UNIVERSITY OF KALYANI

REVISED SYLLABUS
FOR THREE YEARS B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE
(HONOURS AND GENERAL)
IN
ZOOLOGY
According to the New Examination Pattern
Part I, Part- II & Part- III

WITH EFFECT FROM THE SESSION

2009 2010

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KALYANI NADIA
COUNCIL FOR UNDER GRADUATE STUDIES
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 21 ST MEETING OF THE (PREVIOUS) COUNCIL FOR UG
STUDIES HELD ON 13/09/2005

Revised Structure and Distribution of Marks for Practical Based Subjects at UG Level
w.e.f. Academic Session 2005-2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)
Compulsory English
: One half paper : 50 Marks
Modern Indian Language : One half paper : 50 Marks
Environmental Studies

: One full paper * : 100 Marks *

Elective Subjects : Three : Four full papers : 3x4x100

each
=1200 Marks

AGGREGATE MARKS

: 1400

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Compulsory English
: One half paper : 50 Marks
Modern Indian Language : One half paper : 50 Marks
Environmental Studies

: One full pape r* : 100 Marks *

Elective subjects : Two : Three full papers : 2x3x100

each
= 600 Marks

PART-I

PART-II

PART-III

50 Marks
50 Marks
100 Marks *
3x1x100
=300 Marks

500 Marks
PART-I

3x2x100
=600 Marks

Th: 3x1x100
= 300 Marks
Pr: 3x1x100
= 300 Marks

3x1x100
=300 Marks

600 Marks

Th : 3x1x 60
= 180 Marks
Pr : 3x1x40
= 120 Marks

300 Marks

PART-II

PART-III

50 Marks
50 Marks

100 Marks *

2x1x100 Marks
=200 Marks

2x2x100
=400 Marks

200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 75
Marks)
(Pr : 1 x 50
Marks)

200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 75 Marks)
(Pr : 1 x 50 Marks)

Th: 2x1x100
=200 Marks
Pr: 2x1x100
=200 Marks

One Honours Subject = 800 Marks

Theory: Seven Papers = 540 Marks
Practical: Four Papers = 260 Marks

For Computer Science Honours

For Computer Science Honours

Theory : Seven Papers = 440 Marks
Practical : Four Papers = 280 Marks
Project : One Paper
= 80 Marks

AGGREGATE MARKS

: 1600

400 Marks
(Th: 3 x 80 Marks)
(Pr : 2 x 80 Marks)

200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 50
Marks)
(Pr: 1 x 100
Marks)
600 Marks

With effect from the session 2009 -2010.

200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 50 Marks)
(Pr: 1 x 100 Marks)

600 Marks

400 Marks
(Th: 3 x 80 Marks)
(Pr : 1 x 80 Marks)
(Project : 1 x 80 Marks)
400 Marks

University of Kalyani
Revised Syllabus for B.Sc. (HONOURS) Course in
ZOOLOGY
(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)

According to the New Examination Pattern

Part I, Part II & Part III

University of Kalyani
Revised Syllabus of Zoology
Honours Course

(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)

C o n t en t s

Distribution of Marks

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PART-I

Paper- I

Paper- II

Paper- III

Paper- IV

Paper- V

Paper- VI

Paper- VII

Paper- VIII

Paper- IX

Paper- X
Paper- XI

UNIT I
UNIT II
UNIT III
UNIT I
UNIT II
UNIT III
Practical

UNIT I
UNIT II
UNIT III
UNIT I
UNIT II
UNIT III
Practical

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Protozoa to Aschelminthes
Annelida to Arthropoda
Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemiehordata
Urochordate to Fish
Amphibia to Mammals
Comparative anatomy and special features

PART-II
: Ecology and Environmental biology
: Ethology, Biodiversity and Wild life
: Biosystematics
: Cell biology
: Immunology and Biological Techniques
: Economic Zoology

UNIT I :
UNIT II :
UNIT III :
UNIT IV :
UNIT I :
UNIT II :
UNIT III :
UNIT - IV :
UNIT I :
UNIT II :
UNIT III :
UNIT - IV :
Practical
Practical

PART-III
Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution
Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
Applied Zoology I
Applied Zoology II
Molecular Biology
Genetics
Biotechnology
Xenobitics
Physiology
Biochemistry
Histology and Endocrinology
Developmental Biology

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Honours Course in Zoology

Syllabus of Zoology
Honours Course
( NEW PATTERN )

Distribution of Marks
PART I
Total Marks - 200- Theoretical 150 (2X75) and Practical 5 0 (1 x 50)

PAPER I : Non-chordate

Full Marks : 75

UNIT I (Protozoa to Aschelminthes)

UNIT II (Annelida to Arthropoda)
UNIT III (Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemiehordata)

Marks- 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25

[Seven question to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks(short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and other with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions
(each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions should
have at least two parts]

PAPER II : Chordate

Full Marks : 75

UNIT I (Urochordate to Fish)

UNIT II (Amphibia to Mammals)
UNIT III (Comparative anatomy and special features)

Marks- 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25

[Seven question to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks(short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and ot her with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions
(each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions should
have at least two parts].

