questions from Sl. Nos. 11 to 18 are of "Short Answer Type". Each question carries FOUR marks. Every answer may be limited to 20 lines. Gv) In Section — C, questions from SI. Nos. 19 to 21 are of "Long Answer Type". Each question carries EIGHT marks. Every answer may be limnited to 60 lines. (¥)_Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary for questions in Section-B and C. SECTION - A_ 10x2=20 HEEEEEEEDFEEED HEEFT ESOT EEO E ED Note : Answer ALL the questions. 1. Whatis Flora? 2. Name two diseases caused by Mycoplasmas. Who are Herbalists ? What are the books written by them ? 3. 4, What is meant by parthenocarpic fruit ? How is it useful ? 5. Differentiate between apocarpous and syncarpous ovary. 6 . Give the technical description of anthers of Allium cepa. What is Osmosis ? What constituents of DNA are linked by glylosidic bond ? Which of the phases of cell cycle is of longest duration ? 5 ‘Name the type of land plants that can tolerate the salinities of the sea. ARARRRRRERRRAREAESSE EEE RRERESEE EEE E CESSES EES C ES SOSeeSeces GEEFEEEEEEEE DESO E ES EEE ERLE TEE E EE EE pd super gee». rotany Scanned with CamScanner13, Define - a) Juvenile phase rest, Comment. SEASSEDSSSEESASOOFEOSESSSEDESESSEEEODFOSED EDD DE e ee 19. Define root moditi 20. Describe the process of Fertilization in angiosperms. 21, Describe the internal structure of a dicot root. +tF+FSF+EFFESFEFFeesseeoPHEeoFPs ES FFES G4 ee toe Cpe super gee Note : Answer ANY SIX questions. 11. Write the role of Fung 12, Write a note on economic importance of Al b) Reproductive phase 14. Describe the non-essential floral parts of plants belonging to Fabaceae. 15. Though redundantly described as a resting phase, interphase does not really 16. What are Nucleosomes ? What are they made of ? 17, What is the difference between Lenticels and Stomata 18. Write a brief account on classification of xerophytes. uswer ANY TWO questions. ‘SECTION - B o |, * b ” ry 2 te in our daily life. ae and Bryophytes. involve SECTION - C 2x8=16 ‘ation, Explain, how root is modified to perform different functions. SASS SHES E EES SSFEEEEESSSEEEESEEESESESEEESEDEEEEESEEEDDSEEDED EDIE ED EDPPEEEESFPPODDODLDDD Botany —_______—@/ cette Scanned with CamScanner127 Total No. of Questions — 21 Regd. Total No. of Printed Pages —2 No. Part — III BOTANY, Paper-I (English Version) Time : 3 Hours { { Max. Marks : 60 Note: Read the following instructions carefully : 5. (i) Answer alll the questions of Section — A. Answer any six questions out of eight in Section - B and answer any two questions out of three in Section — C. (ii) In Section — A, questions from Sr. Nos. 1 to 10 are of “Very Short Answer Type”. Each question carries two marks. Every answer may be limited to 5 lines. Answer all the questions at one place in the same order. (iii) In Section — B, questions from Sr. Nos. 11 to 18 are of “Short Answer Type”. Each question carries four marks. Every answer may be limited to 20 lines. (iv) In Section — C, questions ftom Sr. Nos. 19 to 21 are of “Long Answer Type”. Each question carries eight marks. Every answer may be limited to 60 lines. (v) Draw labelled diagrams, wherever necessary for questions in Sections — B and C. : SECTION -A Note : Answer all questions, Each answer may be limited to 5 lines : 10x2=20 Define the terms couplet and lead in taxonomic key. Give the main criteria used for classification by Whittakar. Which group of plants is called vascular cryptogams ? Name the branch of Botany which deals with them. What is the morphology of cup like structure in cyathium ? In which family it is found ? Differentiate between apocarpous and syncarpous ovary. 127 (Day-5) : [tof2] P.7.0.10. fl. 12 13. 14. JAS. 16. 17. 18. 19, 20. 21. What is “Omega Taxonomy” ? What is the feature of a metacentric chromosome ? Starch, cellulose, glycogen, chitin are polysaccharides found among the following. Choose the one appropriate and write against each. (a) Cotton fibre (b) Exoskeleton of cockroach (c) Liver (d) Peeled potato At what stage of cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur ?