UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2016 Paper-I

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1 (a). Give an account of general characteristics and classification of viruses. (15)
1 (b). Describe the characteristic features and economic importance of Cynobacteria. (15)
1 (c). Write an account of economic importance of bacteria. (10)
2 (a). What do you understand by immunity & infection? Discuss. (15)
2 (b). Give an account of causal organism, symptoms, life cycle & control measures of late blight disease
of potato and red rot disease of sugarcane. (15)
2 (c). Name the fungus which causes black rust of wheat? Name the various types of spores found in it.-
10
3 (a). With the help of neat & labelled diagram describe the structure and development of sporophyte of
Marchantia. (15)
3 (b). With the help of neat & labelled diagrams differentiate between the internal structures of Anthoceros
& Marchantia thallus. (15)
3 (c). Draw a neat and labelled diagram of L.S. of capsule of Sphagnum Moss (No need of any
description) (10)
4 (a). With the help of neat & labelled diagram describe the various types of stele present in Lycopodium.
(15)
4 (b). Describe the gametophyte of Equisetum. Draw neat and labelled diagram to illustrate your answer.
(15)
4 (c). Draw a well labelled, neat diagram of L.S. of strobilus of Selaginela (No need of any description).
(10)
Section-B
5 (a). Draw a neat and labelled diagram of transverse section of coralloid root of Cycas. Briefly describe it.
How it differs from the normal root anatomy? (15)
5 (b). With the help of neat & labelled diagram of L.S. of Ephedra ovule, describe its structure. (15)
5 (c). Draw a neat and labelled diagram of Pinus leaf. (No need of its description). (10)
6 (a). With the help of neat and labelled diagram describe the structure of Bennettitalien flower. (15)
6 (b). With the help of neat and labelled diagram describe the development and structure of Male
Gametophyte of Gnetum. (15)
6 (c). Totipotency and its applications. (10)
7 (a). With the help of examples describe the carpellary variation in various tribes of Rosaceae family.
(15)
7 (b). With the help of suitable diagram describe the structure and development of endosperms found in
angiosperms. (15)
7 (c). Give an account of Microsporogenesis in angiosperm. Illustrate your answer with suitable diagrams.
(10)
8 (a). Give an outline of modern system of classification as proposed by Takhtajan. (15)
8 (b). Give an account of vegetative characters of Cucurbitaceae family. Give the botanical names of five
plants belonging to this family. (15)
8 (c). Somatic hybridization & its application. (10)

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2016 Paper-II

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1 (a). Differentiate between Polytene chromosomes and Lamp brush Chromosomes. (15)
1 (b). Describe Protein synthesis. (15)
1 (c). Write a short note on Mutation. (10)
2 (a). Describe the structure & function of Golgi-bodies. (15)
2 (b). Explain the difference between Euchromatin & heterochromatin. (15)
2 (c). Write a short note on ultra-structure of eukaryotic cell. (10)
3 (a). Explain genetic recombination in bacteria. (15)
3 (b). Define linkage. Describe its importance in chromosomal mapping. (15)
3 (c). Write a short note on Restriction Enzyme. (10)
4 (a). Describe the method of construction of a plasmid vector taking an example of pBR322. (15)
4 (b). Explain briefly on genomic library. (15)
4 (c). Discuss the application of genetic engineering in human welfare with suitable examples. (10)
Section-B
5 (a). Write briefly the mechanism of absorption of water in plants. (15)
5 (b). Describe Calvin cycle and role of its enzymes in photosynthesis. (15)
5 (c). Write a short note on photorespiration in plants. (10)
6 (a). Explain the role of vernalization in flowering. (15)
6 (b). Discuss the role of growth hormones in abscission. (15)
6 (c). Explain the biochemical events during senescence (10)
7 (a). What is ecosystem? Explain Abiotic and Biotic components of ecosystem. (15)
7 (b). Write a short note on conservation of natural resources. (15)
7 (c). Write a short note on Plant succession. (10)
8 (a). Write the botanical name, family, plant part used and important uses of Rubber, Sarpagandha &
Jute. (15)
8 (b). Describe any two essential oil yielding plants. (15)
8 (c). Write a short note on biofertilizers. (10)

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2015 Paper-I

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1 (a). Point out the genetic recombination method. Discuss its importance in bacteria. (15)
1 (b). Draw a diagram of ultra-structure of Bacteriophage. Point out the main differences between lytic
cycle and lysogenic cycle related to the replication of viruses. (15)
1 (c). Write a detailed note on the application of microbes with reference to agriculture, industry &
medicine. (10)
2 (a). What do you understand by epidemiology? Discuss the factors related to Plant and pathogen
involved in disease development. (15)
2 (b). Give an account of plant disease management with particular reference to biological control of plant
disease. (15)
2 (c). Write a note on the disease given below, with reference to causal organism, symptomatology and
harmful effects-
Late blight of paddy, Rust of Tea, Rusts of Wheat (10)
3 (a). Draw diagram of mature sporophyte of Marchantia and Funaria in longitudinal section. Point out the
mains differences observed amongst them. (15)
3 (b). Write a characteristic feature of Psilopsida. Describe the silent features of sporophyte of Psilotum.
Point out the affinity of this with Rhynia. (15)
3 (c). Write a detailed note on economic uses of gymnosperms. (10)
4 (a). Explain the ultra structural developmental stages of pollen walls. (15)
4 (b). Distinguish the following-
Apomixis & Amphimixis
Xenia & Metaxenia
Ruminate & Liquid Endosperm (15)
4 (c). Draw diagrams in tubular form showing gametogenesis and sporogenesis stages of various
tetrasporic embryo sac. (10)
Section-B
5 (a). Explain the various theories regarding the development and differentiation of various organs from
root and shoot apices. (15)
5 (b). Explain the following- ‘Quiescent centre’, tunica corpus theory’, ‘secondary growth in Lianas’. (15)
5 (c). Differentiate the following- Centric & eccentric growth; inter fascicular & extra fascicular cambium;
medullary bundle & cortical bundle. (10)
6 (a). What do you understand by ICBN? Explain ‘Principles of Priority’, ‘typification’ and ‘citation’ under
nomenclature rules. (15)
6 (b). Point out the ‘principles of taxonomy’. Give an outline of two modern systems of classification of
angiosperms. Discuss the merits & demerits of each one of them. (15)
6 (c). Give an account of salient taxonomic characters of Cucurbitaceae and Apiaceae families with
particular reference to the androecium and gynoecium. (10)
7 (a). Write a detailed note on economic importance of the family Asteraceae. (15)
7 (b). Discuss the theories related to differentiation & regeneration of tissues & organs. (15)
7 (c). Explain the principles and methodology in Plant Tissue Culture. (10)
8 (a). Comment on the crop improvement through tissue culture technique taking one example of each
from oilseed crops & beverages crop. (15)
8 (b). Why genetic engineering constitutes one of the basic foundations of modern biotechnology? Explain
cybrids & somatic hybrids. (15)
8 (c). Explain the importance of RFLP and RAPD techniques. (10)

