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SECTION - A
Q.1 Attempt any six questions:
i. Write one important character of pteridophyte not found
in gymnosperm.
ii. Name the living members of subdivision psitotopsida.
iii. What is amber?
iv. Why is Rhyna major not a vascular plant? Discuss.
v. Why megaspore of selaginella is not dehisced?
vi. Write the name of reproductive organ of Equisetum.
vii. Where do you find Marsilea?
viii. Write two characteristics of the orule of Crymnosperm.
ix. What do you mean by marsilea sporocarp?
x. What do you mean by Paleo Botany?
Time : 2 Hours ] [ Max.Marks : 35
JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR
Roll No. : _________________________
NAME OF PROGRAMME : B. SC.
TITLE OF PAPER : PTERIDOPHYTES, GYMNOSPERMS &
PALEOBOTONY
PAPER CODE : BO - 103
BO-103
School of Distance Education & Learning
Term-End-Examination : JUNE - 2014
Total Printed Pages :
2
Instructions :
Question paper is divided in two parts. Attempt any six questions out of ten from
Section-A, and attempt any four questions out of Seven from Section-B. Answer
limit for questions of Section - A is 80 to 100 words and of Section - B is 300
words. Questions of Section -A carry 2.5 marks each and of Section B carry 5
marks each.
26
=15
SECTION - B
Attempt any four questions :
Q.2 Write general characteristics of peridophyta.
Q.3 Write main characteristics of Lycopsida, sphenopsida.
Q.4 Describe the structure and anatomy of Rhynia.
Q.5 Write a note on any one of the following :
a. Wood of Economic Importance.
b. essential oils of economic importance.
Q.6 Write the importance of fossil study.
Q.7 Describe distinguishing features of gymnosperm and also
comment briefly on their affinities.
Q.8 Write a note on Alternation of generations.
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45
=20