CSIR JRF June '10 Questions

1.(a) How to find out the surface area of leaf without using any instrument?
(b) A person went for a field trip to mountain and took some photographs of an earthworm. After return how would he find the actual length of the earthworm by the help of the photos he has taken?

 

2. Name the substrates and enzymes in C2 cycle in mitochondria and peroxysome.

 

3.(a) What is e value and score with reference to BLAST?
(b) What are the methods to find out protein motifs. What are the various symbols used for representation.

4. What mutation according to ABC model would lead to the following result?
Sepal, Sepal, Sepal, Sepal

 

5. Describe how nitrogen is fixed?

 

6. What do you mean by C sink ? and what role does it play in global warming?

 

7. Write 2 importance of TFIIH and carboxy terminal domain of RNA polymerase.

 

8. Give an account of aluminium toxicity in plants?

 

9. What are DNA vaccines?

 

10. What do you mean by somatic gene therapy?

 

11.How was it known before sequencing that the E.coli DNA is circular?

 

12. How will you prove that the neuron conduction across membrane occurs by chemicals?

 

13. What is the difference between corpus luteum and corpus albicans?

some more:

 

Product of sucrose is?
Describe the structural and functional difference between leucoplast, chromoplast and ----?

Which is strait chain sugar.?

what parameter would you use to find out the relation between two variables?

what do you mean by non parametric statistics? when do you use non parametric statistics. give eg

40 fish were exposed to chem icals A and B. of them, 28 fish moved towards chemical A and rest towards B. set up a test to assess this, and state the null hypothesis. what should be the conclusion? chi square value for df=1 given

Differentiate between correlation and regression. Give an eg where correlation has no regression

Write the logistic growth curve equation for species A and B and modify them when they under prey predator relationship

In wild dogs, which display lek behaviour, what evolutionary force decide the males to engage in hunting and caring for the pups?

what is tetanization? what is rigor mortis?

what are type I and type II diabetes?

Draw the maturation stages of RBC

how is area related to species richness? draw the graph and derive the equation. how is the above significant to island biogeography.

(2 DNA sequences draw, one with excess AT, another with excess GC) which of the above will be more prone to damage by a toxic stress? how does DNA repair such damage?

Concentration of acetylchloine is 100 times greater in synaptic vesicles than in cytosol where it is produced. explain

A blastomere given...certain areas marked...q: which area will develop into which organ? (dont remember the ques properly..sorry)

Explain about the outlines of IgE  degranulation mechanism?
What is use of transgenic animals.
How biosensors work?
What is the fate of protein when its N terminal signal sequence binds to SRP?
Draw the structure of Guanosine monophosphate and show the number of every C and N atom.

Draw the ramachandran plot for D-Ala showing allowed combinations of the conformational angles.

Official Notification: BCIL Biotech Industrial Training Program (BITP) 2010-2011

Department of Biotechnology invites application from students in biotechnology for practical training in biotech companies. Stipend of Rs 8,000/- per month will be paid to selected candidates.
Objective of BITP is to provide inductrial exposure to students to improve job prospects and to help biotech industry to identify prospective manpower. since 1993, Hundreds of Post Graduates have been trained in leading biotech companies and several trainees have been absorbed by the industry.
Eligibility: B.Tech/B.E/M.sc/M.Tech/M.V.Sc in molecular & Human Genetics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Neuro sciences, Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Bioprocess Technology, General/Agricultural/Industrial/Marine/Medical/Pharmaceutical/Environmerntal/Plant/food/Animal Biotechnology, Completed in the year 2009 or 2010 with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Students from DBT Supported teaching programmes will be given preferance. They will have to produce a certificate from their department head/course coordinator at the time of interview if shortlisted.
How to apply?
The application would be accepted online through BCIL website www.bcil.nic.in. A DD of Rs 500/- in favour of "Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi" towards non -refundable application fee along with a hard copy of system generated acknowledgement after successful submission of application form, is to be sent at the address mentioned below:
Please write your application id, name, date of birth and mobile number on the reverse side of demand draft. Hard copies of the acknowledgement of applications and requisitions submitted online may please be sent to:
Mr manoj Gupta
Deputy Manager, Biotech consortium India Limited,
5th Floow, Anuvrat Bhawan,
210, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg,
New Delhi - 110002, Email: bcildelhi@vsnl.com latest by 10th july 2010.
Application does not guarantee training under BITP. Only shortlisted candidastes will be called for interview. Decision of selection committee will be final. Training does not ensure job placement. candidates interested in higher studies and research need not apply. Selected candidates will be required to join anywhere in india. Applications for change of location will not be entertained. No quieries will be entertained.
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How do you determine Surface area of leaf without using any instrument?

Here's what you do... take a graph paper.. the 1mm x 1mm graduated. trace the leaf on the graph paper. remove the leaf. then count the whole squares occupied by the leaf. write down the number. count the half 3/4th filled squares and write the number down. count the number of half filled squares and divide the number by two and write it down. leave out 1/4th filled squares. add the numbers you have written down. the number you get is the surface area of one side of leaf. doubling it will give you the surface area of the entire leaf in sq cm

Notification For DBT JRF 2010

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of “DBT-Junior Research Fellowship” (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology.