PAPER III : PRACTICAL

Full Marks : 50

[distribution of marks : Dissecti on 33(Non-chordate 15 and Chordate 18): Minor dissections

mounting: 7 ;Submission of laboratory note book 5: and viva voce 5 ]

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PART II
Total Marks - 200- Theoretical 150 (2X75) and Practical 100 (1 x 50)

PAPER IV

Full Marks : 75

UNIT I (Ecology and Environmental biology)

UNIT II (Ethology, Biodiversity and Wild life)
UNIT III (Biosystematics)

Marks- 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25

PAPER V

Full Marks : 75

UNIT I (Cell biology)

UNIT II (Immunology and Biological Technique s)
UNIT III (Economic Zoology)

Marks - 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25

PAPER VI (PRACTICAL)

Full Marks : 50
PART III

Total marks : 400 : Theoretical 240 (3 X 80) and Practical 160 : 2 X (40+40)

PAPER VII

Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(short type and from all units is
compulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].
UNIT I Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution
UNIT II Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
UNIT III Applied Zoology I
UNIT - IV Applied Zoology II

Marks- 20
Marks- 20
Marks- 20
Marks 20

PAPER VIII

Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(sho rt type and from all units is
compulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].
UNIT I Molecular Biology
UNIT II Genetics
UNIT III Biotechnology
UNIT - IV Xenobitics

Marks- 20
Marks- 20
Marks- 20
Marks 20
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PAPER IX

Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(short type and from all units is
compulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].

UNIT I Physiology
UNIT II Biochemistry
UNIT III Histology and Endocrinology
UNIT - IV Developmental Biology

Marks- 20
Marks- 20
Marks- 20
Marks 20

PAPER X ( PRACTICAL)
Full Marks : 80
Group A : Cytology, genetics and Biostatistics

Marks 40

(Marks distribution, Cytological preparation - 8, Pedigree analysis - 8,

Biostatistics - 8, Identification and morphometry - 6, Lab notebook - 5
and viva voce 5)

Group B : Microtechnique and Developmental Biology

Marks 40

(Marks distribution : Micro technique - 8, Developmental Biology - 8

Identification 12 (4 X 3), Lab notebook and submission of slides 7(5+2) and
viva voce 5)

PAPER XI (PRACTICAL)

Full Marks : 80

Group A : Physiology, Biochemistry and Endocrinology

Marks : 40

(Marks distribution : Quantitative estimation 12, Anatomical position of

organs 5, estrous cycle 5, Blood 8, Lab notebook 5 and viva voce 5)
Group B : Xenobiotics and Bioinformatics

Marks : 40

(Marks distribution : Xenobiotics 15, Computer application/problems

10 + 5, Lab notebook 5 and viva voce 5.

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PART-I
Total Marks : 200 - Theoretical 150 (2 75) and Practical 50 (1 50)

PAPER -I : Non Chordate

Full Marks : 75
[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks)] is compulsory. Six
questions (each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These
questions should have at least two parts.]
UNIT I : Protozoa to Aschelminthes
Marks 25
1.
Introduction to non-chordata
1
2.
Subkingdom Protozoa : Salient features and outline classification up to subphylum.
6
Functional anatomy related to locomotion, and reproduction of Euglena, Paramoecum
and Amocba.
3.
Porifera salient features and outline classification up to s ubclasses, Canal system
and skeletal system of Porifera.
4
4.
Cnidaria : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses
5
Functional anatomy related to reproduction of Obelia. Polymorphism in
Siphonophora. Coral and formation of coral reefs.
5.
Ctenophora : salient features and affinities of Ctenophora
2
6.
Platyhelminthes : Salient features and outline classification up to Subclasses
Life cycle and parasitic adaptation of Fasciola hepatica.
3
7.
Aschelminthes : Salient features and classif ication up to subclasses. Reproduction
4
and life cycle of Ascaris sp.
UNIT II :Annelida to Arthropoda
Marks 25
8.
Annelida : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses.
8
Circulation and reproduction of Pheretima. Excretion of Annelida.
Trophophbre larva and it evolutionary significance.
9.
Types and signficance of coelom. Metamerism and its significance
5
10.
Arthropoda : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses.
12
Circularatory, excretory and reproductive systems of Periplaneta. Respiratory system of
Arthropoda. Life history of Sacculina and effect of parasitism on Sacculma and its host.
Anatomical peculiarities and affinities of Peripatus and Horse shoe crab.
UNIT III : Mollusca, Echinoderm ata and hemichoredata
Marks 25
11.
Mollusca : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses. General
6
organization of Pila. Foot modifications in Mollusca. Torsion in Gastropod a.
12.
Echinodermata : Salient features and outline classification up to Subsclasses.
6
Water vascular system in echinoderm atas; phylogenetic relationshpip and
evolutionary significance of echninoderm larvae.
13.
Hemichordata : Salient features; Balanoglosasus : General structures, feeding and
8
excretion; affinities and phylogeny. Tornaria larva.
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PAPER- II : Chordate
Full marks : 75
[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all units
equally, preferably some with I mark and others with 2 marks is compulsory: six questions (each of
10 marks) taking two from each uni t to be attempted from the test. These questions should have at
least two parts.]
UNIT I : Urochordata to Fish
Marks 25
1.
General organization
2
2.
Urochordata and Cephalochordata: Salient features and classification up to order
6
Comparison of feeding structures and feeding mechanisms in Ascidia and
Cephalochoradata, Retrogressive metamorphosis in Ascidia; Excretion in Branchiostoma.
3.
4.

Cyclostomata : Classification up to subsclasses Anatomical peculiarities and

phylogenetic position of Petromyzon and ammocets larvae.
Fish : Classification up to subclasses. Anatomical peculiarities of Dipnoi and its
evolutionary position.

