BOTANY. (FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES.) FIRST PAPER. Examiner P. BRÜHL, ESQ., M.I.E.E., F.C.S., F.G.S.. The figures in the margin indicate full marks. 1. Give a somewhat detailed description of the specimen supplied 10 to you. 2. Name the stems given to you, and give definitions of the terms 10 which you have occasion to use. 3. Name, describe, and classify the fruits before you. 4. Compare with each other the seeds of the tamarind, the mango the rice-plant, the poppy, and the mustard-plant as regards mode of insertion nature of testa, presence or absence of albumen, number and nature of cotyledons. 5. Draw diagrams of the following:-(a) the ray-flower of a Zinnia; (b) a petiolate, oblong leaf, cordate at the base, acuminate at the apex, with serrate margin; (c) a longitudinal section through the fruit of some Ficus; (d) a transverse section through a trilocular fruit with central plasenta and biseriate seeds; (e) a longitudinal, microscopic section throngh an anatropous ovale. 10% 10 6. Identify the given specimens by the aid of the analytical key 10 supplied to you. BOTANY. (FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES.) SECOND PAPER. Examiner-P. BRÜHL, ESQ., M.I.E.E., F.C.S., F.G,S. The figures in the margin indicate full marks, 1. Examine the given microscopic sections, describe them, and state. 10 what they are especially meant to illustrate. 2. Write a note on the anatomical structure and the physiological 10 functions of normal leaves. Give instances of the change in form and structure of leaves with a change in their functions. 3. How do plants obtain their food? Give instances of plants parasitic on other plants, and of plants parasitic on animals. Distinguish between parasites and saprophytes. 4. Give an account of the various ways in which fertilization is effected in the vegetable kingdom. 5. Write a short essay on the dispersal of seeds. 6. Draw a picture like that on the wall, but on a smaller scale, and give an index of party. 10 10 10 10 99 HISTORY. Paper set by-J. N. DAS-GUPTA, Esq., B.A. (Oxon.). Head Examiner-M. PROTHERO, ESQ., M.A. 1. What is meant by saying that the 'battle of Marathon, even as an event of English history, is more important than the bart e of Hastings' ? What, according to your author, is the element of historical truth concontained in the legend of the Argonautic Expedition? Give some account of the change which was taking place in the form of government of most of the Greek states about B c. 900. 2. Write a short note on the career and constitutional reforms of Solon, and explain the statement that Lycurgus made machines, and Solon men. 6 3. Give an estimate of the abilities of Alexander the Great. How 6 did he try to bring about the union of the East and the West, and what was the nature of the policy he pursued towards the people conquered by him? 4. Say what you know of the character, career, and political aims of Pyrrhus. 5. Give an account of the life and death of Socrates, remarking incidentally on his mode of teaching 6. Say what you know of the composition and powers of (a) the comitia curiat, (b) the comitia centuriata, (c) the comitia tributa. What were the functions of the curule aediles? 7. What were the varions occasions on which the Plebeians seceded, and what were the results of these secessions? 8. How was the character of the Romans affected by their conquests in Asia and in Africa? Illustrate the influence of Greek culture on Roman life and religion 9. Give some account of Caesar's conquest of Ganl, and indicate its importance (a) in the history of the world, (b) in the career of Julius Caesar. 10. What were the chief canses of the downfall of the Roman Empire of the West, and whit were the chief benefits derived by the world from Rome's imperial sway ? 6 6 6 6 6 6 1. Explain, and illustrate fully the meaning of Quantity and Quality in Logic. State different ways of expressing Qianity. Explain how propositions are divided according to Quantity and Quality, giving examples. 2. Explain what is meant by the Opposition of Propositions, and state and illustrate the different forms of Opposition. What inferences can yon draw by Opposition from the following propositions :— (a) Some plants do not produce flowers, (b) None but the ignorant despise knowledge. 3. Explain the meaning and relation of Concept and Term in Logic. Why do some Logicians prefer the word Term to the word Concept? Explain and illustrate fully the distinction between Singular, Common, Abstract, and Collective Terms. 4. Explain the question with regard to the Import of Propositions, or Theory of Predication, and stite and illustrate the principal answers that have been given to the question. 5. State precisely what is meant by Probability, and by Probable Reasoning. How can the degree of the Probability of Propositions be expressed? Supposing that the Probability of the premisss of a syllogism is known, what will be the Probability of the conclusion? Give examples. 