CUET PG Botany Question Paper 2023: Download PDF, Previous Year's Question Papers

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NTA releases CUET PG Botany question paper for all courses. Get here CUET PG question paper for Botany, exam pattern, practice questions and how to prepare for the exam.

CUET PG Botany Question Paper: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET PG Botany question paper 2023. Candidates can download CUET PG question paper for Botany from the official website, nta.ac.in. Alternatively, a direct link to download CUET PG Botany question paper is available here. CUET PG Botany question paper is very useful during the CUET PG preparation. Candidates planning to take CUET PG 2024 which is scheduled to be conducted between March 11, 2024, and March 28, 2024, for admissions into courses under the Botany domain, can download the CUET PG question paper for Botany.

Practising CUET PG Botany question paper will provide insights on CUET PG Botany syllabus, important topics, exam pattern, marking scheme, etc. Scroll down for direct link to download CUET PG 2023 Botany question paper, previous year’s CUET PG question paper for Botany, exam pattern, and sample questions.

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CUET PG 2023 Botany Question Paper: PDF Download

NTA releases the CUET PG Botany question paper in PDF format. Candidates are allowed to download the question paper for CUET PG Botany exam from the official website. NTA conducted the CUET PG 2023 exam from June 5 to June 30.

Q:   When will CUET PG 2024 students response sheet releasing?

A:

NTA is yet to announce the official dates for the release of CUET PG 2025 students response sheet. Candidates will be able to download the CUET PG 2025 student response sheet from the official website either on March 3, 2025, or March 5, 2025, tentatively. 

As per the previous-year trends, the exam officials released the CUET PG 2025 student response sheet along with CUET PG 2025 provisional answer key. The student response sheet will carry the subject questions and the answers marked by the candidates in the CUET PG 2025 examination.  

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?

A:

NTA, National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The exam syllabus, structure of the examination is set by the NTA for the ongoing academic session. 

On the basis of previous year's trends it is highly expected that NTA will set the CUET PG 2024 structure in such a way that the examination will have 2 sections to be attempted by the candidates. The section I of the examintion will be General Aptitude specific and Section II will be subject domain specific which depends upon the subject choose by the candidates while filling up the CUET PG 2024 examination. There is no complusion in attempting any question asked in the examination. However, it is being advised not to attempt the questions for which candiates are not sure about their answer. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the candidates.

Q:   How many questions are asked in section A of CUET PG examination?

A:

There are "25 questions" asked in Section 1 of the CUET PG exam. This section is compulsory for all candidates and consists of questions on General English, General Hindi, General Knowledge and Reasoning Ability.

The General English questions will test your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. The General Knowledge questions will cover a wide range of topics, including history, geography, current affairs, and science.

General Ability questions will cover topics like time, distance, average, mensuration, geometry, profit -loss etc.

There is no sectional timing for attempting these questions. Candidates are required to answer all 25 questions. There is  negative marking for incorrect answers.

The direct links for CUET PG 2023 Botany question paper is also mentioned below:

CUET PG Question Paper 2023

CUET PG Botany Question Paper Download Link

CUET PG 2023 Botany exam (English)

Download PDF here

CUET PG 2023 Botany exam (Hindi)

Download PDF here

CUET PG 2023 Botany Analysis

CUET PG exam has domain-specific subject in the Section B of the exam. CUET PG Botany question paper was found to be moderately difficult and were easily solvable. The exam pattern was the same as the previous year. As per the test-takers questions in CUET PG Botany exam were asked from topics such as Phycology and Microbiology, Biomolecules and Cell Biology, Mycology and Phytopathology, Economic Botany, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Ecology and Phytogeography, Plant Physiology, Plant Metabolism, etc.

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CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates can find the CUET PG previous year’s question paper for Botany exam.

CUET PG exam is conducted for admission to multiple courses under specific domains. Download and Practise CUET PG Botany Question Paper

Download CUET PG 2022 Botany Question Paper

CUET PG Botany Exam Pattern

The table below mentions the CUET PG exam pattern. The test structure for CUET PG Botany exam is similar to any other domain subject.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based-test (CBT)/Offline

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Slot Timings

(Schedule mention here as per 2023 trend)

Shift 1 - 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Shift 2 - 12 Noon to 2 PM

Shift 3 - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Total sections in the question paper

Section A: Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills) 25 Questions


Section B: Domain Specific ( 75 questions from Botany Domain)

Total number of Questions

100 (Mutiple Choice Questions)

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

CUET PG 2024 Exam: Botany Practice Questions

The space below mentions the CUET PG practice question papers from the previous session:

Q: Eukaryotic chromosomes are condensed by packing the DNA to different degrees. Choose the incorrect statement among these:

Q:   Why CUET PG previous year's question papers are important?

