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i. This paper is dMded into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B.

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ii. Each Section contains four (4) questions.

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iii. Candidate has to attempt five questions in all.

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vi. The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.

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vii. Questions are printed in English & Hindi languages. In case of any ambiguity in translation ofany
question, English version shall be treated as final.

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Q l: Write answers of the following questions in about 150 words each.

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I (a) Distinguish between photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs in bacteria. (8)

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l(b) Enlist the characteristic features of Oomycota. How are they different from true fungi? (8)
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1(c) Briefly differentiate among cereals, pseudo-cereals, and millets. Give examples of each
along with their botanical names. (8)
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I (d) What is embryo rescue? Enumerate applications of embryo rescue. (8)

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1(e) Distinguish between nuclear and cellular endosperm. (8)

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Q 2: Write answers of the following questions.

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2(a) Distinguish between the lysogenic and llic phases in the life cycle of a virus. (10)
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2(b) Give a detailed account of evolution of sex in algae. (1s)

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2(c) Name the type of inflorescence & fruit and give the floral formula & floral diagram of
families Brassicaceae, Asteraceae, and Malvaceae. (ts)
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3(a) Define apomixes. Differentiate between sporophyic and gametophytic apomixis. (10)
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3(b) Write an essay on the economic importance of lichens. (1s)

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3(c) What are bryophytes? Discuss their resemblances and differences with algae and pteridophfes.
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4(a) Explain annual recurrence of black rust of wheat in India. (10)
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4(b) Discuss the chemistry of tea. What are the four types of commercial tea? Describe their methods of
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4(c) What is anomalous secondary growlh? What are the reasons for anomalous secondary growth in
plants? Explain with the help of diagrams the anomalous secondary growth in Dracaena and

Bignonia. (15)
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Q 5: Write answers / short notes on the following in about 150 words each

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5(a) Biochemical and molecular basis of mutations (8)

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5(b) RNAi for gene silencing (8)
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5(c) Tests of significance (8)
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5(d) Calvin-BensonCycle (8)
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5(e) Concept and guiding principles of sustainable development (8)
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Q 6: Write answers of the following questions.

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6(a) Prepare an account ofthe vesicular transport system, and the organelles that are involved in
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improvement. (15)
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6(c) Discuss the pedigree and bulk method of crop breeding practices. How can apomixis be
exploited in plant breeding? (15)
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Q 7: Write answers of the following questions.

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7(a) What is cloning? Write briefly about the enzymes and vectors that are used for genetic
engineering. (10)

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7(b) Describe in detail the organisation of components of electron transport chain and AIP
synthesis via oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria. (15)
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7(c) Prepare a note on forest types in lndia. What are the key functions of the forests? In brief,
comment on Conservation forestry and Social forestry programs. (15)
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8(a) Prepare an account of dynamic instability and treadmilling of microtubules (10)
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8(b) Discuss the various types of markers. What are the advantages of DNA-based markers (15)
Over other classes of markers?What are the applications of DNA-based markers in plant
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8(c) Enumerate and discuss the aims, guiding principles and processes of environmental impact
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