KPK PMS Botany Paper I – 2008

Note: Read the following instructions carefully.

1. Attempt any Five questions
2. All questions carry equal marks
3. Extra attempt of any question or any part will not be considered
4. Candidates must draw two straight lines at the end to separate each question in answer book.

Question 1: Describe the range of vegetative structures found in algae.

Question 2: How would you classify fungi? Give distinguishing characteristics of various groups of fungi giving suitable examples.

Question 3: What are general principles of plant disease control?

Question 4: Answer the following questions.

1. Draw a labelled diagram of the longitudinal section of the capsule of Funaria.
2. Compare and contrast the structure of Thallus of Marchantia with that of Riccia.

Question 5: Answer the following questions.

1. Describe the distribution and habitats of conifers of Pakistan.
2. Why Cycas is referred to as a ‘‘living fossil’’?

Question 6: What is secondary growth? Describe the secondary growth of dicot stem with the help of suitable diagrams.

Question 7: Discuss modern trends in plant taxonomy.