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2015 Paper-II

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1 (a). Write a short note on cell membrane. (15)
1 (b). Describe the function of mitochondria. (15)
1 (c). What is genetic code? (10)
2 (a). Explain genetic recombination in bacteria. (15)
2 (b). Explain the differences between mitosis and meiosis. (15)
2 (c). Write a short note on interaction of genes. (10)
3 (a). What do you mean by regulation of gene expression? (15)
3 (b). Write a short note on oncogenes. (15)
3 (c). What do you mean by restriction enzymes? (10)
4 (a). Discuss the mechanism of sex determination. (15)
4 (b). Describe the functions of essential micro & macro nutrients. (15)
4 (c). What is mutation? (10)
Section-B
5 (a). Describe the process of biological N2 fixation. (15)
5 (b). Write a short note on chemistry and classification of carbohydrates. (15)
5 (c). Describe the mechanism of enzyme action. (10)
6 (a). Write a short note on Photo-phosphorylation. (15)
6 (b). What do you understand by photorespiration? (15)
6 (c). What is C4 Carbon cycle? (10)
7 (a). Describe the functions of secondary metabolites. (15)
7 (b). Describe in detail about plant succession. (15)
7 (c). Write a short note on Petro-crops. (10)
8 (a). Describe the structure of Auxin and its role in agriculture. (15)
8 (b). Explain flow of energy in ecosystem. (15)
8 (c). Describe any two fibre yielding plants. (10)

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2014 Paper-I

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Answer any four of the following (4X10)
i. Role of microbes in agriculture
ii. Defense system of body
iii. Antigen
iv. Difference between mycoplasma & fungi
v. Components of Disease cycle
vi. Most Probable Number (MPN).
2. Give a brief answer of all parts: (10X4)
i. What types of Nucleic acid is present in TMV? Write three hosts of this virus.
ii. Can tobacco product also spread TMV infection?
iii. What is bolting?
iv. Name the plant diseases caused by Puccinia recondita, P. striformis & P. triticina.
v. Write two symptoms of club root of crucifers.
vi. Which plant disease is caused by the vector white fly Bemisia tabaci?
vii. Name the disease caused by Cephaleuros parasiticus Karst.
viii. Name the organism causing bacterial blight of paddy.
ix. Which group of microorganism causes leaf curl of papaya?
x. What is the relation between plasmid and bacteria? What is the use of plasmids?
3. Answer any two of the following (2X20)
i. Explain the term chlorosis, canker, mycelium & ooze.
ii. Describe two management techniques for late blight of potato or red rot of sugarcane.
iii. Discuss the four essential components for biotic disease development.
4. Answer all of the following (4X10)
i. What is callus? Write the process of differentiation from callus.
ii. How tissue culture can be used to produce virus free plants?
iii. Differentiate between hybrids and cybrids. How are cybrids obtained?
iv. Discuss various morphogenetic factors.
Section-B
5. Answer any four of the following (4X10)
i. Explain heterothallism in fungi with examples.
ii. Give a note on a pigments present in various algal taxa.
iii. Discuss occurrence, structure and function of elators. How do they differ from pseudoelators?
iv. Discuss the morphological nature of the sporocarp of any heterosporous pteridophytes.
v. With the help of diagrams only, illustrate the structure and mode of reproduction of a Bacteriophage.
vi. What is a fossil? Describe various types of fossils.
6. Answer any two of the following (2X20)
i. Give an account of the development of a typical dicot embryo.
ii. Describe the anomalous secondary growth in a dicot stem giving labelled diagrams.
iii. Describe different kinds of female gametophytes in angiosperms.
iv. Explain the development of male gametophyte in any conifer studied by you.
7. Enlist various systems of modern classifications of plants. Give an outline of any modern classification
and highlights its suitability.
8. Giving the floral structure, floral diagram and floral formula, describe family Orchidaceae or Rosaceae.
Also give the economic importance of the family.

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2014 Paper-II

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Endoplasmic Reticulum
ii. Chloroplast
iii. Golgibody
iv. Genetic Code
v. Linkage
2. Describe meiosis and discuss its significance. (40)
3. What is photorespiration? Describe various factors affecting this process.
4. Write short notes on any two of the following(2X20)
i. Kreb’s Cycle
ii. Nitrogen Cycle
iii. C3 & C4 Carbon fixation
Section-B
5. Define ecosystem. Describe in brief the structure and function of an ecosystem.
6. Write short notes on any four of following (4X10)
i. Classification of carbohydrate
ii. Water pollution
iii. Threatened plants and their conservation
iv. Protein synthesis
v. Rubber yielding plants
7. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Coir
ii. Tea
iii. Cinchona
iv. Sal
8. Write short notes on any two of following (2X20)
i. Natural Resources and their conservation
ii. Biofertilizers
iii. Genetic Engineering

