FORESTRY – 2005, PAPER- I, SECTION –A ,SECTION –B

                              Time allowed: three Hours            maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the following questions selecting at least ONE question from each section.

SECTION –A 

1.       Answer any Four of the following (the answer should be not exceed 150 words for each question):

(a)    What are the conditions necessary for establishment of a tree nursery?

(b)    What do you understand by aerial seeding? Discuss briefly its success and failures in the Indian context.

(c)    Enumerate different tree species found in the Mangrove forest and explain with their ecological adaptations.

(d)   Give an account on the management of Eucalyptus or poplar plantation.

(e)   What are the different grafting methods used for forest tree species?

2.       (a) What is the difference between Coppice with standards system and the shelter wood coppice system?

                       (b)  Describe the Indian irregular shelter wood system with examples of ties application in tropical rain forests.

3.       (A) Explain ‘thinning’ operation with respect to teal plantation.

                       (b) Describe different kinds and pattern of felling.

4.       Describe the silviculture of the following species.

(a)    Anthocephalus cadamba

(b)   HARDWICKIA BINATA

(c)    Gmelina arborea

(d)   POPULUS DELTOIDES

SECTION –B

5.       Answer any FOUR of the following (the answer should be not exceed 150 words for each questions) :

(a)    Enumerate different Agroforestry systems with models.

(b)   What is the role of tree species in watershed management?

(c)    What is the role of NGOs in JFM activities?

(d)   What is ‘acid rain’? – Explain.

(e)   Discuss briefly about the role of NTFP in Indian economy.

6.       (a) describe a model  of silvipasture

                        (b)  Suggest suitable tree species for different soil types.

7.       (a) How industrial pollution can be controlled with suitable tree species?

                       (b) Write an account on coastal afforestation.

8.       Write notes on:-

(a)    Urban forestry

(b)   ICRAF

(c)    Industrial Agroforestry

(d)   Leaf fodder trees

GEOLOGY- 2005, PAPER- I, SECTION- A, SECTION B

                          Time allowed: three Hours    maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the following questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.

SECTION- A

1.       Write critical notes, within 150 words each on any FOUR of the following:

(a)    Meteorites

(b)   Broad geomorphological features of India subcontinent

(c)    Limitations of aerial photographs

(d)   Strain ellipsoid

(e)   Projection diagrams

2.       What is Seismology? Discuss the role of seismology studies in understanding the interior of the earth.

3.       (a) Discuss the role of geomorphology in civil engineering construction activities.

                      (b)  Indian Remote Sensing Satellites

4.       Discuss the mechanical conditions for the origin of three fundamental types of faults.

SECTION B

5.       write critical notes, within 150 words each on any four of the following:

(a)    species diversity

(b)   principles of superposition

(c)    genetic classification of water

(d)   correlation of unfossiliferous strata

(e)   Geotechnical problems of Tehri Dam.

6.       Discuss briefly the morphology of brachiopods with suitable sketches. Also write names of five brachiopods of serigraphic significance along with their age.

7.       (a) Code of stratigraphic nomenclature in relation to classification of stratigraphic sequences.

                       (b)  Stratigraphic position of Deccan Volcanic succession.

8.       (a) problems and management of ground water

                       (b)  Geological factors of significance in the design and construction of tunnels.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE – 2004

                   Time Allowed: Three hours      maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt question 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE question form each section.

SECTION A

1.       Write short notes on any four of the following I not more than 150   words.

(a)    Embryo transfer technology and Embryo biotechniques.

(b)   Evaluation of feed as a source of energy.

(c)    Deep freezing techniques for semen preservation

(d)   Heat detection techniques in animals.

(e)   Importance of livestock records.

2.       What is the significance of feeding mineral mixture to livestock? What is the role played by trace minerals in animal reproduction?

3.       What is Total Mixed Ration (TMR)? What is the advantage of making feed blocks and give the scope of this new technology in feeding of animals.

4.       Enumerate various herd manage mental practices for high yielding animals for sustained milk productivity.

SECTION –B

5.       Write short notes on any four of the following in not more than 150 words.

(a)    Animal behavior and its importance

(b)   Effect of photoperiod in poultry production.

(c)    Strategies for alleviating climatic stress in livestock.

(d)   Feeding of sheep under range conditions.

(e)   Formulation of least cost ration for animals.

