Botany — Weightage Analysis
Unit-wise marks distribution for TS Inter 1st Year Botany — prioritise Units V, VI, and III for maximum marks.
| Unit | 7m LAQ | 4m SAQ | 2m VSAQ | Exam Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit V: Cell (Ch. 9, 10, 11) | 7 ✓ | 4 ✓ | 2 ✓ | LAQ on cell structure or mitosis/meiosis; SAQ on organelle function |
| Unit VI: Anatomy (Ch. 12) | 7 ✓ | 4 ✓ | 2 ✓ | LAQ on dicot/monocot stem or root anatomy with diagram |
| Unit III: Reproduction (Ch. 6, 7) | 7 ✓ | 4 ✓ | 2 ✓ | LAQ on double fertilisation or embryo sac development |
| Unit II: Morphology (Ch. 5) | — | 4 ✓ | 2 ✓ | SAQ on modifications of root/stem/leaf |
| Unit I: Diversity (Ch. 1–4) | — | 4 ✓ | 2 ✓ | SAQ on classification, plant kingdom, viruses/fungi |
| Unit IV: Taxonomy (Ch. 8) | — | 4 ✓ | 2 ✓ | SAQ on semi-technical description of Fabaceae/Solanaceae/Liliaceae |
| Unit VII: Ecology (Ch. 13) | — | 4 ✓ | 2 ✓ | SAQ on adaptations of hydrophytes or xerophytes |