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2013 Paper-I

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. What do you understand by heteroecious rust? Describe the disease cycle of rust studied by you.-40
2. What do you mean by Bacteriophage? Describe the replication of Phage particle. (40)
3. Write short notes on any four of the following-4X10
i. Economic importance of fungi
ii. Significance of heterospory
iii. Leaf curl of papaya
iv. Totipotency
v. Double fertilization and its importance
vi. Coralloid roots of Cycas.
4. Differentiate between any four of following-(4x10)
i. Hybrid and cybrids
ii. Eucarpic and holocarpic fungi
iii. Wind pollinated and insect pollinated plants
iv. Natural and phylogenetic systems classification
v. Rannunculaceae & Asteraceae
vi. Plant Virus & Animal Virus
Section-B
5. Explain any four of the following (4X10)
i. Secondary meristem activity in Dracaena
ii. Androecium of Family Asclepiadaceae
iii. Sexual Reproduction in Fungi
iv. Viroids
v. Genetic Recombination in Bacteria by conjugation
vi. Development of Embryo sac in Fritillaria.
6. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Merits and demerits of telome theory
ii. Polyspermy
iii. Distribution of gymnosperms in India
iv. Distinguishing features of family Lamiaceae
v. Polarity in Plant morphogenesis
vi. Various types of steles found in Pteridophytes
7. Describe the family Cucurbitaceae and Orchidaceae with the help of floral formula and floral diagram.
Write their economic importance also.
8. Describe the development of female gametophyte in Pinus. How does it differ from the development of
female gametophyte in angiosperms?

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2013 Paper-II

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Cell cycle
ii. Law of independent assortment
iii. Cell membrane
iv. Duplicate gene
v. Gene mapping
2. Describe any two of the following (2X20)
i. Determination of sex
ii. Role of polyploidy in evolution
iii. Properties of genetic code
3. Discuss the application of Genetic Engineering in human welfare.
4. What is photosynthesis? Describe various factors affecting photosynthesis.
Section-B
5. Describe in detail the structure of protein and its synthesis.
6. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Seed dormancy
ii. Plant succession
iii. Radioactive pollution
iv. Pond ecosystem
v. Fermentation
7. Give the source, botanical name of the two plants of each, name of the family to which it belongs and
important uses of the following:
i. Rubber
ii. Timber
iii. Fibre
iv. Non alcoholic beverages
8. Give a detailed account of the origin of cultivated plants. (40)

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2012 Paper-I

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write the causal organism, symptoms, disease cycle and control measures of red rot of sugarcane.
(40)
2. Describe roles of microorganisms in industries. (40)
3. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Microbiology of soil
ii. Economic importance of gymnosperms
iii. Structure of virus
iv. Capsule of Anthoceros.
v. Pentaxylon
vi. Citrus canker disease
4. Differentiate any four of the following (4X10)
i. Mycoplasma and Virus
ii. Malvaceae and Brassicaceae on the basis of androecium
iii. Gram positive and gram negative bacteria
iv. Transformation and transduction
v. Bract scale and ovuliferous scale
vi. Monosporic and bisporic type of embryo sac
Section-B
5. Explain any four of the following (4X10)
i. Protoplast culture
ii. Endosperm development in angiosperms
iii. Economic importance of algae
iv. Microsporogenesis in angiosperms
v. Anomalous secondary growth in Boerhavia stem
vi. Heterospory
6. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Floral characters of Poaceae
ii. Deuteromycotina
iii. Sexual reproduction in green algae
iv. Outline of modern system of classification of angiosperms
v. Ovule of Cycas
vi. Asexual reproduction in bryophytes
7. With the help of floral formula and floral diagram, describe the family Asclepiadaceae and Solanaceae.
Write their economic importance also. (40)
8. Write an account on somaclonal variations. Discuss their applications also.

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2012 Paper-II

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. With the help of suitable diagrams describe meiosis and discuss its significance in evolution.
2. Draw labelled diagram of any 4 of the following (Description is not required) (4X10)
i. Chloroplast
ii. Plasma Membrane
iii. Mitochondria
iv. Golgibody
v. Nucleus
3. Describe the role of nucleic acids in protein synthesis (40)
4. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Genomic library
ii. Ribosome
iii. Linkage and crossing over
iv. Classification of carbohydrates
v. Macro & Micronutrients
Section-B
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Petro crops
ii. Biofertilizers
iii. Fibre Yielding plants
6. Give an account of the ‘Kreb’s Cycle’.
7. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Endangered plants and their conservation
ii. Green house effect
iii. Plant succession on rocks
iv. Halophytes
v. Abiotic and biotic components
8. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (8X5)
i. Neel
ii. Sarpagandha
iii. Rubber
iv. Coffee
v. Khus oil
vi. Coconut
vii. Turmeric
viii. Asafoetida

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2011 Paper-I

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Antigen antibody reaction
ii. Fermentation
iii. Verticillaster inflorescence
iv. Structure of mycoplasma
v. Capsid
2. Write an essay on the role of microorganisms in decomposition of organic matter.(40)
3. Write the casual organism, symptoms, disease cycle and control measures of Late blight disease of
potato. (40)
4. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Female gametophytes of angiosperms
ii. Floral characteristics of Asteraceae
iii. Anomalous secondary growth in Strychnos stem
Section-B
5. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Vegetative reproduction in bryophytes
ii. Criteria used in classification of algae
iii. Salient features of Magnoliaceae
iv. Dwarf shoot of Pinus
v. Pseudo embryo sac
6. Discuss alternation of generation in pteridophytes.(40)
7. Write salient features of International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. (40)
8. Explain any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Inflorescence in Euphorbiaceae family
ii. Living fossil
iii. Merits and demerits of Takhtajan system of classification
iv. Totipotency
v. Megasprophyll in Cycas
vi. Cybrids

