Botany Syllabus for Indian Forest Service Examination 2013
Paper-I
- Microbiology and Plant Pathology :
Viruses, bacteria, and plasmids-structure and reproduction. General account of infection, Phytoimmunology. Applications of microbiology in agriculture, industry, medicine and pollution control in air, soil and water. Important plant diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungi and nematodes. Mode of infection and dissemination. Molecular basis of infection and disease resistance / defence. Physiology of parasitism and control measures. Fungal toxins.
- Cryptogams :
Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes-structure and reproduction from evolutonary viewpoint. Distribution of Cryptogams in India and their economic potential.
- Phanerogams :
Gymnosperms : Concept of Progymonosperms. Classification and distribution of Gymnosperms. Salient features of Cycadales, Coniferrals and Gnetales, their structures and reproduction. General account of Cycadofilicales, Bennettitales and Cordaitales.
Angiosperms : Systematics, anatomy, embryology, palynology and phylogeny.
Comparative account of various systems of Angiosperm Classification. Study of angiospermic families–Magnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae, Brassicaceae ( Cruci-ferae ), Rosaceae, Leguminosae, Euphorbiaceae, Malvaceaie, Dipterocar-paceae, Apiaceae ( Umbelliferae ), Asclepiadaceae, Verbenaceae, Solana-ceae, Rubiaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Asteraceae ( Composite ), Poaceae ( Gramineae ), Arecaceae ( Palmae ), Liliaceae, Musaceae, Orchidaceae.
Stomata and their types. Anomalous secondary growth, Anatomy of C 3 and C 4 plants. Development of male and female gametophytes, pollination, fertilization. Endosperm–its development and function. Patterns of embryo development. Polyembryony, apoxmix, Applications of palynology.
- Plant Utility and Exploitation :
Origin of cultivated plants, Vavilov’s centres of origin. Plants as sources for food, fodder, fibres, spices, beverages, drugs, narcotics, insecticides, timber, gums, resins and dyes. Latex, cellulose Starch and their products. Perfumery. Importance of Ethnobotany in Indian context. Energy plantation. Botanical Gardens and Herbaria.
- Morphogenesis : Totipotency, polarity, symmetry and differentiation. Cell, tissue, organ and protoplast culture. Somatic hybrids and Cybrids.
Paper – II
- Cell Biology :
Techniques of Cell Biology. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells – structural and ultrastructural details. Structure and function of extra cellular matrix or ECM ( cell wall ) and membranes-cell adhesion, membrane transport and vesicular transport. Structure and function of cell organelles ( chloroplasts, mitochondria, ER, ribosomes, endosomes, lysosomes, peroxisomes, hydrogenosome ). Nucleus, nucleolus, nuclear pore complex. Chromatin and nucleosome. Cell signalling and cell receptors. Signal transduction ( G-1 proteins, etc. ). Mitosis and meisdosis; molecular basis of cell cycle. Numerical and structural variations in chromosomes and their significance. Study of polytene, lampbrush and B-chromosomes–structure, behaviour and significance.
- Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution :
Development of genetics, and gene versus allele concepts ( Pseudoalleles ). Quantitative genetics and multiple factors. Linkage and crossing over–methods of gene mapping including molecular maps ( idea of mapping function ). Sex chromosomes and sex linked inheritance, sex determination and molecular basis of sex differentiation. Mutation ( biochemical and molecular basis ). Cytoplasmic inheritance and cytoplasmic genes ( including genetics of male sterility ). Prions and prion hypothesis.
Structure and synthesis of nucleic acids and protines. Genetic code and regulation of gene expression. Multigene families.
Organic evolution-evidences, mechanism and theories. Role of RNA in origin and evolution.
- Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Biostatistics :
Methods of plant breeding – introduction, selection and hybridization ( pedigree, backcross, mass selection, bulk method ). Male sterility and heterosis breeding. Use of apomixis in plant breeding. Micropropagation and genetic engineering – methods of transfer of genes and transgenic crops; development and use of molecular markers in plant breeding.
Standard deviation and coefficient of variation ( CV ). Tests of significance ( Z-test, t-test and chi-square tests ). Probability and distributions ( normal, binomial and Poisson distributions ). Correlation and regression.
- Physiology and Biochemistry :
Water relations, Mineral nutrition and ion transport, mineral deficiencies. Photosynthesis–photochemical reactions, photophosphorylation and carbon pathways including C pathway ( photorespiration ), C, C and CAM pathways. Respiraion (anaerobic and aerobic, including fermentation-electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation. Chemiosmotic theory and ATP synthesis. Nitrogen fixation and nitrogen metabolism. Enzymes, coenzymes, energy transfer and energy conservation. Importance of secondary metabolites.
