UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017 Animal Husbandry Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2017
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 held in 2017. The paper is divided into two sections and consists of eight descriptive questions, with candidates required to answer five. The exam tests in-depth knowledge of animal husbandry and veterinary science principles. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Mains exam, providing insights into the types of questions asked and the expected depth of answers. It allows candidates to gauge their preparation level and focus on specific areas for improvement.

Major Topics Covered

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Energy Retention
  • Carbon-Nitrogen Balance
  • Slaughter Method
  • Cardiac Cycle
  • Heart Representation
  • Swine Nutrition
  • Energy Value of Feeds
  • Blood Functions
  • Semen Collection
  • Mutton Production
  • Calf Feeding
  • Iron Absorption
  • Vitamin A
  • Metabolism
  • Nutritional Deficiencies

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 - General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 - General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 - General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 - General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 - Optional Subject Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 - Optional Subject Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Animal Husbandry Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus

Instructions

  • 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, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE 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 :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिये :

(a) How energy retention in animal body is measured by Carbon-Nitrogen balance study ? How it differs from that of comparative slaughter method ?
कार्बन-नाइट्रोजन-संतुलन अध्ययन द्वारा पशुशरीर में ऊर्जा के अवधारण को कैसे मापा जाता है ? यह तुलनात्मक स्लॉटर विधि से किस प्रकार भिन्न है ?

(b) Give a diagrammatic representation of heart in relation to cardiac cycle.
हृदयचक्र (Cardiac cycle) के संबंध में हृदय का आरेखी निरूपण कीजिये |

(c) Discuss in brief about the various systems of expressing the energy value of feeds and energy requirements in swine.
शूकरों में ऊर्जा की आवश्यकताओं और आहारों के ऊर्जा मान को अभिव्यक्त करने वाली विभिन्न प्रणालियों की संक्षेप में व्याख्या कीजिए ।

(d) Write the general functions of blood in animal body.
पशु शरीर में रुधिर के सामान्य कार्यों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

(e) Describe the semen collection procedure in sheep and cattle.
भेंड एवं गोपशुओं में वीर्य संग्रहण विधि का वर्णन कीजिये।

Section A

Q2.

(a) Write in brief on the following:
निम्नलिखित को संक्षेप में लिखिये:
(i) मांस उत्पादन के लिये मेमनों का प्रभरण ।
(ii) जन्म से लेकर 3 माह की आयु तक बछड़ों की प्रभरण तालिका ।
(iii) लौह के अवशोषण के लिये श्लेष्मलीय संरोध सिद्धान्त ।
(iv) दृष्टि हेतु विटामिन ए की भूमिका ।
(i) Feeding of lambs for mutton production.
(ii) Feeding schedule of calves from birth to 3 months age.
(iii) Mucosal block theory of Iron absorption.
(iv) Role of Vitamin A in vision.

(b) Differentiate between the following:
निम्नलिखित के बीच विभेदन कीजिये:
(i) आधारी उपापचय और फास्टिंग उपापचय ।
(ii) कुचित पादांगुलि अंगघात और बहुत त्रिकाशोथ ।
(iii) घास घुमनी (ग्रॉस स्टैगर) और अंध घुमनी (ब्लाइन्ड स्टैगर) ।
(iv) वास्तविक प्रोटीन उपभोग और वास्तविक प्रोटीन मान ।
(v) फ्लशिंग और सुपोषण ।
(i) Basal metabolism and Fasting metabolism.
(ii) Curled-toe-paralysis and polyneuritis.
(iii) Grass staggers and Blind staggers.
(iv) Net protein utilization and net protein value.
(v) Flushing and steaming-up.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC 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.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2017.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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