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UNIT II : Amphibia to Mammals

Marks 25
5.
Amphibia : Salient features and classification up to living orders, General
5
organization of Bufo sp.
6.
Reptilia : Salient features and classification up to living orders Anatomical
5
peculiarities and evolutionary position of Sphenodon, Snake: Differences between
poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, biting mechanism.
7.
Aves : Salient features and classification up to subclasses. Pigeon : Circulatory and
7
respiratory systems, perching and flight mechanism
8.
Mammalia : Salient features and classification up to i nfraclasses
6
Anatomical peculiarities and phylogenetic relationship of monotremata and mar supilia.
UNIT III : Comparative Anatomy and special features of Chordates
9.
Exoskeletal structures and its derivatives : in fishes, reptiles, birds and
mammals (scales, feathers, hairs, hooves, horns, claw s etc.)
10.
Integumentary glands in vertebrates
11.
Digestive system : Comparative anatomy of the stomach in vertebrates
12.
Circulatory system : Evolution of heart; aortic arches and portal system
13.
Nervous system : General plan and comparative account of brain
14.
Excretory system : Comparative anatomy of kidney in vertebrates
15.
Electric organ in fishes
17.
Migratory behaviour of birds
18.
Parental care in amphibia
19.
Neoteny and Axolotl larva

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PAPER- III (PRACTICAL)

Full Marks: 50
1.
Dissection of the following invertebrate types
i) Pheretima : Nervous system and reproduce system
ii) Cockroach : Nervous and reproductive system (male and female)
iii) Pila : Digestive and nervous system
2.
Mounting of
i) Septal nephridia, setae, nerve ring of Pheretima.
ii) Mouth parts and salivary apparatus of Cockroach
iii) Radula, Ctenidium, Osphradium and statocyst of Pila sp.
iv) Whole mount preparation/staining and identification of Daphnia, Cyclops,
Cypris, Mysis, Obelia, mosquito larvae, head of mosquitoes.
3.
Dissection of the following specimens:
a) Toad Arterial system
b) Lata : Efferent branchial, 9 th and 10th cranial nerves.
c) Unio Genital system
d) White mice : Arterial system
4.
Dissection / mounting of the following specimens:
a) Pecten of fowl
b) Fowl brain
c) Whole mount of placoid, cycloid and ctenoid scales.
5.
Submission of laboratory note Book.
6.
Viva-voce

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PART II
Total Marks : 200 Theoretical 150 (2 75) and Practical 50 (150)

PAPER- IV

Full Marks : 75

[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all units
equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions (each of
10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions should have at
least two parts.]
UNIT I : Ecology and Environmental Biology

Marks 25

1.

Ecology : Definition and scope, differences between ecology and environment

biology and between autoecology and synecology

2.

Ecosystem : Concepts, components, examples; homeostasis, functional attributes,

energy flow (B and Pipe and universal model), tropic level and food chain
(grazing and detritus), ecological pyramids, productivity

3.

Ecology of population : definition, properties, growth (exponential and

sigmoid); regulation (density dependent, independent factors and
self regulation); interspecific interactions (competitions, predation parasitism.
Symbiosis, mutualism, commensalisms definition and examples.

4.

Community : Definition, types terrestrial and aquatic with division and

characteristic forms, characters (dominance abundance, species diversity.
Concept of Environment : Atmosphere, lithosphere and hydr osphere
Soil : Soil profile, soil as habitat
Influence of environment (light and temperature) on aquatic animals

5.
6.
7.

UNIT II : Ecology, Biodiversity and Wild life

8.
Ecology Basic concept, instinct, communication an d learning in animals
9.
Social organization in termites and bees.
10.
Biological clock and its significance
11.
Wild life : Principals, and objectives; categories, management and
conservation (in-situ and ex-situ) of wild life
12.
Endangered mammals of India (lists from different categories)
13.
Distribution of wild life in India in relation to ecological subdivisions
14.
International organizations and legislations. Brief programme of CITES,
WWF, MAB : Wild Life protection Act, Biosphere reserve, national
park and sanctuaries

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UNIT III : Biosystematics

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Marks 25

Importance of taxonomy in biology

Taxonomic procedure, classification, systemtic, taxonomic levels ,
taxa, hierarchy, taxonomic types.
Zoological nomenclature : Definition and importance; brief kno wledge of codes,
principle of priority; synonym and homonym.
Species concepts : Typological, nominalistic, biological, evolutionary
Modern trends of taxonomy : Brief ideas on cytological, biochemical and numerical

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PAPER- V
Full Marks: 75
[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six
questions (each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These
questions should have preferably 2 parts (approximately)]
UNIT I : Cell biology
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Molecular composition and ultrastructure of plasma membrane

Functions of plasma memberane Diffusion, active transport, surface receptors
and cell signaling
Ultrastructure and function of mitochondria cellular energy transactions
Cytoskeleton Microtubules and microfilaments
Cell cycle Phases, cyclin and kinases
Morphology of chromosome nucleosome and chromosomal organization of genes
Physical and chemical structure of nucleic acids

UNIT II :
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Marks 25

Immunology and Biological Techniques

Immunity: Definition and concept, innate and adapt ive, cellular and humoral
Antigens and antibodies: General concept, types and interactions
Immunoglobulin structure and nature
Types of T cells and B cells
Immune deficiency Primary and Secondary, AIDS
Vaccination : General concept
Microscopy General principal of light, fluorescent and electron microscopy
Principles and uses of instruments pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer,
Centrifuge and gel electrophoresis (PAGE)

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UNIT III ; Economic Zoology

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18.

