Exam Details
| Subject | agriculture and horticulture | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | plant biology and plant biotechnology | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | loyola college | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | May, 2018 | |
| City, State | tamil nadu, chennai |
Question Paper
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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.Sc.DEGREE EXAMINATION PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
FIFTHSEMESTER APRIL 2018
PB 5412- AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURE
Date: 10-05-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A (10 x 2 20 Marks)
Answer the following, each within 50 words.
1. Discuss the role of phosphorous in plant growth.
2. Give any two examples for biofertilizers.
3. What is puddling?
4. Define mulching.
5. What is fertigation?
6. Write about the intercropping methods in the cultivation of Mango.
7. Distinguish between floriculture and olericulture.
8. Define Bonsai.
9. Define pergolas.
10. Distinguish between carpet bed and flower bed.
PART B X 7 35 Marks)
Answer the following, each within 500 words; Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary
11. Discuss the classification of crops based on season.
OR
Mention the features of different types of Indian soils.
12. Write notes on the various tillage operations and implements.
OR
Comment on the general biocontrol methods adopted to combat crop pests and diseases.
13. Discuss the irrigation, application of fertilizers and crop protection methods adopted for cultivation of banana.
OR
Explain the tillage operations, seed treatment, fertilizer application and weed management for cultivation of legumes.
14. How are plants cultivated in a pot? Add a note on do's and dont's followed during pot cultivation.
OR
Explain the types of bonsai.
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15. Write notes on any three garden operations.
OR
Explain the general features of a garden.
PART C X 15 45 Marks)
Answer any three of the following, each within 1200 words. Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary
16. Discuss the development of Indian agriculture with special reference to the impact of green revolution.
17. Explain the different types of irrigation and weed control methods.
18. Describe the field preparation, irrigation, weed management and crop protection methods adopted for cultivation of rice.
19. Describe the cultivation practices followed in jasmine cultivation.
20. Describe the structure of a nursery.
LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.Sc.DEGREE EXAMINATION PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
FIFTHSEMESTER APRIL 2018
PB 5412- AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURE
Date: 10-05-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A (10 x 2 20 Marks)
Answer the following, each within 50 words.
1. Discuss the role of phosphorous in plant growth.
2. Give any two examples for biofertilizers.
3. What is puddling?
4. Define mulching.
5. What is fertigation?
6. Write about the intercropping methods in the cultivation of Mango.
7. Distinguish between floriculture and olericulture.
8. Define Bonsai.
9. Define pergolas.
10. Distinguish between carpet bed and flower bed.
PART B X 7 35 Marks)
Answer the following, each within 500 words; Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary
11. Discuss the classification of crops based on season.
OR
Mention the features of different types of Indian soils.
12. Write notes on the various tillage operations and implements.
OR
Comment on the general biocontrol methods adopted to combat crop pests and diseases.
13. Discuss the irrigation, application of fertilizers and crop protection methods adopted for cultivation of banana.
OR
Explain the tillage operations, seed treatment, fertilizer application and weed management for cultivation of legumes.
14. How are plants cultivated in a pot? Add a note on do's and dont's followed during pot cultivation.
OR
Explain the types of bonsai.
2
15. Write notes on any three garden operations.
OR
Explain the general features of a garden.
PART C X 15 45 Marks)
Answer any three of the following, each within 1200 words. Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary
16. Discuss the development of Indian agriculture with special reference to the impact of green revolution.
17. Explain the different types of irrigation and weed control methods.
18. Describe the field preparation, irrigation, weed management and crop protection methods adopted for cultivation of rice.
19. Describe the cultivation practices followed in jasmine cultivation.
20. Describe the structure of a nursery.
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Subjects
- agriculture and horticulture
- algology and bryology
- angiosperm taxonomy and economic botany
- animal diversity
- animal diversity lab course
- bioinstrumentation & biostatistics (or)
- biotechnology
- cell biology and evolution
- chemistry for biologists-i
- chemistry practical for biologists-i
- ecology and environmental
- embryology of angiosperms
- ethnobotany and herbal sciences
- genetics and plant breeding
- microbial technology
- microbiology
- mushroom cultivation and bio-fertilizer production
- mycology
- phytochemicals
- phytogeography and forestry
- plant anatomy
- plant biotechnology
- plant diseases and management
- plant physiology
- practical – ii (pterido. gymno and paleo.& cell biology and evolution)
- practical –i ( algology, bryology and mycology)
- practical iii (microbiology and plant anatomy)
- practical iv (ang. taxon, eco. bot., and embryology)
- practical v (pl. phy & genetics)
- practical vi (plant diseases and management & ethno. and herbal sci.)
- practical vii (plt. biotech., micro.tech & eco. & env. bio.tech.)
- pteridophytes, gymnosperms and paleobotany.
- total contact hours and credits