SRI CHAITANYA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDIA.

 AP  TELANGANA  KARNATAKA  TAMILNADU  MAHARASHTRA  DELHI  RANCHI

JR.INTER DATE: 2023
Sub: BOTANY PAPER -I Max. Marks: 60

Instructions to candidate:
1) Answer all questions from Section 'A'. Answer any Six questions in Section 'B' and any Two
questions in Section 'C'.
2) In Section 'A' questions from Sl.Nos.1 to 10 are of 'Very short answer type'.
Each question carries Two marks.
3) In Section 'B', question from Sl.Nos 11 to 18 are of 'Short Answer type'.
Each question carries Four marks.
4) In section 'C', questions from Sl.Nos 19 to 21 are of 'Long answer type'.
Each question carries Eight marks.
5) Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary for questions in Section B and C.

Section – A
I. Answer the following Questions:
10 x 2 =20M
1. What is flora?

2. What is palaeobotany? What is its use.

3. Mention fern characters found in cycas.

4. What is morpholology of cup like structure in cyathium? In which family it is found.

5. What is the type of fruit found in mango? How does it differ from that of coconut.

6. What is natural system of classification? Name the scientists who followed it.

7. What is middle lamellae made of? What is its functional significance.

8. Explain the zwitter ionic form of amino acid.

9. If a tissue has at a given time 1024 cells. How many cycles of mitosis had the original

parental single cell undergone.

10. Define population and community.

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 Section – B
II. Answer the following Six Questions:

6 x 4 = 24M

11. Give a brief account on dinoflagellates.

12. Differentiate between Red Algae and Brown algae.

13. Write briefly about different types of ovules.

14. Give an account of types of chromosomes based on the position of centromere.

15. Give economic importance of plants belonging to Fabaceae.

16. Nucleic acids exhibit secondary structure, justify with example.

17. State the location and function of different types of meristems.

18. List out Anatomical adaptations of Hydrophytes.

Section – C

III. Answer the following Two Questions:

2 x 8 = 16M

19. Define root modifications. Explain how root modified to perform different functions.

20. Draw the diagram of microsporangium and label its wall layers. Write briefly about wall

layers.

21. Describe the internal structure of dorsiventral leaf with the help of labeled diagram.

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 SRI CHAITANYA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDIA.
 AP  TELANGANA  KARNATAKA  TAMILNADU  MAHARASHTRA  DELHI  RANCHI
JR.INTER DATE: 2023
Sub: BOTANY PAPER -II Max. Marks: 60

Instructions to candidate:
1) Answer all questions from Section 'A'. Answer any Six questions in Section 'B' and any Two
questions in Section 'C'.
2) In Section 'A' questions from Sl.Nos.1 to 10 are of 'Very short answer type'.
Each question carries Two marks.
3) In Section 'B', question from Sl.Nos 11 to 18 are of 'Short Answer type'.
Each question carries Four marks.
4) In section 'C', questions from Sl.Nos 19 to 21 are of 'Long answer type'.
Each question carries Eight marks.
5) Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary for questions in Section B and C.

Section – A
I. Answer the following Questions:
10 x 2 =20M
1. Which is the largest botanical garden in the world? Name a few well known botanical

gardens in India.

2. Hydrophytes show reduced xylem. Why?

3. Name two diseases caused by mycoplasmas.

4. Which group of plants is called amphibians of plant kingdom? Name the branch of
botany which deals with them.
5. If a tissue has at a given time 1024 cells. How many cycles of mitosis had the original
parental single cell undergone?
6. Mention the ferm characters found in cycas.

7. Explain the zwitter ionic form of an aminoacid.

8. Give the technical description of ovary in Solanum nigrum.

9. How is pollination carried out in water plants?

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10. Mention any two characteristics of bacteria and yeast that enable them to reproduce

asexually.

Section – B
II. Answer the following Six Questions:
6 x 4 = 24M
11. Explain binomial nomenclature.

12. Give the salient features and importance of chrysophytes.

13. Explain in brief the scope of botany in relation to agriculture, horticulture and medicine.

14. Write a brief account on classification of xerophytes.

15. Through redundantly described as a resting phase, inter phase does not really involve

rest. Comment.

16. “Fertilization is not an obligatory event for fruit production in certain plants.” Explain

the statement.