Pigments as photoreceptors ( plastidial pigments and phytochrome ). Photoperiodism and flowering, vernalization, senescence. Growth substances-their chemical nature, role and applications in agri-horticulture, growth indices, growth movements. Stress physiology ( heat, water, salinity, metal ). Fruit and seed physiology. Dormancy, storage and germination of seed. Fruit ripening — its molecular basis and manipulation.
- Ecology and Plant Geography :
Ecological factors. Concepts and dynamics of community. Plant succession. Concepts of biosphere. Ecosystems and their conservation. Pollution and its control ( including phytoremediation ).
Forest types of India – afforestation, deforestation and social forestry. Endangered plants, endemism and Red Data Books. Biodiversity. Convention of Biological Diversity, Sovereign Rights and Intellectual Property Rights. Biogeochemical cyeles. Global warming.
respected sir,
i want preliminary and main(botany) syllabus for Indian forest service exam. moreover i need suggested books names for botany and preliminary
suggest books for ifs botany and zoology
Sir , suggest books for IFS Zoology and Botany
i want top know the books to be selected for the exam
sir..iam vanidas i want to write the INDIAN FOREST SERVICE examination in Tamil?
i shanthi, completed graduation with microbiology, am i eligible to write upsc ifs exam?
Respected Sir/Madam,
I’m doing my Bachelor’s degree course in Microbiology. Am I eligible to write the IFS exam?
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Respected sir/Mam,
I have done Graduation in Microbiology and Masters in Virology,please let me know if I’m eligible to apply for IFS-2012 examination,with Botony as main Subject as syllabus includes microbiology and I Have studied Botony,Zoology and Chemistry during Graduation from University of Pune.
waiting for your early and positive reply.
Hi
Yes you can apply. Please visit for the qualification details of IFS Exam 2012 : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/indian_forest_service_ifs/IFS-Indian-Forest-Service-Exam-Educational-Qualifications.html
hi
plz tell about how many attemts i can attend ifs exam
tell suggested botany books
Hi
Four attempts shall be permitted at the Indian Forest Service examination. For more details visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/indian_forest_service_ifs/IFS-Indian-Forest-Service-Exam-Educational-Qualifications.html
Respected sir,
I’m preparing for IFS, and i selected Zoology and Botany subjects. So plz suggest me the, books list…..
how to prepare pt exam ifs 2012 so please suggest me
for upsc exam
sir, i want previous ifs question papers
Hi
Please refer the CD which will help for your preparing IFS Exam :
http://www.upscexam.com/orders/GS-General-Knowledge-General-Studies-Entrance-Exam-Question-Bank-CD.html and also visit this page : http://upsc.gov.in/questionpaper/2011.htm#Page
Sir/Ma’m,,,
Iam doing my Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture,so pls suggest which books are prepare for IFS,,and also which author bokks are prepare for Botony&Agriculture,,Thank you sir.
Hi
You both are eligible. Please apply now by using the link : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
Please refer the CD which will help you for the IFS Exam preparation : http://www.upscexam.com/orders/GS-General-Knowledge-General-Studies-Entrance-Exam-Question-Bank-CD.html
sir..iam studying 3rd year b.tech-IT …….wat are the subjects easy for me to prepare ifs optional papers
i hav done degree in microbiolgy,genetics and chemistry….since chemistry is one subject i hav applied for ifs…i im i eligible as per ur eligibility criteria?????please do reply
Hi
Please visit for more details : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/indian_forest_service_ifs/IFS-Indian-Forest-Service-Exam-Educational-Qualifications.html
I have a bachelor degree in Microbiology(H) with two pass subjects that are Chemistry and Zoology. Am I eligible to sit for the Indian Forest Service exam?
pls tel me the pattern of IFS exam..is it objective or subjective …
Hi
Please visit this webpage for the full details of IFS Exam pattern : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/indian_forest_service_ifs/IFS-Indian-Forest-Service-Exam-Exam-Scheme.html
Sir plz tell me some books which is important for the prepration.Botany and Zoology
Hello sir, I’ve done Bsc biotechnology. Am i eligible for the IFS exam?
Sir, i am ayisha… i would like to write IFS by taking agriculture and botany as combined subjects. Now i am studying 3rd year BSc Agriculture.may i know the rank wise postings and about the exam? What are all the jobs we get after clearing IFS?