- Hydrophytes show reduced xylem. ‘Why ? SECTION - B Note : Answer any six questions. Each answer may be limited to 20 lines: 6x4 =24 Give the salient features and importance of chrysophytes. Whiat is meant by homosporous and heterosporous pteridophytes ? Give two examples. Identify each part in a flowering plant and write whether it is haploid (n) or diploid (2n) (a) Ovary (b) Anther (c) Egg (d) Pollen (e) Male gamete () Zygote__ Describe the essential floral parts of plants belonging to Lilliaceae. What are the characteristics of a Prokaryotic cell 7 * Though redundantly described as a resting phase, interphase does not really involve rest. Comment. What is periderm ? How does periderm formation take place in the dicot stems ? Enumerate the morphological adaptations of hydrophytes. SECTION —C Note; Answer any two questions. Each answer may be limited to 60 lines: 2x8 =16 Explain different types of racemose inflorescences. Draw the diagram of a microsporangium and label its wall layers. Write briefly about the wall layers. Describe the internal structure of a dicot root. 127 (Day-5) [2of2]127 (ar | Total No. of Questions ~ 21 Regd. Total No, of Printed Pages ~ 2 No. | Part-II BOTANY, Paper-I (English Version) Time : 3 Hours} (Max. Marks : 60 Note: Read the following instructions carefully : (i) Answer all questions of Section — A. Answer any six questions out of eight in Section — B and answer aiy two questions out of three in Section ~ C. (ii) In Section ~ A, questions from SI. Nos. 1 to 10 are of “Very Short Answer Type” Each question carries two marks. Every answer may be limited to 5 lines. Answer all the questions at one place in the same order. Gi) In Section ~ B, questions from SI. Nos. 11 to 18 are of “Short Answer Type”. Each question carries four marks. Every answer may be limited to 20 lines. (iv) In Section ~ C, questions from SI. Nos. 19 to 21 are of “Long Answer Type”. Each question carries eight marks. Every answer may be limited to 60 lines. (¥) Draw labelled diagrams, wherever necessary for questions in Sections ~ B and C. SECTION ~A Note: Answer all questions. Each answ may be limited to $ lines 10x2=20 1 What is the basic unit of Classification ? Define it. 2-— What do the terms Phycobiont and Mycobiont signify ? 3<~ Name the books written by Parasara and mention the important aspects discussed in those books. AC Whaat is meant by Pulvinus Leaf Base ? In members of which Angiospermic family do you find them ? 5. What is meant by Epipetalous condition ? Give one example. 127 (Day-5) 1 PTO.10. i. 12. 13 14, 15. 16. 17. 18, 19. 20. 21 ‘What is Geocarpy ? Name the plant which exhibits this phenomenon. What is referred to as Satellite Chromosome ? Starch, Cellulose, Glycogen, Chiten are polysaccharides found among the following. Choose the one appropriate and write against each, (a) Cotton fibre () Exoskeleton of Cockroach (©) > Liver (a) Peeled potato An anther has 1200 pollengrains. How many pollen mother cells must have been there to produce them ? Hydrophytes show reduced Xylem, Why ? SECTION -B Note : Answer any six questions, ach answer may be limited to 20 lines: 6x4= 24 Give a brief account of Dinoflagellates. Differentiate between Liverworts and Mosses. List the changes observed in Angiosperm Flower subsequent to pollination and fertilisation. Describe the essential floral parts of plants belonging to Lilliaceae, Differentiate between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER). Though redundantly described as a resting phase interphase does not really involve rest. Comment, State the location and funetion of different types of Meristems. Write a brief account on classification of Xerophytes. SECTION -C Note : Answer any two questions. Each answer may be limited to 60 lines: 2x8=16 Define Root Modification, Explain how root is modified to perform different functions. With a neat, labelled diagram, describe the parts of a mature angiosperm emryo sac. Mention the role of Synergids. Describe the T.S. of Dicot Stem. 127 (Day-5) 2ineeeieteei REET clr | 127 [ar | Part - II ‘BOTANY, Paper - I (English Version) Note: Read the following instructions