Indian Forest Service 2020 Animal Husbandry Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-I
Subject Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020, specifically for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-I. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It comprises eight questions, of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper is divided into two sections, A and B, requiring candidates to select at least one question from each. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in forestry through the prestigious IFS examination, providing a clear understanding of the exam's scope and difficulty.

Major Topics Covered

  • Biological value of protein
  • Respiratory quotient
  • Nutrient metabolism
  • Minerals in livestock
  • Milk secretion
  • Ejaculated semen
  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin A
  • NPN in ruminant feeding
  • Urea metabolism
  • Heat stress in cows
  • Reproductive performance in buffaloes
  • Spermatogenesis
  • Hormones
  • Cryopreservation of spermatozoa
  • Capacitation of spermatozoa
  • Mammary gland development
  • Metabolizable energy
  • Hindgut digestion in pigs

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (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

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2021 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2019 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020 General Studies Paper-I
  • IFS Main 2020 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-I Answer Key
  • IFS Main Syllabus Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
  • UPSC Exam Syllabus
  • IFS Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • 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.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Write short notes on the following: Biological value of protein (a) Respiratory quotient as an indicator of nutrient metabolism (b) General functions of minerals in livestock |c| Mechanism of milk secretion in udder of cow (d) Chemical properties of ejaculated semen (e) What are the differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?

Q2. (a) (b) Describe the physiological roles vitamin A plays in animals. Give a brief 10 overview of vitamin A deficiency in livestock and poultry. What is the importance of NPN in practical ruminant feeding?

  • (a) of
  • (b) urea
  • (c) in
  • (d) ruminants.
  • (e) 5+5+10=20

Q3. (a) Describe the inherent defence mechanism against extreme heat in crossbred cows. Enlist the management approaches for combating heat stress in cows. What are the effects of thermal load on the reproductive performance of buffaloes during summer season?

  • (a) 10+5+5=20
  • (b) What are the mechanisms involved in regulation of the rate of spermatogenesis in cow bulls? Which are the hormones involved in this process? 10 Why is cock spermatozoa unsuitable for cryopreservation compared to bull

Q4. (a) 10 (b) Describe the methods used for determination of true metabolizable energy (TME) value of feeds for poultry.

  • (a) 10
  • (b) Give a detailed account of the hindgut digestion in pigs, including the metabolic role of the fermentation products. 20 JKLO-U-AHVS/53 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-I.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-I is 200.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total.

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