6.       Discuss the advantages and limitations of artificial insemination programme under Indian conditions. Describe the most common semen extenders and function of its components.

7.       Draw a layout plan for housing ten crossbred lactating cows under loose housing system. Compare different systems of housing.

8.       What are the breeding technologies employed for improvement of indigenous animals? Describe Grading up, crossbreeding and selective breeding.

BOTANY- 2004, PAPER- I, SECTION –B

                    Time allowed:  Three Hours      maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE question from each Section.

SECTION – B

5.       Answer any four of the following (Answer  should be within 150 words in each case):

(a)    Describe the following:

(i)                  Conifer wood

(ii)                Polyembryony in Gnetum

(iii)               Latex

(iv)              Endothecium

(b)   Distinguish between the following:

(i)                  Nuclear and Cellular endosperm

(ii)                Green and Black tea

(iii)               Aril and Caruncle

(iv)              Stomata and Lenticels

(c)     Write notes on:

(i)                  Kranz anatomy

(ii)                NPC system

(iii)               Fruit of black pepper

(iv)              Indian Botanical Garden

(d)   Write what you know on:

(i)                  Male  germ unit

(ii)                Embryo development in Paeonia

(iii)               Classification of angiosperms by Armen Takhtajan

(iv)              Floral characters Asclepiadaceae

(e)   Describe the following:

(i)                  Distribution of gymnosperms in India

(ii)                Cyathium

(iii)               Bennettitales

(iv)              Orchidaceae in India

6.       Answer the following (Draw  labeled diagrams wherever necessary):

(a)    What are the diagnostic floral features of Brassicaceae?

(b)   Describe male gametes of Ginkgo biloba.

(c)    Why jute is considered a labour –intensive crop?

(d)   What are the structural features of guard cells which help in opening and closing of stomata?

7.       Write short notes on:

(a)    Interxylary phloem

(b)   Bird-pollinated plants

(c)    Role of synergids in double fertilization

(d)   Diagnostic features of family Euphorbiaceae

8.       Mention the botanical name, family and the part(s) used for each of the following:

(a)    Cashew

(b)   Nutmeg

(c)    Kenaf

(d)   Oil palm

(e)   Vetiver oil

(f)     Cork

(g)    Annatto

(h)   Vetiver oil

(i)      Belladonna

(j)     Ginger

BOTANY- 2004, PAPER- I, SECTION –A

                  Time allowed:  Three Hours      maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE question from each Section.

SECTION –A

1.       Answer any four of the following (Answer should be within 150 words in each case):

(a)    Write short notes on the following:

(i)                  Flagellation in bacteria

(ii)                Gram negative cell wall

(iii)               Pathogenic Escherichia coli

(iv)              Transmission of viruses

(b)   Write what you know on the following:

(i)                  Somatic hybrids and cybrids

(ii)                Asexual reproduction in diatoms

(iii)               Thallus structure in Vaucheria

(iv)              Sexual reproduction in Fucus

(c)    Answer the following:

(i)                  What is the role of plasmids in dug resistance?

(ii)                What is the cause of sandal spike? Mention how the disease can be controlled.

(iii)               Why are bryophytes found only in moist habitats?

(iv)              What are the adaptations for effective dispersal of spores of Funaria?

(d)   Distinguish between the following:

(i)                  Mature sporophyte of Riccia and Marchantia

(ii)                Cleistothecia and apothecia in Ascomycetes

(iii)               Sexual reproduction in Chlamydomonas and Volvox

(iv)              Oscillatoria and Anabaena

(e)    Write short note on:

(i)                   Intermodal anatomy in Equisetum

(ii)                Phylogenetic affiliations of blue-green algae

(iii)               Preparation of vinegar

(iv)              Morphological nature of sporocarp of Marsilea

2.       (a) Draw the basic features of cell structure in procaryotic and eucaryotic algae, and explain the important differences in the cell organization.

                            (b)  With the help of suitable diagrams, describe the life history of Albugo. (No descriptions)

3.       (a) Write an illustrated account of the gametophyte and reproductive structures in Anthoceros.

                             (b) Write a short account of the different types of stele found n pteridophytes.

4.       Write short notes on the following (Give suitable diagrams wherever necessary):

                             (a) Applications of plant cell and tissue culture techniques

(b)   Ear cockle of wheat

(c)    Use of micro- organisms in bioremediation

(d)   Algae as food