Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Part 1 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 1Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 1: Introduction and Insect BodyUnit 2: External MorphologyUnit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
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Part 2 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 2Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 4: Development and MetamorphosisUnit 5: Classification of Insects
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Unit tests & assignmentsयूनिट टेस्टRegular tests in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 2 exam (university / board)विश्वविद्यालय / बोर्ड परीक्षाPrevious papers and full revision before the exam.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 5 chapters · 21 topics
01Unit 1: Introduction and Insect Body
4 topics+
- History of entomology in India
- Reasons for insect dominance
- Classification of phylum Arthropoda
- Body wall, moulting and body segmentation
02Unit 2: External Morphology
4 topics+
- Head and types of mouthparts
- Antennae and their modifications
- Thorax, legs and wings
- Abdomen and genitalia
03Unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
5 topics+
- Digestive and excretory systems
- Circulatory and respiratory systems
- Nervous system and sense organs
- Reproductive system
- Endocrine glands and hormones
04Unit 4: Development and Metamorphosis
3 topics+
- Embryonic and post-embryonic development
- Types of metamorphosis
- Types of larvae and pupae
05Unit 5: Classification of Insects
5 topics+
- Principles of taxonomy
- Orthoptera, Hemiptera and Thysanoptera
- Lepidoptera and Coleoptera
- Hymenoptera and Diptera
- Other orders of agricultural importance
About this course
You will be able to
- Explain the reasons for the dominance of insects and their importance in agriculture
- Describe insect body regions, mouthparts, antennae, legs and wings
- Explain the digestive, excretory, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems of insects
- Describe types of metamorphosis and immature stages
- Identify major insect orders of agricultural importance using key characters
Who it is for
- B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 2 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
- Students of UP agriculture colleges preparing for semester exams or back papers
- Aspirants revising basics for ICAR / state agriculture exams
What you need
- 10+2 Biology / Agriculture
- Hand lens and practical record for collection and identification
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Which syllabus does this course follow?
It follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus of B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Semester 2, used by UP agricultural universities and agriculture colleges.
What if my university syllabus is different?
The centre follows your own university's syllabus and previous papers; units missing here are added for your batch.
Does it help for competitive exams?
Yes - the same topics are asked in ICAR AIEEA PG, JRF, state agriculture officer and banking AFO exams.