carefully : (Answer all the questions of Section A. Answer any six questions out eee B and answer any two questions out of three in In Section — A, questions from Sr. Nos. 1 to 10 are of “Very Short ‘Answer Type”. Each question carries two marks. Every answer may be limited to 5 lines. Answer all the questions at one place in the same order, : In Section — B, questions from Sr. Nos. 11 to 18 are of “Short Answer ‘Type’. Each question carries four marks. Every answer may be, limited to 20 lines. (iv) Im Section — C, questions from Sr, Nos. 19 to 21 are of “Long Answer Type”. Each question carries eight marks. Every answer may ‘be limited to 60 lines. () Draw labelled diagrams, wherever necessary for questions in Sections ~ B and C. ‘SECTION -A ‘Note: Answer all questions. Each answer may be limited to 5 lines: 10 x 2= 20 What is the basic unit of classification ? Define it. ae Give the main criteria used for classification by Whittaker. ‘Name the books written by Parasara and mention the important aspects discussed in those books. Differentiate fibrous roots from adventitious roots. [1of2] - 1275. Define placentation. What type of placontation is found in Dianthus ? 6. Write the floral formula of solanum plant. 7. What is referred to as satellite chromosome ? 8. Medicines are either man-made (ic. Synthetic) or obtained from living organisms like plants, bacteria, animals ete. and hence the latter are called natural products, Sometimes natural products are chemically altered by man to reduce toxicity or side effects. Write against each of the following . whether they were initially obtained as a natural product or as a Synthetic Chemical. (@) Penicillin (6) Sulfonamide (© Vitamin C @ Growth Hormone 9. Ifa tissue has at a given time 1024 cells, how many eycles of mitosis had the original parental single cell undergone ? 10. Hydrophytes show reduced xylem. Why ? SECTION-B Answer any six questions, Each answer may be limited to 20 lines: 6x4=24 11. What are the characteristic features of Euglenoids ? : 12, Give a brief account of Prothallus. 18. Define : (a) Juvenile phase, (b) Reproductive phase 14. Describe the essential floral parts of plants belonging to Liliaceae. 15. What is Cytoskeleton ? What functions is it involved in ? 5 16. Though redundantly described as a resting phase, interphase does not really involve rest. Comment. 17. State the location and function of different types of meristems, 18. Write a brief account on classification of Xerophytes. SECTION - C Note: Answer any two questions. Each answer may be limited to 60, lines = . 2x8=16 19. Explain how stem is modified variously to perform different: functions, 20. Draw the diagram of a microsporangium and label its wall layers. Write briefly about the wall layers. : 21. Describe the internal structure of a monocot root. [2 of 2] 127Total No. of Questions— 21 nate rid eee ® awe me TTT Part 11 BOTANY PaperI % (English Version) Time : 8 Hours Max. Marks : 60 ‘Read the following instructions carefully : () Answer ALL the questions of Section A. Answer any SIX questions out of eight in Section B and answer any TWO questions out of three in Section C. (In Section A, questions from Sr. Nos. 1 to 10 are of ‘Very Short Answer ‘Type’. Each question carries TWO marks, Every answer may be limited to 5 lines. Answer all the questions at one place in the same order. (iii) In Section B, questions from Sr. Nos. 11 to 18 are of ‘Short Answer ‘Type’. Each question carries FOUR marks. Every answer may be limited to 20 lines. . () In Section C questions from Sr. Nos. 19 to 21 are of ‘Long Answer ‘Type’. Each question carries EIGHT marks. Every answer may be limited to 60 lines. (v) Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary for questions in Sections B and C. SECTION A 10x2=20 Note :— Answer ALL the questions. Each answer may be limited to 5 lines. 1. What does IBN stand for 7 2 What do the terms ‘algal bloom’ and ‘red tides’ signify ? 3 Which group of plants is called vascular cryptogams ? Name the branch of Botany which deals with them ? 4. What is meant by Parthenocarpic fruit ? How is it useful ? 