Q4.
(a) Give an account on the role of International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).
(b) What is continental drift? When did it occur and what are its evidences?
Indian Forest Service Exam 2016 Zoology Paper II PDF | UPSC IFS
- Year 2016
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service Exam |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Zoology Paper II |
| Subject | Zoology |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the Zoology Paper II question paper for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam conducted by UPSC in 2016. The paper carried a maximum of 200 marks and allowed three hours for completion. It consists of a mix of short notes and detailed answer questions, covering various aspects of zoology relevant to the forest service. Aspirants can use this paper for practice and to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Major Topics Covered
- Fine structure of gene
- Blood groups
- Sickle-cell anaemia
- Animal cloning
- Causes of mutation
- Evolution
- Ribosomes
- Meiotic cell division
- Chiasma terminalisation
- Origin of life
- Speciation
- Fossilization
- Gene frequency
- Human evolution
- Zoological Nomenclature
- Continental drift
- Carbohydrate classification
- Krebs' cycle
- Oxidative Phosphorylation
- Vitamins
- Immunoglobulins
- Blood constituents
- Rh factor
- Coagulation of blood
- Acid-base balance
- Hormone action
- Gaseous exchange
- Nutritive requirements
- Digestion and absorption
- Physiology of vision
- Neuron structure
- Synaptic transmission
- Fate map of frog
- Regeneration
- Placentation in mammals
- Metamorphosis
- Baer's Law
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Indian Forest Service Exam 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 Exam 2015 Zoology Paper II
- Indian Forest Service Exam 2017 Zoology Paper II
- UPSC Zoology Optional Papers
- IFS 2016 Zoology Paper II Answer Key
- IFS Zoology Syllabus
- UPSC Exam Syllabus
- IFS Exam Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern
Instructions
- There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
- Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
- 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.
- 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 Ouestion-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
- All questions carry equal marks.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
- Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
Questions (page 2)
Section B
Q5. Write notes on the following:
(a) Carbohydrate classification and their function.
(b) Enumerate the steps involved in Krebs' cycle.
(c) Oxidative Phosphorylation.
(d) Fat soluble vitamins and their biological role.
(e) Types of immunoglobulins and their functions.
Q6. Give a detailed account on the following:
(a) What are the various constituents of blood and add a note on their functions.
(b) Write about the Rh factor in man.
(c) Explain the mechanism of coagulation of blood.
(d) What is acid-base balance? Add a note on its biological importance.
(e) Give an account on the mechanism of hormone action.
Q7. Answer the following:
(a) Explain how gaseous exchange takes place in human being.
(b) Give a detailed account on nutritive requirements.
(c) Enumerate the role of intestinal glands in digestion and absorption.
(d) Give an account on the physiology of vision.
(e) Write about the structure of neuron and add a note on synaptic transmission.
Q8. Answer the following:
(a) Write an essay on fate map of frog.
(b) What is regeneration? What are the physiological events that occur during regeneration?
(c) Write an essay on placentation in mammals and add a note on the types of placenta.
(d) What is metamorphosis? Explain the mechanism and role of hormones in insect metamorphosis.
(e) Explain about Baer's Law.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2016.
Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Exam?
The Indian Forest Service Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the subject of this paper?
This paper is Zoology Paper II.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for Zoology Paper II is 200.
What is the time allowed to complete the paper?
The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.