Marks 25

Basic idea of pests and insecticides, conventional and modern (Biological and
Integrated) pest management methods
Pest spectra of sugarcane, jute, rice, s tored grain and vegetable of West Bengal.

Life history, damage and control measures of the following; Chilo infuscatellus
(Sugarcane); Anomis sabulifera (Junte), Leptocoriza acuta (Paddy), Sitophilus
orizae (Rice) and Leucinoides orbonalis (Vegetable)
19.

Vertebrate pests : Names of important vertebrate pests; habit and habitat, damage
and control measures of Bandicota bengalensis.

20.

Medical and veterinary zoology : Brief account of life history, mode of

infection and pathogenicity of the following pathogens with reference to
prophylaxis and treatment: a ) Entomoeba histolytica, b) Plasmodium spp.
C) Wuchereria bancrofti, d) Echinococcus grasmulosus.

21.

Vectors : Examples, structures associated with disease transmission and names

of diseases transmitted by fleas. ticks and mosquitoes; management of these vectors

PAPER VI (PRACTICAL)
1.

2.

Full Marks: 50

Identification of the following specimens up to systematic positions as stated

in theoretical course.

15

B)

Englena, Paramecium, Sycon, Obelia, Aurelia, Sea pen, Porpit a, Vellela, Physalia,
Fasciola, Ascaris, Nereis. Leech, Aphrodite, Chaetopterus. Peripatus, Horse -shoe
crab, Giant water bug, Balanus, Lepas, Squilla, Hippa, Eupagurus . Silver fish, Mole
cricket. Termite queen, Honey bee, Mulberry Silkmoth. Aplysia, Mytilus, Octopus,
Sepia, Loligo, Starfish, Sea urchin, Brittle star, Sea Cucumber. Antedon
Balanogossus.

A)

Larvae : Nauplius, Glochidium, Zoea

Identification of the following specimens or models with reasons

(up to order in case of Urochordate. Agnatha. Amphibia and Reptilia up to Subclass in c ase
of Chondrictihyes. Oesteichthyes and Aves, and up to Infrra classes in case of Mammalia).
Doliolum, Ascidia, Branchiostoma , Hag fish, Lamprey, Hammer -headed Shark, Trygon,
Torpedo, Exocetus, Echeneis, Hippocampus, Necturus. Tylototryton, Caecilia Axolotl larva,
Rhacophorus, Chamaeleon , Limbless lizard, Horned toad, Trionyx. Mabuya, Draco,
Varannus, Naja, Owl, Passer, Psittacula, Shrew, Micro and Mega Chiroptera,
Bandicoota,Rattus.

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Identification of the following material with reason

a)

Skull : Calotes, poisonous and non-posonous snakes, Chelonia, Pigeon, Dog

b)

Vertebrae : Toad, Calotes, Pigeon, Guineapig

c)

Girdle bones Toad, Calotes, Pigeon and Guineapig

Ecology
A.

Determination of dissolved O 2 , CO2, pH (Use of pH meter), Total alkalinity

B.

Analysis of biotic community of water sample Phytoplankton and Zooplankton

B.

Identification of ecological apparatus Ekmann dredger. Secchi disc. Refractometer,

Berlese funnel, Planckton net. Sedgwick Rafter counter

C.

Qualitative study of soil biotic community.

D.

Comments on ecological ada ptive features : Sucker fish, flying fish, chameleon,
flying lizard ; hermit crab, Liver fluke.

Submission of field report on any two of the following :

a)

Ecosystem study of pond/crop land/marine beach.

b)

Visit to zoo garden/museum/fish farm/ser iculture station/agricultural research station.

6.

Submission of Laboratory Note Book.

7.

Viva voce.
(Distribution of marks : Identification 20: Ecology 15; submission of field report 5:
Submission of Laboratory note book 5; viva voce5)

PART- III
Total Marks : 400 Theoretical 240 (3 80) and Practical 160 (280)
PAPER -VII

Full Marks: 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 to 16 marks (short type and from all must is
compulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the rest]
UNIT I : Evolution. Adaptation and Distribution

Marks 20

1.

Theories of organic evolution : Darwinsim, Lamarckism, Synthetic theory,

origin of species and speciation

2.
3.

Origin : Life, Man

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium and its application

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Adaptation (morphological as well as physiological) Aquatic, and desert.

Adaptive radiation Convergence and divergence
Evolutionary and adaptive significance of colouration and mimicry
Geological time scale
Fossil and fossilization
Distribution of animals : Zoo -Geographical realms

UNIT II : Bioinformatics and Biostatistics

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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Computers : Basic knowledge on organization types and application to biology

Basic concept of hardware and software
Operating system DOS (Format, copy, MD, CD), WINDOWS
Data and files; organization of files
Internet and websites (Basic concept)
Application of statistics in biology Introduction
Basic idea on variables, frequency distribution and sampling with simple examples
Measures of central tendency : Mean, media and mode -definition,
application with simple problems

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Measures of dispersions : Variance, standard deviation definition

and application with problems
Test of significance Chi-square, Students t-test

19.

UNIT III : Applied Zoology 1

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20.

Sericulture : Silkworm species and their host plants . Mulberry silk worm :
Different races; life history; brief idea of silkworm rearing; extraction and
reeling of silk, diseases and enemies of silkworm and silk moths.

21.

Apiculture : species of honeybees in India Apis cerena indica : Morphological

differences of different casts, different types of bee fram es and bee culture,
extraction of honey and uses of honey, Problems and prospects of apiculture.