6. Explain why in the First Figure the minor premiss must always be affirmative, and why in the Fourth Figure the conclusion can never be both affirmative and universal. 8 7 7 6 7. State, explain fully, and illustrate the principal Fallacies arising from the use of ambiguous linguage. 6 8. Express fully, and in their simplest forms, the arguments contained in the following extracts, and state whether they are correct or not, giving your reasons fully : : (a) Sonnd citizenship supposes a power of exact and impartial analysis of facts, and this power is acquired by scientific study. (b) Man apart from society would be either a god or a beast; but man is neither. (c) If spontaneous generation is not possible now, it can never have been possible. (d) Meteroic stones sometimes contain hydro-carbon compounds, and all hydro-carbon compounds are products of vegetable life (e) All life, Hobbes argues, is activity; all activity arises from want; and therefore from suffering. (f) Novel reading has no doubt a soothing effect, but what is soothing is often enervating, and therefore to be avoided. 2 2 2 2 4. PHYSIOLOGY. Examiner-S. B. MITRA, Esq., B.Sc., M.B. The figures in the margin indicate full marks. 1. What do you understand by the circulation of the blood? Give an account of the wh te corpuscles of the blood and of haemoglobin. 2. How is rice digested 3. Give an account of how air is drawn into and driven out of the lungs. 12 12 12. 4. Describe a Malpighian capsule with its contents. What do they 12 (the capsule and the contents) do? What is the function of the convoluted tabules of the Kidney ? What is urea ? 5. What exactly is meant by reflex action ? Make your answer clear 12* by means of a diagram. Give one or two examples of such an action. SANITARY SCIENCE. Paper set by-COL. K. P. GUPTA, M.A., M.D., M.R.C.P., D.P.H.,. Examiners I.M.S. (S. C. MAHALANABIS, ESQ., B.Sc., F.R.S.E. DR. F. PEARSE, M.D., D.P.H. The figures in the margin indicate full marks. 1. Explain the terms-Secretion, Excretion, Digestion, Arteries, 8. Veins, Capillaries, Red Corpuscles. and White Corpuscles. 2. Describe the methods of ventilation, both natural and artificial, 10: and how they are respectively carried on. 3. Describe the municipal water-supply of Calcutta, both filtered and unfiltered-pointing out the drawbacks and inconveniences of the present system. How would you improve upon it? 12: 4. Describe a rain-gauge and an anemometer, and explain their uses 10% in Meteorology and in connexion with health. 5. How would you improve the Indian dietary and make it more nourishing? Point out the effects of over-feeding and excess and intemperance. 10 6. What is meant by vital staistics? Point out their bearing on the 10 health and population of towns and cities. Write essays on any two of the following subjects: (a) On the origin and development of Calcurta-a small village-the 50 head-quarters of a purgana-the union with Sutinati and Govindapurthe advent of British merchants-a place of trade-transfer of the capital of Bengal-of India-a city of Palaces-the capital of the Indian Empire. (b) Cleanliness-said to be next to godliness-domestic cleanliness, 50 personal cleanliness-cleanliness of one's surroundings-how to attain cleanliness-by habit and care-its influence on personal health-on public health and on the health of the mind. (c) On physical exercises-mild exercises-violent exercises walk- 50 ing-rowing-sports--their influence on the mind and ou the body, and on the regularity of habits. (d) How to pass time profitably-work-rest-reading—contêm. plation-society-amusements. What to avoid and what to tolerate. The relation of work to rest 50 (e) On the student's life-the regulation of studies-habits-food 50 -sleep-exercises and amusements. (f) On travels-within a short distance to a long distance-with- 50 in one's own country-in foreign countries-by land-by sea-for gain— for edification and for pleasure. URDU COMPOSITION. (OPTIONAL PAPER.) Examiner -MAULVI MUHAMMAD MUSTAPHA KHAN, M.A., B.L. The figures in the margin indicate full marks. Write short essays in Urdu on any two of the following subjects:(a) The advantages of a good education and the disadvantages of a bad education. 50 (b) Indian Art-with special reference to wood-carving-ivory 50 work-ornamental ware-embroidered cloth-decorative paintingdefects of the Indian pictorial art. (c) An Industrial Exhibition-its advantages-method of organiza. 50 tion-selection of time and place-arrangement of exhibits-characte of exhibits-description of exhibits-attracting of visitors-encourage. mant to exhibitors (d) Akbar the Great-his early life--his conquests-his treatment of the Rajputs—his religious faith-his character and administration. 50 50 |