M.Sc. BOTANY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
M.Sc. (Previous) Practical Examination (Botany)
The practical examination of M.Sc. Previous shall be completed in two days
 Day I - Based on Theory Paper I, II & III
M.M. 120
 Day II - Based on Theory Paper IV & V
M.M. 80
Day I - Based on Theory Paper I, II & III
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Time-7:30 Hours
M.M. 120
Fungal material (at least two); preparation and identification
Algal material (at least 3 from a mixture); preparation and identification
Bryophyte (one); preparation and identification
Pteridophyte (one); detailed study, preparation and identification
Gymnosperm (one); detailed study, preparation and identification
Experiment based on Bacteria
Comment upon spots 1-8
Practical record, prepared slides and collection
Viva-voce
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06
24
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10
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Day II - Based on Theory Paper IV & V
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Time-5:30 Hours
Experiment on Ecology
Experiment on Soil Science
Stages of mitosis
Stages of meiosis
Problem based on Bio-statistics
Emasculation
Comment upon spots 1-6
Practical record, Collection etc.
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18
15
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M.M. 80
M.Sc. Botany Practical Examination Guideline
M.Sc. (Final) Practical Examination (Botany)
There shall be two practical examinations in M.Sc. Final.
 First Practical (General - Based on Theory Paper I, II, III & V)
 Second Practical (Special - Based on Theory Paper V)
FIRST PRACTICAL (General)
Time - 9:00 Hours
(Based on Theory Paper I, II, III & IV)
1. Description and taxonomic position of angiospermic plant
2. Description and taxonomic position angiospermic flower
3. Histological preparation of angospermic plant (stem or leaf)
4. Embryology experiment
5. Microbiology experiment
6. Microtechnique experiment
7. Plant Physiology experiment
8. Biochemistry experiment
9. Viva-voce
10. Comment upon spots 1-10
11. Practical record, prepared slides and collection
12. Herbarium
M.M. 150
M.M. 50
M.M. 150
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30
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10
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SECOND PRACTICAL (Special Paper) Time - 4 hours M.M. - 50
(Based on theory Paper V)
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Special Paper – Plant Pathology Practical
Time - 4 Hours
Study of the host parasite relation of a pathogen
Preparation, description and identification of a pathogen
Preparation of culture medium or inoculation
Comment upon spots 1-5
Viva-voce
Practical record and pathological collection
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M.Sc. Botany Practical Examination Guideline
M.M. 50
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10
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10
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08
B- Special Paper – Plant Physiology Practical Time : 4 Hours
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Experiment on metabolism
Experiment on growth
Viva-voce
Comment upon spot 1-5
Practical record
M.M. 50
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12
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08
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C- Special Paper – Forest Ecology Practical
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Time : 4 Hours M.M. 50
Forest vegetation and analysis
Forest soil study
Comment upon spot 1-5
Viva-voce
Practical record and Collections
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12
10
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08
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Special Paper–Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding, Time:4 Hours M.M. 50
Preparation of a fixative or a stain
Squash preparation for mitosis
Smear preparation for meiosis
Camera lucida drawing or preparation of tissue culture medium
Emasculation technique
Biostatistics, numerical problem and design
Viva-voce
Comment upon spot 1-5
Practical record
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05
10
08
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E- Special Paper – Environmental Botany Time : 4 Hours
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Experiment on practical exercise No. 1
Experiment on practical exercise No. 2
Experiment on practical exercise No. 3
Comment upon spot 1-5
Viva-voce
Practical record
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M.Sc. Botany Practical Examination Guideline
M.M. 50
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08
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10
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08