22.

Lac culture : Strains of lac insects, life history of lac insect, commercial
cultivation of lac insects, processing of lac, composition and uses o f lac

UNIT IV : Applied Zoology II

23.

Marks 20

Aquaculture :
A) Pisiculture : Definition, scope, fishery resources in India, finfish culture,
monoculture and polyculture practices, role of exotic fishes in polyculture,
induced breeding, knowledge of fish seed transport, fish diseases, their
symptoms and remedies
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B) Prawn culture : Giant fresh water prawn and tiger prawn . Sources, seed,
culture methods; problems
C) Pearl culture : Pearl producing species and their distribution, pearl
culture methods, composition of pearl
Poultry keeping : Fowl breeds, diseases and their control, poultry
management (Deep litter system)

Dairy : Common breeds of cow, artificial insemination , milk its processing

and products

PAPER- VIII

Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks (short type and from all units) is
compulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the rest]
UNIT I : Molecular Biology

Marks 20

1.

DNA replication mechanisms, enzymes and factors in p rokaryotes

2.

Protein synthesis Central dogma, transcription mechanism in prokaryote

Intron, exon, splicing and post transcriptional modifications in eukaryotes.
Translation mechanism in prokaryotes.
Regulation of gene expression General principle, Operon concept (Lac.) operon
Biology of cancer-Proto-oncogene and oncogene, characteristics of cancer
cells, different between normal cell and cancer cell and between benign
and malignant tumors, metastasis.

3.
4.

UNIT II : Genetics

3
5

Marks 20

6.
7.

Linkage and chromosome mapping with problems

Gene expression : Definition and examples; alleles, multiple alleles
(ABO blood group), lethal gene, pleiotropism, epistasis.

3
3

8.

Sex linked inheritance in Drosophila and human (white eye colour and
non-disjunction cases in Drosophila; Red green colour blindness and
Haemophilia in man)

9.

Sex determination in Drosophila and human with reference to the role

of SRY and Tdf gene

10.

Population genetics Problems relating to Hardy-Weinberg principle

11.

Human genetics Genetic disorders Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia, Downs

Syndrome, Turners syndrome, Klinefelters syndrome. Cri -du-chat syndrome

12.

Mutation Types, molecular mechanism, types of mutagens , detection

of sex linked and autosomal mutation in Drosophila.

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Marks 20

14.

Basic concept of genetic engineering , principle, tools and role

of major enzymes exonucleases, endonucleases. DNA ligase, DNA polymerase.

15.
16.

Construction of recombinant DNA and cloning

Cloning vectors Plasmid, Cosmid, Bacteriophage,

4
3

17.

Analyses of cloned genes outline knowledge of southern and northern

18.

blotting DNA sequencing, PCR, DNA finger printing, RFLP

Application of DNA technology in human with reference to insulin and tra nsgenic fish

UNIT IV: Environmental Pollution

19.
20.
21.

22
23
24

Marks 20

Concepts of pollution and pollutants

Air pollution Types of pollutants and their sources effects on man and
vegetation and its control
Water pollution : Major components from industries, agriculture and
domestic sources; effects on human health and river ecos ystem, control
measures, Ganga action plan.
Noise pollution and its effect on man
Soil pollution and solid waste management
Environmental laws : Prevention and control of pollution

1
2
2

PAPER- IX
Full Marks 80
[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks (short type and from all units) is
compulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the test]
UNIT I : Physiology

Marks 20

1.

Concept of diffusion pH and buffers -their role, physiological process and action

2.

Haemoglobin and its role in relation to O 2 and CO2 transport

3.

Physiology of urine formation glomerular filtration, tubular function plasma

clearance and counter current mechanism

4.

Physiology of synaptic and junctional nerve impulse transmission

5.

Physiology of muscle contraction

UNIT II : Biochemistry
6.
Structure and classification of carbohydrate, protein and lipid
7.
Major steps of a) Carbohydrate matabolism EM Pathway,
TCA cycle, energy release, Glycogenesis
b) Protein metabolism Transamination, deamination urea cycle
8.

Enzyme Classification, mode of action , Michelis constant

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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Marks 20

Histological structure and function of mammalian a) Liver, b) Kidney,

c) Testic and d) Ovary
Major endocrine glands of mammals and their functions
Pituitary gland Anatomy, cell lyses, hormones and their functional properties.
Biosynthesis and functions of the hormones : Testosterone and thyroid hormone
Reproductive cycle-Brief description of estrous and menstrual cycle and
their hormonal regulation.

UNIT IV : Developmental Biology

14.

3
2
4
4
5

Marks 20

Gametogenesis : Process of spermatogenesis and oogenesis, structure

of male and female gametes
Fertilization : Definition. Physical and chemical events. Outline
knowledge of Fertilization of Sea urchin and Human

18.

Types of egg and role of yolk in pattern of cleavage, process of

cleavage in Branchiostonia, Frog and Chick
Gastrulation Definitions : Process of gastrulation in Frog and
Chick, Fate map morphogenetic movement of cells during gastrulation
Concept of organizer and nature of inductive substances;

19.

Development of amnion, chorion and allantois in chick.

20.

Placents : Types in mammals; formation in human, functions

21.

Development of eye and brain in chick

22.

Regeneration : Process in out line, examples

15.
16.
17.

