UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Animal Husbandry Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (Paper I)
Subject Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge in the subject. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam structure, question complexity, and key topics for their preparation.

Major Topics Covered

  • Animal Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Nutrition
  • Feed Analysis
  • Energy Metabolism
  • Growth Curves
  • Nutrient Requirements
  • Mineral Metabolism
  • Circulatory System
  • Reproductive Nutrition
  • Feed Additives

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024
  • General Studies Paper I - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024
  • General Studies Paper II - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024
  • General Studies Paper III - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024
  • General Studies Paper IV - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Animal Husbandry Paper I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main 2024 Animal Husbandry Paper 1 Solutions
  • Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus

Instructions

  • पस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोइ पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10× 5 = 50 जानवरों में अग्र पीयूष (एन्टीरियर पिट्यूटरी) ग्रंथि से हार्मोन का स्नाव कैसे नियंत्रित होता है, इसके 1.

(a) जानवरों में अग्र पीयूष (एन्टीरियर पिट्यूटरी) ग्रंथि से हार्मोन का स्नाव कैसे नियंत्रित होता है, इसके बारे में लिखिये । Write about how secretion of hormones from anterior pituitary gland is regulated in animals?

(b) रेगिस्तान के गर्म वातावरण में, ऊँट के शारीरिक समायोजन के बारे में संक्षेप में चर्चा कीजिये । Discuss in brief about the physiological adjustment of camel in hot desert.

(c) पशुपालन में सूचना और संचार प्रौद्योगिकी (आई.सी.टी.) के फायदे और नुकसान के बारे में उल्लेख कीजिये । Mention about the advantages and disadvantages of information and communication technology (I.C.T.) into animal husbandry.

(d) प्रोटीन दक्षता अनुपात के बारे में चर्चा कीजिये । Discuss about the protein efficiency ratio.

(e) पशु आहार विश्लेषण की वींडे विधि का वर्णन कीजिये । Describe Weende method of feed analysis.

Section A

Q2. Describe the measurement of energy retention by carbon-nitrogen balance technique.

(a) कार्बन-नाइट्रोजन संतुलन तकनीक द्वारा ऊर्जा प्रतिधारण की माप का वर्णन कीजिये ।

(b) “वृद्धि वक्र” क्या है ? जानवरों में वृद्धि वक्र के विभिन्न चरणों का वर्णन कीजिये । What is "growth curve"? Describe the different stages of growth curve in animals.

(c) मुर्गियों की पोषक तत्त्वों की आवश्यकता के बारे में लिखिए। Write about the nutrient requirement of chicken.

Section A

Q3. Describe about the copper-molybdenum-sulphur inter-relationship in ruminants.

(a) जुगाली करने वाले जानवरों में ताँबा-मोलिब्डेनम-सल्फर के अंतर्संबन्ध के बारे में वर्णन कीजिये ।

(b) जानवरों में परिसंचरण तंत्र के घटकों के बारे में विस्तार से लिखिये। Write in detail about the components of circulatory system in animals.

(c) प्रजनन करने वाले साँड़ों के आहार के बारे में व्याख्या कीजिये। Explain about the feeding of breeding bulls.

(d) सुअर के आहार में खाद्य योजक के रूप में एंटीबायोटिक दवाओं के उपयोग और दुरुपयोग के बारे में चर्चा कीजिये । Discuss about the use and abuse of antibiotics as feed additives in swine feeding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (Paper I).

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the year of the examination?

The examination year is 2024.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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