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2011 Paper-II

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Discuss the mechanism of C2 cycle in plants. Photorespiration is a waste process. Comment.
2. Explain any two of the following (2X20)
i. λ- phage (Lambda phage)
ii. Mechanism of enzyme action
iii. Laws of heredity
3. What is protein? Describe different steps of translation in prokaryote.
4. Write short notes on (4X10)
i. Prophase-I
ii. Steward’s theory of stomatal movement
iii. Air pollution
iv. Role of mutation in crop improvement.
Section-B
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. t-RNA
ii. Genetic Code
iii. Recombinant DNA Technology
6. Discuss the Following (4X10)
i. Energy flow in ecosystem
ii. Soil as factor
iii. Plant succession in pond
iv. Endemism
7. Write the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (8X5)
i. Black Pepper
ii. Sunn Hemp
iii. Sugarcane
iv. Clove
v. Tea
vi. Chilgoza
vii. Quinine
viii. Soybean
8. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Biological N2 Fixation
ii. Role of Auxin and ethylene in agriculture and horticulture
iii. Diffusion
iv. Secondary metabolites

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2010 Paper-I

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write the casual organisms, brief account of symptoms and control measures of any four of the plant
diseases:
i. Wilt of arhar
ii. Citrus Canker
iii. Late blight of potato
iv. Rust of wheat
v. Red rot of sugarcane
2. Write an account on Hutchinson’s system of classification of angiosperms.
3. Discuss the Following (4X10)
i. Mycorrhiza
ii. Heterotrichous green algae
iii. Protonema of Moss
iv. Principles of International Union of Botanical Nomenclature
4. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Transduction
ii. Bacterial cell wall
iii. Plasmids
iv. Fern Prothallus
v. Mode of nutrition in bacteria
Section-B
5. Differentiate between any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Pathogenecity & pathogenesis
ii. Cleistothecium and apothecium
iii. Cellulose and lignin
iv. Bast fibres and Surface fibres
v. Abnormal secondary growth in stem of Bignonia & Dracaena.
6. Explain the following (4X10)
i. Embryo development in Pinus
ii. Androecium of Asclepiadaceae
iii. Heterocyst
iv. Ultra-structure of a cyno-bacterial cell
7. Describe the floral characters of the following families. Write botanical names of two plants of each
family: (4X10)
i. Magnoliaceae
ii. Poaceae
iii. Apocynaceae
iv. Euphorbiaceae
8. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Heterospory
ii. Major types of fossils
iii. Types of embryo
iv. Manoxylic & Pycnoxylic wood
v. Somatic hybrids

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2010 Paper-II

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. With the help of suitable diagram, describe meiosis.
2. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Endoplasmic reticulum and its functions
ii. Structure of Chromosomes and its functions
iii. Gene amplification
iv. Golgi body and its functions
3. Describe the role of nucleic acids in protein synthesis.
4. Differentiate between the following: (4X10)
i. Micro elements and macro-elements
ii. Nastic and tropic movements
iii. Cytokinins & ethylene
iv. Transpiration and guttation
Section-B
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Plant succession
ii. Linkage and crossing over
iii. Abiotic and biotic components
iv. Mitochondria and its functions
6. Give an account of classification and biological significance of carbohydrates.
7. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (8X5)
i. Rubber
ii. Teak
iii. Heeng
iv. Jute
v. Turmeric
vi. Opium
vii. Nutmeg
viii. Mace
8. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Genomic library
ii. Natural resources of forest and its control measures
iii. Ecological pyramids
iv. Threatened plants

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2009 Paper-I

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write the casual organisms, brief account of their epidemiology and control measures of any four plant
diseases:
i. Mosaic Disease of Tobacco
ii. Citrus Canker
iii. Rust of Tea
iv. Leaf curl of papaya
v. Wilt disease of arhar
2. How is microbiology applicable in pharmaceutical industry and agriculture? Explain with suitable
examples.
3. Differentiate between any 4 of the following: (4X10)
i. Cyno-bacteria & red algae
ii. Obligate and facultative parasite
iii. Somatic Hybrids & Cybrids
iv. Lamiaceae & Verbenaceae
v. Autoecious & Heteroecious rust
4. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Abnormal secondary growth in Boerhavia stem
ii. Protoplast culture
iii. Edible fungi
iv. Mycoplasma
v. Isomorphic alternation of generation in algae
Section-B
5. Discuss stellar system in pteridophytes.
6. Differentiate between any 4 of the following: (4X10)
i. Bryophytes and pteridophytes
ii. Natural and phylogenetic classification systems
iii. Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae
iv. Cork cambium and vascular cambium
v. Helobial and cellular endosperm
7. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Endothelium
ii. Male cone of Cycas
iii. Vegetative propagation in bryophyte
iv. Heterocyst
v. Sexual reproduction in Vaucheria
8. Discuss any four of the following (4X10)
i. Capitulum inflorescence
ii. Pentaxylon
iii. Principle of Priority
iv. Apomixis
v. Double fertilization

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2009 Paper-II

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. What do you understand by genetic engineering? Give a brief account of steps involved in the
production of transgenic plants.
2. Discuss the Following (4X10)
i. Why was the DNA selected as genetic material?
ii. How was the first codon of genetic code decoded?
iii. How are Okazaki fragments produced?
iv. Mention conditions when Mendel’s dihybrid ratio of 9:3:3:1 is modified to 13:3 ratio.
3. Describe C4 cycle of photosynthesis. Discuss its advantage and disadvantage.
4. Write short notes on (4X10)
i. Cell cycle
ii. Nucleosome
iii. Allopolyploidy
iv. Plasma Membrane
Section-B
5. Give a brief account of the following (4X10)
i. Gene rearrangement
ii. pBR-322
iii. Operon
iv. Gynandromorph
6. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (8X5)
i. Reserpine
ii. Manila Hemp
iii. Coffee
iv. Coir
v. Kesar
vi. Ginger
vii. Cashew
viii. Groundnut
7. Write explanatory notes on the following (4X10)
i. Man-a dominant biotic factor
ii. Plant succession on sand
iii. Noise pollution
iv. Global warming
8. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Osmosis
ii. Dormancy
iii. Gibberellins
iv. Nitrogenase