5. What is meant by Epipetalous condition ? Give an example. 127 Cry PTO.6 What is Geoearpy ? Name the plant which exhibits this phenomenon. 7. What is the function of a Polysome ? Give one example for each of amino acids, sugars, nucleotides and faity acids. 9 Which of the phases of cell cycle is of longest duration ? 10. Define Population and Community. SECTION B 6x4=24 Note :—Answer any SIX questions. Each answer may be limited to 20 lines. Il. Give a brief account of Dianoflagellates. 12, Differentiate between Red alage and Brown algae. 18. Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction ? 14. Give economic importance of plants belonging to Fabaceae. 15. What are nucleosomes ? What are they made of ? 16. Though redundantly described as a resting phase, interphase does not really involve rest. Comment. 17. What is the difference between Lenticels and Stomata ? 18. Enumerate the morphological adaptations of hydrophytes, SECTION © 2x8=16 Note :— Answer any TWO questions. Each answer may be limited to 60 lines. 19. Explain how stem is modified variously to perform different functions. 20. With a neat labelled diagram describe the parts of a mature angiosperm embryo sac. Mention the role of Synergids. 21, Describe the internal structure of a Dicot Root. 127 (2)Total No. of Questions— 21 nota No.of Pintad Pago 2 Reet. [TTT TLL Part III BOTANY Paper I : (English Version) Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 60 Note :—Read the following instructions carefully : (@ Answer ALL the questions of Section A. Answer any SIX questions out of eight in Section B.and answer any TWO questions out of three in Section C. (ii) In Section A, questions from Sr. Nos. 1 to 10 are of very short answer type. Each question carries TWO marks. Each answer may be limited to 5 lines. Answer all the questions at one place in the same order. (ii) In Section B, questions from Sr. Nos. 11 to 18 are of short answer type. Each question carries FOUR marks. Every answer may be limited to 20 lines. (iv) In Section C questions from Sr, Nos. 19 to 21 are of ‘Long Answer Type’. Each question carries EIGHT marks. Every answer may be limited to 60 lines. (v) Draw labelled diagrams, wherever necessary for questions in Section B and C. SECTION A 10x2=20 Note :— Answer ALL the questions, Each answer may be limited to 5 lines. 1, Define the terms ‘couplet’ and ‘lead’ in taxonomic key. 2 How are viroids different from viruses ? 3 Who is popularly known as ‘Father of Botany’ ? What was the book, written by him ? 4. What type of ‘inflorescence’ is found in Fig trees ? Why doés the insect Blastophaga visits the inflorescence of Fig tree ? 127 (1) P.T.O.5 Differentiate actinomorphic from zygomorphic flower. 6 What is geocarpy ?.Name the plant which exhibits this phenomenon. @ What is the significance of vacuole in plant cell ? a Which tissue of animals and plants exhibits meiosis ? 9. An anther has 1200 pollen grains. How many pollen mother cells must have been there to produce them ? 10. Climax stage is achieved quickly in secondary succession as compared to primary succession. Why ? SECTION B 6x4224 Note :—Answer any SIX questions. Each answer may be limited to 20 lines. 11. What are the characteristic features of Euglenoids ? 12 Differentiate between Red Algae and Brown Algae. 13, List the changes observed in angiosperm flower subsequent to pollination and fertilization. 14. Give economic importance of plants belonging to Fabaceae. 15. What are nucleosomes ? What are they made of ? 16, ' Though redundantly described as a resting phase; interphase does not really involve rest. Comment. 17, State the location and function of different types of meristems. 18 What are hydrophytes ? Briefly discuss the different kinds of hydrophytes with examples. SECTION C 2x8=16 Note :— Answer any TWO questions. Each answer may be limited to 60 lines. 19. Explain different types of racemose inflorescences. 20. With a neat, labelled diagram, describe the parts of a mature angiosperm embryo sac, Mention the role of synérgids. ‘1. Describe the internal structure of a monocot root. 127 (2)