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1. Agriculture

• 1.1. Statistics of Indian Agriculture

  • Major cereals and pulses cultivation

  • Production trends and data

  • Agricultural practices and regions

• 1.2. Elementary Entomology

  • Insect morphology and classification

  • Life cycles of agriculturally important insects

  • Pest identification and management strategies

• 1.3. Plant Protection

  • Disease diagnosis in crops

  • Integrated pest management techniques

  • Use of pesticides and biological control methods

• 1.4. Agricultural Economics

  • Principles of agricultural economics

  • Farm management and production economics

  • Agricultural marketing and price analysis

2. Botany

• 2.1. Cell Biology

  • Structure and function of plant cells

  • Cell organelles and their roles

  • Cell division processes: mitosis and meiosis

• 2.2. Tissue, Organ, and Organ Systems

  • Types of plant tissues: meristematic and permanent

  • Organization of tissues into organs

  • Functions of root, stem, leaf, flower, and fruit

• 2.3. Genetics

  • Mendelian principles of inheritance

  • Genetic variation and mutation

  • Plant breeding techniques

• 2.4. Plant Classification and Diversity

  • Taxonomy and systematics

  • Classification systems: artificial, natural, and phylogenetic

  • Diversity of plant species and their ecological significance

• 2.5. Ecology

  • Ecosystem structure and function

  • Energy flow and nutrient cycles

  • Plant adaptations to environmental factors

• 2.6. Life Processes in Plants

  • Photosynthesis mechanisms

  • Respiration pathways

  • Water and nutrient transport systems

  • Growth and movement responses

• 2.7. Basics of Biochemistry

  • Plant biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids

  • Enzyme functions and kinetics

  • Metabolic pathways and their regulation

3. Zoology

• 3.1. Animal Cell and Tissue

  • Structure and function of animal cells

  • Types of animal tissues and their roles

• 3.2. Organ Systems

  • Overview of major organ systems: digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, etc.

  • Functional aspects of each system

• 3.3. Heredity and Variation

  • Genetic inheritance patterns

  • Sources of genetic variation

• 3.4. Animal Classification

  • Taxonomic hierarchy and criteria

  • Characteristics of major animal phyla

• 3.5. Microorganisms

  • Types of microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa

  • Roles in health, disease, and industry

• 3.6. Insects and Rodents

  • Identification and biology of common species

  • Impact on agriculture and human health

  • Control and management strategies

4. Biotechnology

• 4.1. Fundamentals of Biotechnology

  • Definition and scope

  • Historical developments

• 4.2. Genetic Engineering

  • Recombinant DNA technology

  • Gene cloning and expression

  • Applications in medicine and agriculture

• 4.3. Biotechnological Principles

  • Techniques: PCR, electrophoresis, blotting methods

  • Bioinformatics tools

• 4.4. Economic Biotechnology

  • Biotechnology in industry: pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environmental management

  • Economic impact and considerations

• 4.5. Pathogens and Control

  • Biotechnological approaches to disease control

  • Vaccine development

  • Antimicrobial resistance

• 4.6. Recent Trends in Biotechnology

  • CRISPR and genome editing

  • Stem cell research

  • Synthetic biology