A:

CUET PG previous year's question papers are important for several reasons. Some of the reasons are mentioned below:

a) To Get Familiar with Exam Pattern: Solving the previous year's question papers helps candidates to get familiar with the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty level of the exam. This can help them to prepare effectively and improve their chances of scoring well in the exam.

B) To Identify Important Topics: By solving the previous year's question papers, candidates can identify the important topics that are frequently asked in the exam. This can help them to prioritize their preparation and focus on the topics that are more likely to be asked in the exam.

 C) To Boosts Confidence: Solving the previous year's question papers can help candidates to build confidence and reduce exam anxiety. It can also help them to develop a strategy for time management and improve their speed and accuracy in solving the questions.

D) Practice and Revision: Solving the previous year's question papers can help candidates to practice and revise the concepts they have learned. This can help them to reinforce their understanding of the subject and identify areas where they need to improve.

Q:   What are the type of questions asked in CUET PG exam?

A:

The type of questions in the CUET PG 2025 exam will be multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question will have four answer options, and candidates will have to select the correct answer.

The questions in the exam will be based on the syllabus for the subjects that candidates have chosen. The syllabus for each subject is available on the NTA website.

Q:   How many questions are asked in Section B of the CUET PG exam?

A:

There are 75 questions asked in Section 2 of the CUET PG exam. This section contains domain-specific questions on the subject that you have chosen.

For example, if you have chosen the subject of English Literature, then Section 2 will contain questions on topics such as British Literature, American Literature, Indian Writing in English, and Literary Theory.

The questions in Section 2 are all multiple-choice questions, and you will be given 2 hours to complete the section A and Section B.

Q:   When should I start solving the CUET PG previous year's question paper?

A:

It is advisable to start solving CUET PG question papers as part of your exam preparation at least 4-5 months before the exam date. This will give you sufficient time to practice and revise the concepts you have learned and develop a strategy for time management and improving your speed and accuracy.

Solving the previous year questions paper will give the idea about the topics in which on's preparation is lacking.You can also use the CUET PG question papers to identify the important topics and prioritize your preparation accordingly. It is important to solve the CUET PG question papers in a simulated environment, similar to the actual exam, to get a realistic experience. You should also time yourself while solving the question papers to improve your speed and accuracy and develop a strategy for managing time during the actual exam. Therefore, starting to solve CUET PG question papers early in your preparation and gradually increasing the difficulty level can help you to improve your chances of success in the exam.

Q:   What are the important topics from which questions were asked in Maths paper of CUET PG examination?

A:

 Here is the list of important topics from which the question s were asked in the examination along with its weightage.

TopicsNumber of Questions Asked
Real Analysis12-14
Complex Analysis9
Vector Calculus11
Integral Calculus9
Group Theory5
Ring Theory1
Linear Programming6
Algebra10
Ordinary Differential Equation8

Answer Options:

  • Nucleosomes consist of DNA wound twice around an octet of proteins called histones (two each of H2a, H2b, H3, and H4)
  • Bacterial genomes reside within a single, circular DNA molecule that is devoid of histone proteins
  • Approximately 200 base pairs (bp) of the DNA are wound around the spherical bodies formed by the histones
  • The solenoid is the form in which most of the cell’s DNA exists during M-phase

Correct Answer: Option 4

Q: Greenhouse gases present in a very high quantity and most potent greenhouse gas in terms of efficiency are:

Answer Options:

1) CH4 and CFC respectively

2) CO2 and CFC respectively

3) CO3 and CFC respectively

4) CH4 and N2O respectively

Correct Answer: Option 2

Q: Pollen unit type that is common in the Mimosoideae of the Fabaceae and generally consist of multiple of eight fused grains are called:

Answer Options:

1) Massulae

2) Polyads

3) Pollinia

4) Pseudomonads

Correct Answer: Option 2

Q: A specimen derived from a non-original collection that is selected to serve as the type as long as all of the material on which the name was originally based is missing?

Answer Options:

1) Epitype

2) Lectotype

3) Neotype

4) Syntype

Correct Answer: Option 3

Q: Hypanthodium type of inflorescence is a characteristic feature of the:

Answer Options:

  • Bean family
  • Spurge family
  • Nettle family
  • Mulberry family

Correct Answer: Option 4

CUET PG Botany Preparation Tips

Candidates must follow the below-mentioned preparation tips to ace the Botany paper in CUET PG exam:

  • Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme
  • Familiarize yourself with the CUET PG syllabus
  • Focus on your weaknesses and capitalise on your strengths
  • Practice as many CUET PG mock tests and CUET PG previous years’ question papers as possible
  • Stay up to date with current affairs
  • Refer to different learning sources and study materials

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