UPPCS (Mains-Special) Botany- 2008 Paper-I

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Discuss the principles of Hutchinson’s system of classification. Give its outline merits and demerits.
2. Write the casual organism and symptoms of the disease ‘late blight of potato’ and ‘red rot of
sugarcane’. Give an account of disease cycle and control measures of the diseases.
3. What do you understand by microbial diversity? Give an account of different types of diversified groups
of microorganisms.
4. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Spikelets
ii. Economic importance of gymnosperms
iii. Life cycle of Ectocarpus
iv. Waste treatment and recycling by use of microbes.
Section-B
5. Describe diagnostic characteristics of the following families. Write botanical names of two plants of
each family: (4X10)
i. Cucurbitaceae
ii. Asclepiadaceae
iii. Euphorbiaceae
iv. Orchidaceae
6. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Principles of botanical nomenclature
ii. Abnormal secondary growth in Strychnos stem
iii. Economic importance of algae
iv. Characteristic features of bryophyta
7. Write in brief on the following (2X20)
i. What are Monosporic bisporic and tetrasporic embryo sac? Give an illustrated account of development
of normal type of embryo sac.
ii. Applications of plant cell and tissue culture.
8. Draw a well labelled diagram of the following. (No Description is required)
i. T.S. of rhizome of Marsilea
ii. Sex organs of Chara
iii. L.S. of apothecium of Peziza
iv. L.S. of capsule of Funaria

UPPCS (Mains-Special) Botany- 2008 Paper-II

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Nitrogen fixation
ii. Ascent of sap
iii. Prophase-I of meiosis
iv. Metacentric chromosome
2. Describe C3 cycle of photosynthesis. How does it differ from C4 cycle? Discuss.
3. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Endoplasmic reticulum
ii. Fermentation
iii. Recombinant DNA
4. What are coenzymes? Describe the characteristics of enzymes and its mechanism of action.
Section-B
5. Who coined the term ‘ecosystem’? Describe in brief the structure and function of any ecosystem.
6. Describe briefly the organization and function of the following: (2X20)
i. Peroxisomes
ii. Ribosome
7. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Water pollution and its control
ii. Biodiversity
iii. Threatened plants and their conservation
8. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (8X5)
i. Cotton
ii. Quinine
iii. Coriander
iv. Agar-agar
v. Coconut oil
vi. Kattha
vii. Asafoetida
viii. Turmeric

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2008 Paper-I

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write an essay on microbes in nature. Discuss the role of microbes in soil, water and air.
2. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Numerical taxonomy
ii. Economic importance of Poaceae
iii. Kingdom Protista
iv. Origin of archesporium in bryophytes
3. What is morphogenesis? Describe important aspects of morphogenesis in plants.
4. Give an account of the following plant diseases:
i. Citrus Canker (10)
ii. Late blight of potato (10)
iii. Red rot of sugarcane (10)
iv. Leaf blight of paddy (10)
Section-B
5. Give an account of nature, transmission and multiplication of viruses.
6. Enumerate the diagnostic features of the following families. Write botanical names of two plants of
each family.
i. Apiaceae
ii. Malvaceae
iii. Lamiaceae
iv. Arecaceae
7. What do you mean by Monosporic, bisporic and tetrasporic embryo-sac? Describe the development of
Polygonum type of embryo-sac.
8. Explain the following with the help of labelled diagrams only: (4X10)
i. L.S. of sporophyte of Anthoceros
ii. L.S. of strobilus of Selaginela
iii. T.S. of Pinus needle
iv. Floral diagram and floral formula of Nerium indicum

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2008 Paper-II

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Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Draw a well labelled diagram of the following. (No Description is required) (4X10)
i. Meiosis
ii. Ultrastructure of Mitochondria
iii. Structure of Prokaryotic cell
iv. Nitrogen cycle in nature
2. In light of recent researches describe various applications of genetic engineering in the welfare of the
human being.
3. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Vernalization
ii. Ornamental plants
iii. Cytokinin
iv. Photoperiodism
v. Geotropism
4. Describe the role of nucleic acids in protein synthesis.
Section-B
5. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Halophytes
ii. Causes of pollution
iii. Gums
iv. Cynobacteria
v. Biopesticides
vi. Classification of the carbohydrates
6. What do you mean by ecological pyramids? Give an account of different types of ecological pyramids
in some important ecosystems.
7. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (8X5)
i. Sal
ii. Reserpine
iii. Coir
iv. Rubber
v. Kesar
vi. Morphine
vii. Taxol
viii. Chilgoza pine
8. Differentiate between any 4 of the following: (4X10)
i. Guttation & transpiration
ii. Community & population
iii. Anaerobic respiration and fermentation
iv. Biotic components and Abiotic components
v. Ecads and Ecotypes
vi. Micronutrients and macronutrients

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2007 Paper-I

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Describe the role of microorganisms in agriculture.
2. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Polarity
ii. Economic importance of viruses
iii. Polyembryony
iv. Structure of a bacterial cell
3. Describe the life cycle of causal organism of rust of wheat. Write note on its control measures.
4. Draw a well labelled diagram of the following. (No Description is required) (4X10)
i. T.S. of Coralloid roots of Cycas
ii. V.T.S. of gemma cup of Marchantia
iii. L.S. of cone of Equisetum
iv. Floral diagram and floral formula of Ocimum sanctum
Section-B
5. Describe in detail: (2X20)
i. Tissue culture
ii. Somaclonal variations
6. What is secondary growth? With the help of suitable diagrams, describe secondary growth in dicot
stem.
7. Describe distinguishing features of the family Euphorbiaceae. Write botanical names of six
economically important plants of this family.
8. Differentiate between the following: (4X10)
i. Ascomycetes & Basidiomycetes
ii. Alpha taxonomy and omega taxonomy
iii. Eusporangiate & Leptosporangiate fern
iv. Stamens in Malvaceae and Brassicaceae

