CS (MAIN) 2016 Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) Exam
Year 2016
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 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I from the CS (MAIN) Exam conducted by UPSC in 2016. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and candidates were allowed three hours to complete it. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with specific instructions on compulsory questions and section choices. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination, offering insights into the types of questions and depth of knowledge required in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science.

Major Topics Covered

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Pulmonary Circulation
  • Poultry Farming
  • Animal Feed Formulation
  • Growth Promoters
  • Blood Proteins
  • Oestrus Detection
  • Broilers
  • Layers
  • Pigs
  • Silage
  • Anti-nutritional Factors

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) 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

  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2015 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2016 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2016 Optional Subject Papers
  • CS (MAIN) 2016 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I Answer Key
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Syllabus
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Optional Subject Syllabus
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उल्लिखित 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 उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गय हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 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 दीजिए :

(a) Many non-nutritive substances are often being mixed in animal and poultry ration as growth-promoters. Discuss the uses and abuses of these growth-promoters.
पशुओं एवं कुक्कुटों के आहार में वृद्धिवर्धक के रूप में प्राय: बहुत से अपोषक पदार्थ मिला दिए जाते हैं। ऐसे वृद्धिवर्धक पदार्थों के उपयोगों एवं दुरुपयोगों की विवेचना कीजिए।

(b) Enlist different blood-proteins and describe their functions in brief. What organs of the body play a crucial role in blood-protein biosynthesis?
विभिन्न रक्त-प्रोटीनों को सूचीबद्ध कीजिए और संक्षेप में उनके कार्यों का वर्णन कीजिए । रक्त-प्रोटीन के जैवसंश्लेषण में शरीर के कौन-से अंग निर्णायक भूमिका अदा करते हैं ?

(c) Why is the precise detection of oestrus very crucial in animal reproduction? What are the various methods of oestrus detection?
पशु प्रजनन में मदकाल की सुस्पष्ट पहचान बहुत निर्णायक क्यों मानी जाती है ? मदकाल के पहचान की विविध विधियाँ कौन-कौन सी हैं ?

(d) What role is played by pulmonary circulation in the body? How are oxygen and carbon dioxide gases exchanged in this process?
शरीर में फुप्फुस परिसंचरण की क्या भूमिका होती है ? इस प्रक्रिया में ऑक्सीजन एवं कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड गैसों का विनिमय कैसे होता है ?

(e) Why are broilers and layers fed different types of rations ? What are the similarities and dissimilarities in these two rations?
ब्रॉयलर (मांस वाली) एवं लेयर्स (अंडे देने वाली) मुर्गियों को भिन्न-भिन्न प्रकार के आहार क्यों दिए जाते हैं ? इन दोनों प्रकार के आहारों में क्या समानताएँ एवं विषमताएँ हैं ?

Section A

Q2.

(a) How will you design an economic ration of pigs for production of lean meat ? Explain.
कम-चर्बी का मांस उत्पादन करने वाले सूकरों को दिए जाने वाले सस्ते आहार की रूपरेखा आप किस प्रकार तैयार करेंगे ? स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

(b) What is silage ? Discuss in brief about the anti-nutritional factors commonly found in animal feeds.
ख़त्ते में रखे गए हरे चारे अर्थात् सायलेज से क्या तात्पर्य है ? पशु आहारों में साधारणतया पाए जाने वाले पोषणरोधी कारकों के बारे में संक्षेप में विवेचना कीजिए ।

(c) Discuss at least two methods that are utilized in formulating animal rations.
पशु आहार के संरूपण में प्रयुक्त विधियों में से कम-से-कम दो विधियों की विवेचना कीजिए ।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (MAIN) Exam.

Which paper is this?

This is Paper I: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2016.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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