Indian Forest Service 2018 Botany Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Botany Paper-II
Subject Botany
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Botany Paper-II question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2018, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Botany, with a total of 8 questions, of which 5 are to be attempted. The exam duration is three hours, and it carries a maximum of 200 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian Forest Service, providing a clear understanding of the descriptive nature of questions and the specific topics covered in Botany.

Major Topics Covered

  • Packaging of DNA in chromatin
  • Chloroplast dimorphism
  • Post-transcriptional modifications of mRNA
  • Role of endoplasmic reticulum in protein sorting and targeting
  • Objectives and properties of probability
  • Molecular basis of cell cycle transitions
  • CDKs in cell cycle control
  • Transport of molecules across cell membrane
  • Uniport, symport, antiport
  • Co-transport
  • Gene linkage and crossing-over
  • Gene mapping
  • Selection and hybridization in plant breeding
  • Heterosis breeding
  • Micropropagation
  • Translation process in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  • Role of Rubisco in carbon metabolism
  • Secondary metabolites in plant defense
  • Secondary metabolites as pharmaceuticals

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018 Botany Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 Botany Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service 2018 Botany Paper II Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service Botany Syllabus
  • IFS Main Exam Syllabus
  • Indian Forest Service Exam Pattern
  • IFS Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Write a short note on each of the following : 8 × 5 = 40 Packaging of DNA in chromatin

(a) Chloroplast dimorphism

(b) Post-transcriptional modifications of mRNA |c| Role of endoplasmic reticulum in protein sorting and targeting

(d) Objectives and properties of probability

(e) 2.

(a) Describe the molecular basis of cell cycle transitions with suitable illustrations. Explain the role of CDKs in controlling transitions between cell cycle stages. 10+10=20

(b) Discuss the mechanism of transport of molecules across the cell membrane by uniport, symport and antiport. Add a note on co-transport by symporter and 15+5=20 uniporter. 3.

(a) Describe the molecular mechanism of gene linkage and crossing-over. Explain how gene mapping is constructed using gene linkage with suitable diagrams. 10+10=20

(b) Describe different methods of selection and hybridization in plant breeding. Give a note on heterosis breeding. 15+5=20 4.

(a) Describe different stages of micropropagation in detail, mentioning the significances of each stage. Give a brief account on commercial 15+5=20 micropropagation.

(b) Describe the initiation of translation process in prokaryotes with suitable illustrations. How does it differ from eukaryotes? 15+5=20

Section B

Q2. 8 × 5 = 40 5. Write a brief note on each of the following : Role of Rubisco in carbon metabolism

(a) Importance of different types of secondary metabolites in plant defense and as

(b) pharmaceuticals ω\rm c FSI-D-BTN/43

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Botany Paper-II.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2018.

What is the total time allowed for the exam?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

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