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2007 Paper-II

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. What are G.M. Plants? Describe the various steps involved in producing transgenic plants for crop
improvement.
2. Write short notes on (4X10)
i. Cytoplasmic inheritance
ii. Cell mitotic cycle
iii. Gene amplification
iv. Mitochondrial DNA
3. (a) Describe the mechanism of opening and closing of stomata.
(b) What are trace elements? What are their functions in plants?
4. Describe carbon fixation cycles in C3 and C4 plants.
Section-B
5. (a) Describe the role of plant growth substances in agriculture.
(b) What are phytohormones? Describe their role in flower induction.
6. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Ex-situ conservation
ii. Biogeochemical cycle
iii. Sources of pollution
iv. Bioremediation
7. Describe the flow of energy in aquatic ecosystem.
8. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (10X4)
i. Jatropha oil
ii. Ephedrine
iii. Quinine
iv. Isaphgol
v. Peppermint
vi. Cashew nut
vii. Fennel (saunf)
viii. Bitter gourd
ix. Ergot
x. Khus oil

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2006 Paper-I

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. What do you understand by the studies of microbiology? Give a detail account of its significance in
pharmaceutical and agriculture industries.
2. Explain the following:
i. Why blue green algae are not bacteria?
ii. What are the characteristic features of those microorganisms which can be used as indicators of water
quality?
iii. Fixation of N2 by microorganisms.
iv. Elementary classification of bacteria
3. Give a comparative account of the following:
i. Common symptoms of viral and bacterial diseases in plants
ii. Manoxylic and pycnoxylic wood
iii. Rusts and smuts
iv. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
4. Write brief and illustrated answer of the following:
i. Sporophyte of Anthoceros
ii. Prochlorophytes
iii. Heterosporous pteridophytes
iv. Rust disease of tea
Section-B
5.
i. Answer the following (10X2)
a. Classification of Bentham & Hooker
b. Rules of botanical nomenclature
ii. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (4X5)
a) Mustard
b) Bitter gourd
c) Rose
d) Vanilla
6. Write brief and illustrated notes with suitable examples on the following:
i. Phyllotaxy
ii. Cyathium
iii. Megasporogenesis
iv. Anomalous secondary growth
7. What are different morphogenetic factors? Describe the rules of such factors in morphogenesis.
8. Write short notes on any 2 of the following (2X20)
i. Somatic hybridization and its importance
ii. Protoplast culture

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2006 Paper-II

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Give a detailed account of structural and changes found in the chromosomes.
2. Discuss the Following (2X20)
i. DNA is the genetic material
ii. Importance of pBR-322
3. Give a detailed account of Glycolysis.
4. Write short notes on the following (2X20)
i. Biological N2 fixation
ii. Classification of carbohydrates
Section-B
5. Give a detailed account of the effect of soil factors on plant growth and development.
6. Write short notes on the following (2X20)
i. Energy flow
ii. Adaptations in plants
7. Write an essay on the origin of cultivated plants.
8. Give a brief account of fibre and timber yielding plants in India.

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2005 Paper-I

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. What do you understand by infection & immunity? Discuss.
2. Give an account of the use of microbes in: (4X10)
i. Waste treatment and recycling
ii. Dairy industry
iii. Agriculture
iv. Production of biogas
3. Give an account of the reproduction in bacteria.
4. What are the differences between rust and smut diseases? Give an account of the life cycle of the
causal organisms of these diseases in wheat and barley respectively.
Section-B
5. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Double fertilization and triple fusion
ii. Botanical nomenclature
iii. Fossils
iv. Linnaeus’s system of classification
6. a) Give an account of the functions and morphological nature of endosperms
b) Describe and draw floral diagram of the following:
i. Rosaceae
ii. Verbenaceae
iii. Magnoliaceae
iv. Poaceae
7. Give an account of the following (2X20)
i. Differentiation and regeneration of tissue
ii. Methods and application of tissue culture
8. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Totipotency
ii. Somatic hybrid and cybrids
iii. Somaclonal variations
iv. Secondary growth
UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2005 Paper-II
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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Structure of mitochondrial membrane
ii. Protein miceller model
iii. Oxisomes
iv. Quantasome concept
2. Explain in detail the Mendel’s laws of inheritance
3. Describe the mechanism of CO2 fixation in C3 and C4 plants. Also give their structural and
physiological differences.
4. Give an illustrated account of genetic organization of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.
Section-B
5. What are the phytogeographical principles? Discuss the factors which affect distribution of plant
species.
6. Give an illustrated account of botany of the important oil yielding plants of India, their cultivation,
extraction of oil from plants and uses of essential oils with examples.
7. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Cyclic and non-cyclic photo phosphorylation
ii. Mechanism of photo phosphorylation
iii. Describe nitrogen metabolism in plants
iv. Water absorption by plants.
8. Give the botanical names of the plants yielding the following products and explain its economic
importance- Reserpine, Rosewood & Coffee. Also throw light on the botany of the plants.

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Give an account of the microbial diversity in water. Discuss the common diseases and their causal
organisms, transmitted through water.
2. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Immunity
ii. Infection
iii. Antibiotics
iv. Biodegradation
3. How will you differentiate between rust and smut diseases? Discuss the life cycle of causal organism of
rust disease of wheat.
4. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Sirenin
ii. Heterothallism
iii. Morphogenetic factors
iv. Different types of embryo sac in angiosperms
Section-B
5. Write short notes on (2X20)
i. Sexual reproduction in Fucus
ii. Cytotaxonomy
6. Differentiate between the following: (4X10)
i. Solanaceae & Lamiaceae
ii. Arecaceae & Poaceae
iii. Apiaceae and Malvaceae
iv. Rannunculaceae and Rosaceae
7. Draw well labelled diagram of the following:
i. V.T.S. of Marchantia thallus
ii. T.S. normal root of Cycas
iii. L.S. strobilus of Selaginela
iv. Floral diagram of spikelet of wheat
8. Give a brief account of the following:
i. Micro propagation
ii. Protoplast culture
iii. Somatic hybridization
iv. Different types of fossils