PAPER- X (PRACTICAL)

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Group A :
Cytology, Genetics and Biostatistics
Marks 40
1.
Use of microscope, camera lucida, stage and occular micrometer of cellular studies
2.
Cytological preparation of meiot ic stages from squash preparation of grasshopper testes.
4.
Pedigree analysis.
5.
Identification of cytological preparations
a) Meiotic stages , b) Polytene chromosomes from Dipteran larva
6.
Biostatstics: Chi-square and t-Test
7.
Submission of laboratory note book
8.
Viva voce
(Marks distribution, Cytological preparation : 8 : Pedigree analysis : 8 Biostatistics 8: Identification
and morphomertry : 6 Lab notebook : 5 and viva voce5)
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Microtechnique and Developmental Biology

Marks 40

1.

Microtechniques : Fixation, embedding, block making, section cutting , staining of

histological material.

2.

Whole mount preparation and identification of chick embryo -48 hrs and 72 hrs.

3.

Identification of histological slides T. S. of liver, kidney, pancreas, thyroid,

testis, ovary, liver, tongue, adrenal, gland and i leum in mammals.

4.

Identification of cross sections passing through eye region, heart, kidney

and tail bud of 72 hour chick embryo

5.

Identification of gastrulation (early late and yolk plug) in Toad.

6.

Submission of laboratory notebook and prepared sl ides (at least 4)

7.
Viva voce
(Marks distribution : Microtechnique : 8 : Developmental biology : 8 Identification : 12 (4 x 3) , Lab
notebook and submission of slides 7 (5 : 2) and viva voce 5)

PAPER- XI (PRACTICAL)

Full Marks: 80

Group A : Physiology, Biochemistry and Endocrinology

Marks 40
1.
Quantitative estimation (Colorimetric) of glucose (Enthrone or
Somogyi Nelson method) and Protein (Folin Lowry method)
2.
Action of salivary amylase Effect of temperature
3.
Anatomical position of endocrine glands in male and female rat
(Thyroid, Adrenal, pancreas, ovary, and testis)
4.
Estrous cycle in mice/rat
5.
Blood : CT, BT, TC, DC, ESR, Hb % Blood grouping (ABO and RH
6.
Submission of laboratory notebook
7.
Viva voce
(Marks distribution : Quantitative estimation 12, Anatomical position of organs 5, Amylase estous
cycle 5, Block 18 Lab note book :
Group B : Xenobiotics and Bioinformatics
1.

Marks 40

Xenobiotics
i) Lethality testing (LC 50) by log probit graphica l method a) Benthos,
b) Plankton, c) Nekton
ii) Estimation of COD of water
Identification of prepared slides (histopathological disorders in fishes)
a) Micronucleus, b) Necrosis of lives, c) Necrosis of fish gill Lamella
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Computer application :
i) disc operation Copy, Format, Directory making and removal
ii) Spread sheet (MS Excel) : Command menu, Statistical and
Mathematical functions, preparation of graphs from 2 sets of data (X and Y axisd)
iii) Word processing (MS word) : Document preparation, Character specification

(bold, italics, underline, fonts colour) si zing cut and past

3.
Submission of Laborite Note Book
4.
Viva voce
(Marks distribution : One estimation 12 : two spotting 3 : one computer problem 10 lab note book : 5
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UNIT II Parasitology
UNIT III Life and diversity of Chordate
UNIT IV Developmental Biology
PART-II

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UNIT I Cell Biology and Genetics

UNIT II Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution
UNIT III Animal physiology and Biochemistry
UNIT IV Ecology and Environmental biology
Practical
PART-III
Theoretical
Group A : Applied Zoology
Group B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and
Biotechnology

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Distribution of Marks
PART I
Total Marks - 100 (Theoretical -100 Marks)
PAPER I
UNIT
UNIT
UNIT
UNIT

Full Marks : 100

I
II
III
IV

Life and diversity of non -chordate

Parasitology
Life and diversity of Chordate
Developmental Biology

Marks- 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks having
10 questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units is
compulsory. Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such
question generally should contain at least two parts.]
PART II
Total Marks - 200 ( Theoretical 100 marks and Practical 100 marks)

PAPER II

Full Marks : 100

UNIT I
UNIT II

Cell Biology and Genetics

Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and
Distribution
UNIT III Animal physiology and Biochemistry
UNIT IV Ecology and Environmental biology

Marks- 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25
Marks- 25

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks having 10
questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units is compulsory.
Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered fro m each unit. Each such question generally
should contain at least two parts.]
PAPER III (PRACTICAL)

Full Marks 100

[ Marks distribution : Dissection (one non -chordate and one chordate) 32 : minor dissections
(two) 14. cytology 10 : identifications (2 specimens each from non -chordate and chordate one item
each from histology and osteology ) 22 : field report 5 submission of laboratory note book and
prepared 7 (5-2) and viva voce 10 ]
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PART III
PAPER - IV

Full Marks : 100 [ Theoretical 60 marks and Practical 40 marks]

THEORETICAL

Marks - 60

GROUP A : Applied Zoology

UNIT I : Pests and Beneficial Insects.
UNIT II : Aquaculture, Poultry and Dairy
GROUP B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and Biotechnology
UNIT III
UNIT IV

Environmental Biology and Wild Life

Immunology and Biotechnology

[ Students are required to attempt 5 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 12 marks to be set
from all units is compulsory. Four questions (each of 12 mar ks are to be answered taking one from
must. Each such question generally should contain at least two parts (preferably of two parts.]
PRACTICAL

Marks : 40

[ Marks distribution : Experiments : 18 ( 2 X 9 ) : Identifications 12 (4X3) :

Laboratory Note Book 5 , Viva voce 5 ]

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PART I
PAPER - I

Full Marks : 100

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks (having 10
questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units) is compulsory.
Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such question generally
should contain at least two parts]
UNIT I : Life and diversity of non -chordate
1.

