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Microbiology, Pathology, Plant, Diversity, Morphogenesis Microbiology: Microbial diversity elementary idea of microbiology of air, water and soil, a general- account of microbial infection and immunity, application of microbiology with reference to agriculture, industry medicine and environment.

Plant Pathology : Important plant diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi and nematodes with special reference to root blot of crucifers, tobacco, mosaic leaf curl of papaya, cirtrus, canker, leaf blight of paddy, rust of tea, rust of wheat, smut of barley, late blight of potato red rot of sugarcane and wilt of arhar.

Plant Diversity : Classification, structure, reproduction, life cycles and economic importance of viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms including fossils, morphology of root, stem, leaf flower and seed secondary growth; embryology, microsporogenesis and male gametophyte, megasporogenesis and female gametophyte, fertilization, embryo and endosperm, development principles of taxonomy, modern systems of classification of angiosperms, rules of botanical nomenclature, biosystematics distinguishing features of families- Renunculaccac, Magnoliaceae, Brassicaceae. Malvaceae, Fabaceae, Rosaceae, Apisceae, Cucubiaceae, Solanaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Verbenaceae, Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Apocyanaceae, Euphorbiceae, Arecaceae, Posceae and Orchidaceae.

Morphogenesis : Correlation, Polarity, Symmetry, totipotency, diffferentiation and regeneration of tissues and organs; morphogenetic factors, methods and applications of cell tissue, organ and protoplast cultures, somaclonal variations, somatic hybrid and cybrids.

Ecology and Economic Botany Cell Biology : Cell as structural and functional unit of life, Ultra structure of eucaryotic and procaryotic cells, structure and functions of plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum chloroplasts, mitochondria, ribosomes, golgibodies, and nucleous : Cell cycle, mytosis and meosys, Chromosomal morphology and chemistry, numerical and structural changes in chromosomes and their cytological and genetical effects.

Genetics: Mendal’s law of inheritance, interaction of genes, linkage and crossing over genetic recombination in fungi, cyanobacteria, bacteria and viruses, gene mapping, sex linkage, determination of sex, cytoplasmic inheritance of plastids; development of genetics and gene concept, genetic code; molecular genetics-DNA as genetic material. Structure and replication of DNA. role of nucleic acids in protein synthesis (transcription and translation) and regulation of gene expression, mutation and evolution; DNA damage and repair, gene amplification, gene rearrangement, oncogene; genetic engineering-restriction enzyme, cloning vectors pBR 322, pTi lambda phage), genetransfer, recombinant DNA, genomic libraries, application of genetic engineering in human welfare,

Physiology and Biochemistry : Water relations of plants-absorption, conduction of water and transpiration; mineral nutrition and ion transport, translocation of photosynthates, essential micro-and macroelements and their function; chemistry and classification of carbohydrates; photosynthesis-mechanism and importance, factors affecting photosynthesis, C3 and C4 carbon fixation cycle, photorespiration; plant respiration and fermentation, Kreb’s cycle; enzymes and coenzymes, mechanism of enzyme action : secondary metabolites (alkaloids, steroids, terpenses, lipids), nitrogen fixation and nitrogen metabolism, structure of protein and its synthesis : Plant growth-growth movements and senescence, growth hormones and growth regulators-their structure, role and importance in agriculture and horticulture; physiology of flowering, sexual incompatibility, seed germination and dormancy.

Ecology: Scope of ecology, ecological factors, plant communities and plant succession; concept of biosphere; ecosystem-structure and functions, abiotic and biotic components, flow of energy in the ecosystem, applied aspects of ecology natural resources and their conservation, endangered, threatened and endemic taxa; pollution and its control.

Economic Botany : Origin of cultivated plants study of plants as sources of food, fibre timber, drugs, rubber, beverage, spices, resin and gums. dyes, essential oils, pesticides and biofertilizers, ornamental plants, energy plantation and petrocrops.

I.Constitutional Law of India : 1. Nature of Indian Constitution, Salient features. 2. Nature of Fundamental Rights with special reference to Right to equality, Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression. Right to Life and Personal liberty and Religious, Cultural and Educational Rights. 3. Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties 4. Constitutional Position of the President and relationship with the Council of Ministers. 5. Constitutional position of Governors and their power. 6. Supreme Court and High Courts, their powers and jurisdiction. 7. Principles of Natural Justice. 8. Distribution of Legislative powers between the Union and States. Administrative and Financial relations between the Union and States. 9. Delegated legislation; its constitutionality and judicial and legislative controls. 10. Freedom of Trade and commerce in India. 11. Emergency Provisions. 12. Constitutional safeguards to Civil Servants. 13. Parliamentary privileges and ammenities. 14. Amendment of the Constitution.

II. International Law : 1. Nature of International Law. 2. Source : Treaty, Custom, General Principles of law recognised by civilized nations, subsidiary means for the determination of law. 3. Relationship between International Law and Municipal law. 4. State Recognition and State Succession. 5. Territory of States : modes of acquisition and loss of territory. 6. Sea : Inland waters; Territorial Sea; Contiguous Zone; Continental Shelf; Exclusive Economic Zone and Ocean beyond national jurisdiction. 7. Air space and aerial navigation. 8. Outer space : Exploration and use of outer space. 9. Individuals : Nationality, Statelessness, Human Rights and its enforcement. 10. Jurisdiction of States : basis of jurisdiction and immunity from jurisdiction. 11. Extradition and Asylum. 12.Diplomatic and Consular Agents. 13. Treaties Formation, application and termination. 14. State Responsibility. 15. United Nations : purposes and principles; principal organs and their powers and functions. 16 . Peaceful means for settlement of international disputes. 17. Lawful recourse to force : aggression, self-defence and interventions. 18. Legality of the use of nuclear weapons.

1. A - LAW OF CRIMES : (a) Concept of Crimes, Elements, Preparations, and attempt to commit crime. (b) (1) Indian Penal Code, 1860 i. GENERAL exceptions ii. Joint and Constructive liability iii. Abetment iv. Criminal conspiracy. v. Offences against the State vi. Offences against Public Tranquility. vii. Offences against Human Body viii.Offences against Property ix. Offences Relating to Marriage x. Defamation.

2. Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1965 3. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 4. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1964

B - LAW OF TORTS: i. Nature of tortious liability ii. Liability based upon fault and strict liability. iii. Statutory liability iv. Vicarious liability v. Joint fort feasors vi. Negligence vii. Occupier’s liability and liability in respect of structures. viii. Detention and conversion ix. Defamation. x. Nuisance xi. False imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

2. Law of Contracts and Mercantile Law : i. Formation of contract ii. Factors vitiating consent. iii. Void, Voidable, illegal and unenforceable contracts. iv. Performance of contracts. v. Dissolution of contractual obligations, frustration of contracts. vi. Quasi contracts. vii. Remedies for breach of contract viii. Sales of Goods Act, 1930. ix. Indian Partnership Act, 1932. x. Negotiable Instruments Act.