UPPCS (Mains-Special) Botany- 2004 Paper-II

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Briefly give illustrated accounts of the following:
i. Major differences in a ultra structure of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
ii. Bacterial genetic recombination
2. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Cell cycles-different types
ii. RNA Types
iii. Cytoplasmic inheritance
iv. Gene amplification
3. Give a brief account of (2X20):
i. Cloning vectors, their relative role
ii. Application of genetic engineering in human welfare
4. Briefly describe:
i. Mechanism of enzyme action
ii. Nitrogen fixation mechanisms found in different nitrogen fixing organisms
Section-B
5. Give a brief account of the essential plant nutrient elements. Discuss the roles of any five such
elements and highlight their respective deficiency effects on plant growth.
6. Give a brief account of the following (2X20):
i. Role and importance of plant growth regulators in agriculture, forestry and horticulture.
ii. Phytochrome- its role in plant development
7. Briefly describe the biotic & Abiotic components of the ecosystem, highlighting their special importance
in the sustenance of the ecosystem.
8. A) What are millets? Write botanical names and families of five different millets. (20)
B) Give botanical name, family and morphology of the respective plant organs producing: (20)
i. Bio-diesel
ii. Jute
iii. Rubber
iv. Artemisinin
v. Ashwagandha

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2004 Paper-I

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Name the causal organisms and Give a brief account of epidemiology and control measures of any four
of the following plant diseases:
i. Leaf curl of papaya
ii. Leaf blight of paddy
iii. Rust of tea
iv. Red rot of sugarcane
v. Rust of wheat
2. Define biofertilizers. Give suitable examples. Discuss the role of microbial biofertilizers in agriculture.
3. Differentiate between the following: (4X10)
i. Blue green algae & red algae
ii. Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes
iii. Parasite & Saprophytes
iv. Gram negative & Gram Positive bacteria
4. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Symptoms of citrus canker and measures to control it.
ii. Nodulation in leguminous plant
iii. Single cell protein
iv. TMV structure
Section-B
5. Differentiate between any 4 of the following: (4X10)
i. Algae & bryophytes
ii. Homosporous and heterosporous fern
iii. Alpha-taxonomy & omega-taxonomy
iv. Solanaceae & Malvaceae
v. Monosporic & tetrasporic embryo sac
6. Give a brief account of economic importance of algae.
7. Explain any 4 of the following (4X10)
i. Triphasic life cycle of red algae
ii. Pollen grain of Pinus
iii. Coralloid roots of Cycas
iv. Peristome
v. Polarity
8. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
i. Totipotency
ii. Parthenogenesis
iii. Anther culture
iv. Cell differentiation

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2004 Paper-II

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write brief account of the following:
A) cDNA
B) Nucleoid & Nucleus
C) Golgi Apparatus
D) Glyoxisome
2. What are plasmids? How are plasmid vectors constructed? What are their roles in Biotechnology?
Discuss.
3. Discuss the various mechanism of DNA Replication. Which is the most likely mechanism operating
under in-vivo conditions? Justify your answer with the help of experimental evidences.
4. What are co-enzymes? Describe the structure, function and mechanism of action of at least three co-
enzymes.
Section-B
5. A) Discuss the role of different hormones in the growth and development of plants.
B) Give an account of types of phosphorylation in biological system. Explain how it helps in energy
regulation of the cell?
6. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
A) Primary producers
B) Soil erosion
C) Climax Community
D) Green house effect
7. What is plant succession? Describe the different stages of succession in a pond.
8. Give the botanical names, name of the families of two each of plants to which they belong whose under
mentioned parts are of economic value and mention their economic products and uses. (5X8)
A) Endosperm
B) Stigma
C) Cotyledons
D) Bark
E) Entire flower bud

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Give suitable examples and discuss the importance of microbiology in industry and medicine.
2. Write the casual organism, brief account of epidemiology and control measures of any four of the
following plant diseases:
A) Citrus canker
B) Late blight of potato
C) Red rot of sugarcane
D) Wilt of arhar
E) Smut of barley
3. Differentiate between
A) Antibody & Antibiotics
B) Fungicide & Fungistatic
C) Eubacteria & Archaebacteria
D) Green algae & Blue green algae
4. A) A diseased plant shows mosaic symptoms. How will you identify the causal organism?
B) Write short notes on the following (4X5)
(i) BOD (ii) Denitrification
(iii) Commensalism (iv) Vaccine
Section-B
5. Give a brief account of economic importance of algae and fungi:
6. Differentiate between
A) Alpha-taxonomy & Omega Taxonomy
B) Monosporic & Tetrasporic
C) Sporophytes of Marchantia & Pellia
D) Lectotype & Neotype
7. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
A) Correlation
B) Somaclonal Variation
C) Numerical Taxonomy
D) Endosperm Haustoria
E) Polarity
8. Explain any 5 of the following (5X8)
A) Morphology of tendrils in Vitis.
B) Secondary growth in Dracaena stem
C) Gynoecium in family Rosaceae
D) Inflorescence in family Euphorbiaceae
E) Placentation in Parietales
F) Phylogenetic importance of Magnoliaceae

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Give the ultrastructure of mitochondria & explain briefly the respiratory processes taking place in it.
2. A) What are the genomic libraries & how can they be prepared?
B) Write note on cloning vector.
3. A) Describe the mechanism of nitrogen fixation by plants.
B) Describe the role of temperature as stimulus for induction of flowering in plants.
4. Write detailed notes on the following
A) Cell Cycle
B) Gene Amplification
C) Secondary metabolites
Section-B
5. A) Discuss the factors which provide stability to an ecosystem.
B) What are the ecological characteristics of a climax community? Discuss mono & poly climax theories.
6. Write short notes on the following (2X20)
A) Growth regulators
B) Cynobacteria
7. A) What are pesticides? Explain briefly how are they harmful to ecosystem?
B) What is energy plantation? Discuss the criteria for selection of a plant species to such plantations.
8. A) What are biofertilizers and how are they useful as compared to other fertilizers?
B) Discuss briefly the role of mutation in evolution.