17. Give economic importance of plants belonging to fabaceae.

18. Comment on the cartwheel structure of centriole.

Section – C

III. Answer the following Two Questions:

2 x 8 = 16M

19. Define root modifications. Explain how root is modified to perform different functions.

20. Describe the process of fertilization in Angiosperms.

21. Describe the T.S of a Dicot stem.

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 SRI CHAITANYA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDIA.
A.P,TELANGANA,KARNATAKA,TAMILNADU,MAHARASHTRA,DELHI,RANCHI
JR.INTER DATE: 2023
Sub: BOTANY PAPER -III Max. Marks: 60

Instructions to candidate:
1) Answer all questions from Section 'A'. Answer any Six questions in Section 'B' and
any Two questions in Section 'C'.
2) In Section 'A' questions from Sl.Nos.1 to 10 are of 'Very short answer type'.
Each question carries two marks.
3) In Section 'B', question from Sl.Nos 11 to 18 are of 'Short Answer type'.
Each question carries four marks.
4) In section 'C', questions from Sl.Nos 19 to 21 are of 'Long answer type'.
Each question carries eight marks

5) Draw labeled diagrams wherever necessary for questions in Section B and C.

SECTION-A

I. Answer the following questions: [10 x 2 = 20M]

1. Give the scientific name of mango. Identify the generic name and specific epithet?

2. Give the main criteria used for classification by Whittaker?

3. Who are herbalists. What are the books written by them?

4.How does the sucker of chrysanthemum differ from the stolon of jasmine?

5. What is the morphology of cup like structure in cyathium. In which family it is found?

6. What is geocarpy. Name the plant which exhibits this phenomenon?

7. What is the significance of vacuole in a plant cell?

8. Explain the zwitterionic form of an amino acid?

9. If a tissue has at a given time 1024 cells. How many cycles of mitosis had the original

parental single cell undergone?

10. Hydrophytes show reduced xylem. Why?

SECTION-B
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II. Answer Any SIX of the following questions: [6 x 4 = 24M]

11. Enumerate the morphological adaptations of hydrophytes?

12. Though redundantly describe as a resting phase, inter phase does not really involve rest.

Comment?

13. Distinguish between active transport and passive transport?

14. Write a brief note on semi technical description of a typical flowering plant?

15. Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegatative reproduction also

considered as a type of asexual reproduction?

16. Give a brief account of prothallus?

17. Give a brief account of Dinoflagellates?

18. What is the differentiate between lenticels and stomata?

SECTION-C

III. Answer Any TWO of the following questions: [2 x 8 = 16M]

19. Describe the internal structure of a dicot root?

20. Write a neat labeled diagram describe the parts of a mature angiosperm embryosac.

Mention the role of synergids?

21. Explain how stem is modified variously to perform different functions?

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 SRI CHAITANYA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDIA.
A.P,TELANGANA,KARNATAKA,TAMILNADU,MAHARASHTRA,DELHI,RANCHI
JR.INTER DATE: 2023
Sub: BOTANY PAPER -IV Max. Marks: 60

Instructions to candidate:
1) Answer all questions from Section 'A'. Answer any Six questions in Section 'B' and
any Two questions in Section 'C'.
2) In Section 'A' questions from Sl.Nos.1 to 10 are of 'Very short answer type'.
Each question carries two marks.
3) In Section 'B', question from Sl.Nos 11 to 18 are of 'Short Answer type'.
Each question carries four marks.
4) In section 'C', questions from Sl.Nos 19 to 21 are of 'Long answer type'.
Each question carries eight marks

5) Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary for questions in Section B and C.

SECTION-A

I. Answer the following questions: [10 x 2 = 20M]

1. What is the basic unit of classification. Define it ?

2. name two diseases caused by mycoplasmas?

3. Why is mendel considered as the father of Genetics?

4. Differentiate actinomorphic from zygomorphic flower?

5. Define placentation. What type of placentation is found in Dianthus?

6. Define population and community?

7. Given that the average duplication time of E.coli is 20 minutes. How much time will two

E.coli cells take to become 32 cells?

8. What constituents of DNA are linked by glycosidic bond?

9. What is middle lamella made of. What is its functional significance?

10. Explain the scope and significance of “numerical taxonomy”?

SECTION-B
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II. Answer Any SIX of the following questions: [6 x 4 = 24M]

11. Describe the essential floral parts of plants belonging to liliaceae?

12. What are the characteristic features of Euglenoids?

13. Write a note on Economic importance of algae and bryophytes?

14. What is periderm. How does periderm formation take place in the Dicot stems?

15. What are nucleosomes. What are they made of?

16. Mention the key features of neiosis?

17. Give in detail the anatomical adaptations shown by xerophytes?

18. Give a brief account on the phases of the life cycle of an angiosperm plant?

SECTION-C

III. Answer Any TWO of the following questions: [2 x 8 = 16M]

19. Describe the internal structure of an isobilateral leaf with the help of labelled diagram?

20. Write a brief account on agents of pollination?

21. Explain different types of Racemose Inflorescence?

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 SRI CHAITANYA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDIA.
A.P,TELANGANA,KARNATAKA,TAMILNADU,MAHARASHTRA,DELHI,RANCHI
JR.INTER DATE: 2023
Sub: BOTANY PAPER -V Max. Marks: 60