Classification with salient features and suita ble examples of subkingdom

Protozoa ( up to phylum ). Phylum Porifera, Cnidaria, Planrelminthes.Annelida,
Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata ( up to Subclasses )

2.

Types study :
a) Paramecium Reproduction
b) Sycon Canal system
c) Obelia Structure and life history.
d) Pheretima Circulatory system, excretory system, locomotory organs
and Reproductive system
e) Periplaneta Respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems
f) Pila Respiratory and nervous systems
g) Starfish Feeding and digestion, water vascular system

3.
4
5.

Coral reef formation.

Larval types : Structure and significance of trochophore, nauplius and
bipinnaria
Balanoglosus- Morphology and ciliary m ode of feeding

UNIT II :
6.
7.
8.
9.

1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
3
2

Parasitology

Parasitism Definition and types with other interspecific interactions

3
(symbiosis, commensalisms and mutualism)
Life history, pathogenicity and clinical features of a) Plasmodium vivax,
b) Ascais lumbricoides
4
Parasitic adaptations of Fasciola and laema
2
Arthropod vectors : Names of species and their importance ( Anopheles,
Culex, Ades, sand fly, flea, ticks).
4
Structures associated with disea se transmission in mosquitoes and sand flies.
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UNIT III : Life and diversity of Chordat es

10.

General characters with classification of phylum Chordata (up to class)

6.
Distinctive characters and suitable examples of the living forms of Chondricthyes
and Osteichthyes (up to Subclasses). Amphibia and Reptilia
(up to living orders), Aves (Subclasses) and Mammalia (up to Infraclasses).

11.

Type study :
a)
Branchiostoma Mechanism of feeding
b)
Toad Respiratory, circulatory and urino -genital system
c)
Pigeon Exoskeleton, flight muscles and respiratory system

12.

1
3
3

Comparative anatomical studies of vertebrate organs.

a)
Scales and fins of fishes
b)
Heart, single circuit (fish), double circuit (Toad and Guinea pig)
c)
Brain Fish, Toad and Calotes

13.

Special Features
a)
Parental care in fishes
b)
Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, poison apparatus
c)
Echolocation in bat

1
2
4

1
2
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UNIT IV : Developmental Biology

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis

Fertilization
Cleavage: types and patterns, process of cleavage in chick
Gastrulation in chick and formation of three germinal layers
Elementary idea on extra embryonic membranes (Structure
and function in chick)
Elementary idea on placenta (structure and function) in Rabbit

19.

2
2
2
2

PART II
PAPER II

Full Marks 100

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks (having 10
questions each of 1 mark and 5 que stions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units) is compulsory.
Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such question generally
should contain at least two parts.]
UNIT I : Cell biology and Genetics

Marks 25

1. Ultrastructure and function of plasma membrane

2. Chromosome Nucleosome model

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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Cell cycle, Meiosis, structure of DNA and RNA

4
Types of cancers normal and cancerous cells differentiation
2
Elements of heredity. Mendels monohybrid and dihybrid cross
2
Linkage ( complete and incomplete ) with suitable examples
2
Sex determination in Drosophila and man
2
Inheritance of sex linked and autosomal genes in man haemophilia and
thalassaemia.
1
9. Mechanism of replication, transcription and translation in prokaryotes( E.coli) 4
10. Chromosomal aberrations (Down and Turner syndromes)
2
UNIT II : Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution

Marks : 25

11. Definition of taxonomy, systematics, Linnea n hierarchy, taxa, category

and types
12. Principles of nomenclature ; law of priority
13. Species concept.
14. Drawinism and synthetic theory of evolution
15. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and its a pplications
16. Adaptation : aquatic and volant adaptations
17. Zoogeographical realms with predominant fauna
18. Distribution of fellidae in India
UNIT III : Animal physiology and Biochemistry
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.

26.
27.
28.
29.

Marks : 25

Ecology and ecosystem concept, food chain, food web, ecological pyramid and
energy flow.
Population ecology properties and growth form.
Community Definition and types (terrestrial and aquatic)
Pollution Air and water sources and remedies
Environmental parameters (light, and temperature) and their
impacts on the terrestrial animals

PAPER - III ( PRACTICAL)

1.

Marks : 25

Properties and functional role of haemoglobin in respiration, blood groups (ABO)

and Rh factor
4
Classification and structure of carbohydrate, protein and lipid; concept of glycolysis,
glycogenesis and neoglucogenesis.
8
Osmoregulation in fresh water and marine teleost fishes.
2
Physiology of nerve impulses and synaptic transmission
2
Enzymes characters and classification.
1
Histology of pituitary and pancreas and their hormonal activity in mammals.
5

UNIT IV : Ecology and Environmental biology

25.

3
3
2
2
3
3
2
1

Full Marks : 100

Dissection :
i)
Earthworm:Nervous system
ii)
Cockroach : Digestive and female reproductive system
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iv)
v)

Pila : Digestive and nervous system

Lata : Afferent branchial system, IX and Xth cranial nerves (origin and
distribution)
Tilapia : Urino-genital system

2.