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2002 Paper-I

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(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. Write short notes on any 4 of the following (4X10)
A. Viral diseases of papaya and tobacco
B. Symptoms of bacterial and fungal diseases
C. Toxins & pathogenesis
D. Name the causal organism of root knot and its control measures.
E. Rust of tea
2. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
A. Disease cycle
B. Inoculum potential
C. Predisposing factors
D. Physiological specialization
3. Write explanatory notes on the following (4X10)
A. Biofertilizers
B. Integrated pest management
C. Viroids
D. Ultrastructure of a bacterial cell
4. Write descriptive notes on the following (4X10)
A. Antigen-Antibody interaction
B. Role of plasmids and their importance
C. Microbes and water borne diseases
D. Important microbes related to making of milk products
Section-B
5. Write short notes on the following (4X10)
A. Resurrection plants
B. Sporocarp
C. Prothallus of Lycopodium
D. Major types of fossils
6. What is Totipotency? Discuss the significance of regenerating plants from single cell under asceptic
conditions.
7. Describe the floral characters of the following families. Write botanical names of the two plants of each
family.
8. Describe any 4 of the following (4X10)
A. Types of embryo sacs in angiosperms
B. Salient features of classification of angiosperm proposed by Cronquist
C. Double fertilization & Triple fusion
D. Pneumatophores
E. Meristematic tissues

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2002 Paper-II

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: (i) There are total 8 questions in two sections printed in both Hindi & English.
(ii) Answer five questions selecting at least two from each section.
(iii) Marks are given against each of the question.
(iv) All Questions carry equal marks (40).
Section-A
1. A) What are energy rich compounds? Explain their significance.
B) Give the chemical composition of plasma membrane.
C) Describe the bases found in DNA & RNA.
2. Give an account of the morphology, ultrastructure and chemistry of the chromosomes.
3. A) Describe the principle of recombinant DNA technology. Indicate its usage.
B) Describe an experiment which showed that RNA carries the genetic information in Viruses.
4. A) What are cistron, recon and muton? How are they related to term gene?
B) Explain the technique of plant tissue culture.
C) What do you understand by enzyme repression? Explain the mechanism by giving an example.
Section-B
5. A) Describe in brief the seed dormancy in tropical and temperate plants.
B) How will you show that the leaf is site of the perception of the photoperiodic stimulus?
C) What are different pathways by which carbon dioxide is fixed by green plants? Which type of fixation is
the most efficient and why?
6. What happens to the following during the course of community development? Explain.
7. Write on the following
A) Biomagnification
B) Green House gases and their impact on global climate.
C) Biofilms and their significance in removal of organic wastes from the sewage.
8. Give the botanical names, name of the family to which they belong and important uses of the following
plants. Mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained: (10X4)
A) Ephedrine B) Saffron C) Catechu
D) Belladonna E) Resin F) Sunnhemp
G) Mace H) Papain I) Morphine
J) Ginger

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2001 Paper-I

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: Candidate should attempt question no. 1 & 6 and not more than three of the remaining choosing at
least one from each section. All Questions carry equal marks (50).
Section-A
1. Explain the following
A) Advantage of seeds over spores as a means of reproduction
B) Evolutionary importance of sporophytic generation of Anthoceros
2. Discuss the post fertilization changes in the ovary of a flower.
3. Write explanatory notes on any three of the following
A) Late blight of Potato
B) Bioreactors
C) Bio-insecticides
D) Morphogenetic Factors
4. Draw a well labelled diagram of the following
A) T.S. of Pinus Needle
B) L.S. of Strobilus of Selaginela
C) T.S. of Dracaena stem after Secondary growth.
5. Explain any three of the following
A) Bio-indicators
B) Evolution of stamens in Angiosperms
C) Fungal spores
D) Root blot of crucifers
Section-B
6. Differentiate between the following
A) Ovules of Cycas and Pinus
B) Incomplete and complete linkage
C) Flowers of Apocynaceae & Asclepiadaceae
7. Give the salient features and economic importance of the family Cucurbitaceae and discuss why is it
placed under the class Polypetalae though its members are exhibiting gamopetalous conditions?
8. Write short notes on any 3 of the following
A) Smut of barley
B) Ribosomes
C) Plant Tissue Culture
D) Plant Viruses
E) Algal Sporangia
9. Differentiate between any 4 of the following
A) Manoxylic and Pycnoxylic stem
B) Ornithophilous and anemophilous flowers
C) Protoplasm & Cytoplasm
D) Archegonium & Oogonium
E) Nitrogen Fixation & Nitrification
10. Explain any three of the following
A) Sex organs of Chara
B) Vegetative Propagation in Bryophytes
C) Microbial Infection & Immunity
D) Role of embryology in Plant Classification

UPPCS (Mains) Botany- 2001 Paper-II

Time-3hrs MM-200
Note: Candidate should attempt question no. 1 & 6 and not more than three of the remaining choosing at
least one from each section. All Questions carry equal marks (50).
Section-A
1. Explain the following
A) Role of sigma factor in DNA Transcription
B) Role of Photolyase in DNA Repair
C) Role of temperate phage in DNA transfer
2. What are cloning vectors? Describe their role in gene transfer.
3. Draw a well labelled diagram of the following. (No Description is required)
A) Ultrastructure of Plasma Membrane
B) Ultrastructure of Mitochondria
C) Ultrastructure of Endoplasmic Reticulum
4. What are UV-Photoproducts? Give an account of various repair mechanisms of UV-damaged DNA.
5. Write short notes on any 3 of the following
A) Transductional signal
B) Transmembrane Protein
C) Gene amplification
D) Epistasis
E) Operon Model
Section-B
6. Explain the following
A) Apical Dominance
B) Role of leg-hemoglobin in N2 fixation
C) Hill Reaction
7. Which pigment is associated with photomorphogenesis? Discuss its role in different physiological
processes.
8. Give the botanical names & mention the name of the plant part from which the following are obtained:
(10X5)
A) Coconut B) Rubber C) Hing
D) Teak E) Opium F) Jute
G) Cumin H) Quinine I) Coffee
J) Tea
9. What are different types of pollutants? Discuss the impact of Pollutants on the environment.
10. Differentiate between any 4 of the following
A) Auxenic & Clonal Culture
B) Oxygenic & Anoxygenic Photosynthesis
C) Ecads & Ecotypes
D) Inducer & Repressor
E) Guttation & Transpiration
F) Transition & Transversion