Instructions to candidate:
1) Answer all questions from Section 'A'. Answer any Six questions in Section 'B' and any Two
questions in Section 'C'.
2) In Section 'A' questions from Sl.Nos.1 to 10 are of 'Very short answer type'.
Each question carries two marks.
3) In Section 'B', question from Sl.Nos 11 to 18 are of 'Short Answer type'.
Each question carries four marks.
4) In section 'C', questions from Sl.Nos 19 to 21 are of 'Long answer type'.
Each question carries Eight marks.
SECTION -A

I. Answer all Questions Each Question carries 2 marks. 10X2M=20M

1. Which is largest Botanical Garden in the World? Name a few well known Botanical

Gardens in India

2. Who proposed five kingdom classification ? How many kingdoms of this

classification contain eukaryotes

3. Which group of plants is called vascular cryptogams ? name the branch of Botany

which deals with them

4. Name any two plants having single seeded dry fruits

5. Differentaite actinomorphic flower from zygomorphic flower

6. What is natural system of plant classification ? Name the scientist who followed it.

7. An anther has 200 pollen mother cells. How many pollen grains are produced

maximum from them ?

8. What is the function of polysome ?

9. Glysine and alanine are different with respect to one substituent on Alpha carbon.

What are those substituent groups ?

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 10. Hydrophytes show reduced Xylem. Why

SECTION – B

II. Answer any SIX questions Each question carries 4 Marks. 6X4M=24M

11. Differentiate between liver worts and Mosses

12. Give a brief account of Dinoflagellates
13. Write briefly about the different types of ovules
14. Describe the essential organs of Solanaceae
15. Describe the structure of nucleus.
16. Explain prophase – I of meiosis
17. State the location and function of different types of meristems
18. List out the anatomical adaptations of hydrophytes

SECTION – C

III. Answer any TWO questions each question carries 8 Marks. 2X8=16M

19. Explain different types of racemose inflorescenses.

20. With neat labelled diagram , describe the parts of mature embryo sac . Mention the
role of synergids
21. Describe the T. S of a dicot stem

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 SRI CHAITANYA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDIA.
A.P,TELANGANA,KARNATAKA,TAMILNADU,MAHARASHTRA,DELHI,RANCHI
JR.INTER DATE: 2023
Sub: BOTANY PAPER -VI Max. Marks: 60

Instructions to candidate:
1) Answer all questions from Section 'A'. Answer any Six questions in Section 'B' and any Two
questions in Section 'C'.
2) In Section 'A' questions from Sl.Nos.1 to 10 are of 'Very short answer type'.
Each question carries two marks.
3) In Section 'B', question from Sl.Nos 11 to 18 are of 'Short Answer type'.
Each question carries four marks.
4) In section 'C', questions from Sl.Nos 19 to 21 are of 'Long answer type'.
Each question carries Eight marks.
SECTION -A

I. Answer all Questions Each Question carries 2 marks. 10X2M=20M

1. Who is popularly known as father of botany ? What was the book written by him?

2. What does ICBN stand for ?

3. What do the terms phycobiont and mycobiont signify ?

4.Why certain fruits are called false fruits ? Name two examples of plants having false

fruits.

5. Define venation. How do dicots differ from monocots with respect to venation ?

6. Define Alpha taxonomy and omega taxonomy.

7. Given that the average duplication time of E. coil is 20 minutes. How much time

will two E. coil cells take to become 32 cells ?

8. Give one example for each of amino acids, sugars, nucleotides and fatty acids.

9. At what stage of cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur ?

10. Define communities. Who classified plant communities into hydrophytes,

mesophytes and xerophytes ?

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 SECTION – B

II. Answer any SIX questions Each question carries 4 Marks. 6X4M=24M

11. Write the role of fungi in our daily life

12. What is meant by homosporous and heterosporous pteridophytes ? Give two
examples.
13. Discuss the various types of pollen tube entry into ovary with the help of diagrams.
14. Describe the non – essential floral parts of plants belonging to Fabaeceae
15. Different between Rough endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic
Reticulum (SER)
16. Mention the key features of meiosis
17. What is periderm ? How does periderm formation take place in the dicot stems ?
18. Write a brief account on classification of xerophytes.

SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO questions each question carries 8 Marks. 2X8=16M

19. Define root modification. Explain hoe root is modified to perform different
functions.
20. Draw the diagram of microsporangium and label its wall layers ? Write briefly
about the wall layers.
21. Describe the internal structure of a dicot root

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