JRFs will be selected according to merit under two categories: Category A and B. Category A fellowships (Top100 in number) are tenable in any University/Institute in India where the students can register for Ph.D. Category B fellowships (150 in number) are tenable exclusively at the 69 DBT-supported Teaching Centres/Departments running DBT-supported masters programme, and 8 DBT Institutes, where the students can register for Ph.D.


ELIGIBILITY

Those who have passed after January 1, 2009 or will appear (till August, 2010) for Masters in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics (M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc.), Molecular Human Genetics offered at BHU, and Neuroscience offered at Jiwaji University and TIFR, and B.Tech. Biotechnology (4- year course) recognized by UGC/AICTE are eligible for this award. The applicants should be below the age of 28 years, and 33 years in case of reserved categories, and women candidates. Candidates with 60% (55% for reserved categories) of the total marks (equivalent in grade) are eligible.


DETAILS OF THE AWARD

The fellowship will be initially for a period of 3 years extendable for 2 more years based on performance. By the end of 2nd year the performance of JRF will be assessed and will be upgraded to SRF. The fellowship as JRF / SRF will be @ Rs. 12, 000/- / Rs. 14000/- per month) + HRA as per host Institute norms, and a research contingency of Rs. 30, 000/- per year.



MODE OF SELECTION

The candidates will be selected based on a written admission test, “Biotechnology Eligibility Test” (BET) to be conducted on 18th April, 2010 at nine different centres, namely, Anna University (Chennai), Assam Agricultural University (Jorhat), Central University (Hyderabad), Chinmaya Vidyalaya (New Delhi), Guru Harkishan Public School (New Delhi), Gyan Mandir Public School (New Delhi), Sri Venkateswara College (New Delhi), University of Pune (Pune) and West Bengal University of Technology (Kolkata). Candidates, only belonging to SC/ST/PH categories, called for BET will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town, on production of supportive documents of competent authority. The examination centres are tentative and will be confirmed later.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates should apply in the prescribed application form obtainable online at the URL http://oasis.mkcl.org/bet/. The last date for submission of online application form is 10th March, 2010. Stepwise procedure for filling the online application form and its submission is given in the above URL. The completed application form along with the required documents and application fee in the form of a DD of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PH categories) in favour of “:MKCL”, payable at Pune, drawn on any nationalized bank, should reach the address mentioned in the URL, on or before 15th March, 2010. The application fee is non-refundable and nontransferable.

Notification For ICMR JRF 2010

ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through council's support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the seven centres viz. Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Mumbai once a year. The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice. The entrance examination is usually held in the first/second week of July.



Details of the Award

A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded. 120 Fellowships would be awarded for work in the field of biomedical sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, Pharmacology, zoology, Environment Science, botany, veterinary sciences, bio-informatics etc.). Thirty Fellowships would be awarded for work with emphasis on Social sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics, anthropology, social work and Health Economics.



The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme of any University recognised by the UGC/MCI. However, the JRF programme would not have any connection with the Ph.D. programme. The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate will be six months.


Fellowship Offered

The duration of fellowship will initially be limited till three years carrying a monthly stipend of Rs. 12000/- and an annual contingency grant up to Rs. 20,000/- per annum. The progress of research work would be evaluated annually through annual progress reports. On completion of two years as JRF the stipend of a fellow may be increased to Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for 3rd year on the basis of assessment of candidate's research progress / achievements. Upon such a recommendation, the fellow will be called SRF. In the event of the Committee not recommending upgradation, the fellow will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs. 12000/- per month for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending on the decision of the Committee. The duration as SRF may be for a maximum duration of 3 years. Thus, the total tenure as JRF plus SRF shall not exceed 5 (five) years.



Educational Qualification

M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC Candidates and 50% for the SC/ST & physically handicapped candidates in the subjects mentioned under the head method of selection.



Age Limit

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.





Syllabus

As prescribed by UGC.


Scheme of Test: The test will consist of one paper of 2 hours duration. The paper will consist of 2 Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Science. The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.



Each question carries one mark. Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answer. The questions in both the sections would appear in English only.



Date Of Exam - July 18th, 2010.

Notification For IFS Exam Conducted By UPSC, New Delhi

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2010 commencing from July 10th, 2010 for the recruitment to the indian forest service.




Qualification: Bachelors degree of a recognised University with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Botany. Chemistry Geology Mathematics Physics Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor S degree in Agriculture Forestry or in Engineering or an equivalent qualification

Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations given in Appendix-Ill of Rules for the Indian Forest Service Examination. 2010 published in the Gazette of India dated 20lh February, 2010.

Age Limit: Not less than 21 years and not more than 30 years on 1st July. 2010

The upper age limit is relaxable for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes and certain other categories of candidates to the extent specified in the Notice



HOW TO APPLY :

(a)The Commission proposes to make available online application submission for Indian Forest Service Examination, 2010 from 27* February. 2010 to 15'" March, 2010 for which a separate notice is to be issued.

(b)The Candidates who wish to apply offline must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices (specified in Appendix-Ill of the Notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs.20/-(Rupees twenty only). Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination



\In case of any difficulty in obtaining Application Forms from the designated HPOs/POs the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC s "FORMS SUPPLY MONITORING CELL" over Telephone No.011-23389366/Fax No.011-23387310.



Fee: Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of Fees (OBC candidates are required to pay full fees)



Address and Last Date for sending applications

All offline applications must reach the "Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069" either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier on or before the 22nd March, 2010. However in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote areas specified in the Notice the last date for receipt of applications by Post/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 29st March, 2010.