N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.Sc. Botany, Part-II
PAPER-XIV
(Ethnobotany)
Annual Examination, 2018
Time 3 Hours. Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What do you mean by aromatic plants Write botanical name, family and importance of any
five aromatic plants.
2. What is Ethnobotany Describe in detail the scope of ethnobotany in details.
3. Describe common spices and condiments and their importance.
4. What is germplasm How can it be conserved
5. Write short notes on any two of the following
Sarpgandha Ashwagandha
Sugarcane Musseli
6. Name some plants used by ethnic people for
Making of musical instruments Making of agricultural implements
Plants used for religious purpose
7. What are Vitamins Describe the source of vitamins in our daily diet.
8. Write an essay on centres of Ethnobotany in India.
9. Write short notes on
Drug Therapy Sources of plant protein
10. Describe any five fibre yielding plants with botanical name and family.