Minor dissection , Mounting and preparation

i)
Whole mount preparations of Daphnia and mosquito larvae
ii)
Mouth parts of cockroach
iii)
Salivary apparatus of cockroach
iv)
Setae of earthworm
v)
Radula and osphradium of Pila
vi)
Mounting of cycloid and ctenoid scales of fish
vii)
Pecten of fowl

3.

Temporary preparation and study of meiosis in Grasshopper testes.

4.

Identification with reasons (two specimens, each from non -chordates and chordates,
one item each from histology and osteology).
A)
Non-chordates : Paramecium, Sycon, Obelia, Fasciola, Ascaris, Hirudinaria,
Scolopendra, Horse-shoe crab, Silverfish, Scarabid beetle, Octopus, Sepia,
Mytilus, Achatina, Starfish(Astropecten), Balanoglossus.
B)
Branchiostoma, Scoliodon, Lates , Flying fish (Exoeoetus), Sea
horse(Hippocampus). Necturus, Rhacophorus, Axoltl larva, Draco, Naja,
Turtle, Chiroptera.
C)
Bones, skull of toad, poisonous and non-poisonous snaks, pigeon and dog,
limb and girdle bones of pigeon.
D)
Histological slides : i) T.S. of mammalian stomach, intestine, liver, pancreas,
lung, kidney, ovary and testis. ii) Whole mount of chick embryo of 24 hours,
48 hours and 72 hours.

5.

Field study report.

Report on the visit of at least one of the following : Zoological garden, Zoological
museum, sericultural, agricultural, apicultural, pest management, and fisheries
Institute/research center/farm, forest ecosystem, beach ecosystem.

6.

Submission of Laboratory Note Book and prepared slides from class work (at
least 5 such slides to be submitted).

7.

Viva Voce.

[ Marks distribution : Dissection (one non -chordate and one chordate) 30 : minor dissections (two)
14. cytology 10 : identifications (2 specimens each from non -chordate and chordate one item each
from histology and osteology ) 24 : field report 5; laboratory note book and prepared slides 7 (5 -2)
and viva voce 10 ]
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Total Marks : 100 [Theoretical -60 Marks and Practical -40 Marks]
PAPER- IV

Full Marks :100

THEORETICAL
60 Marks
[Students are required to attempt 5 questions No I (short type) of 12 marks (to be set from all units)
is compulsory. Four questions (each of 12 marks) are to be answered taking one from unit. Each
such question generally should contain at least two parts].
GROUP A : Applied Zoology
Unit I : Pests and Beneficial Insects
1. Pest and pest management
10
a) Definition and types of pests with examples
b) Morphology, life history, behaviour, nature of damage and control measures of the
following pests :
i) Paddy Scirpophaga (Tryporyza) incertulus. ii) Vegetable pest Leucinoides
orbonalis iii) Jute pest Anomis sabulifera : iv) Rodenta pest Bandicoota
bengalensis
c) General idea on pest management (mechanical chemical and biological ; Integrated) .
2. Apiculture Indian honey bees, Life cycle of Apis cerena indica, modern method of
apiculture, honey and its uses.
3
3. Lac culture, strains of lac insect, commercial cultivation of lac insects, composition of lac,
processing of lac and its uses.
3
4. Sericulture-kinds of silkworm and their host plants, life history and rearing of mulbery
silkworm, harvesting and processing of cocoons, reeling and extraction of silk, common
diseases of Bombyx mori and their remedies.
4
UNIT II : Aquaculture, Poultry and Dairy
5. Aquaculture ;
12
a) Principle, definition and scope
b) Principles and practices of composite fish culture and management knowledge of induced
breeding technique in fish, common fish diseases and their control.
c) Exotic fishes their merits and demerits ; integrated fish farming
d) Pearl culture pearl producing species, pearl culture method
e) Prawn culture fresh water prawn culture, source of seed culture method, problems
6. Poultry
4
a) Types of breed fowl
b) Management of fowl (deep litter system) : Disease and control
7. Dairy
2
a) Common Indian and foreign dairy breeds of milching cows
b) Milk processing (pasteurization)
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UNIT III : Environmental Biology and Wild Life
8. Concept of environment (atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere),
2
9. Concept of biodiversity and bioindicators
2
10. Principles of wild life conservation (e x situ and in situ) conservation acts and applications.
Endangered Indian mammals
3
UNIT IV Immunology and Biotechnology
11. Immunology
a) Basic idea of antigen antibody reaction
2
b) Classification of Immunoglobins
2
c) Basic principle of vaccination
2
12. Biotechnology
a) Recombinant DNA technology : Enzymes involved and vectors us ed (plasmid and
cosmid), general techniques of cloning with some examples on application
4

PRACTICAL
40 Marks
1. Experiments :
i)
Estimation of dissolve O 2 of water
ii) Estimation of free CO 2 in water
iii) Estimation of p H of water
iv) Quantitative counting of zooplankton
v) Total count (TC) of human blood
vi) Differential count (DC) of human blood
vii) Determination of human blood pressure
viii) Determination of haemoglobin percentage
ix) Determination of human blood groups
2. Identification (Character with importance)
Bombyx mori, Apis, Anomis sabulifera, Scirpophaga incertulus, Sitophilus oryzae,
Myxobolus, Lepisma, Termite, Labeo rohita, L. calbasu, Hypophthamicthys molitrix,
Ctenopharnygodon, Cyprinus, Lates, Hilsa, Macrobrachium.
3. Laboratory Note Book
4. Viva voce
[Marks distribution Experiments : 18 (2 X 9) : Identifications 12 (4 X 3) : Laboratory Note Book 5;
viva- 05]
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