Indian Forest Service 2024 Animal Husbandry Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (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 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - I from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 8 questions, of which 5 are to be attempted, with compulsory questions 1 and 5. It covers various aspects of animal husbandry and veterinary science, including nutrition, reproduction, physiology, and health. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the IFS Mains exam, providing insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge required.

Major Topics Covered

  • Animal Nutrition
  • Ruminant Digestion
  • Protein Metabolism
  • Metabolic Rate
  • Hormonal Control
  • Estrous Cycle
  • Broiler Nutrition
  • Mineral Functions
  • Vitamin Functions
  • Balanced Ration Preparation
  • Semen Production
  • Energy Sources
  • Feed Energy Values
  • Fat-Soluble Vitamins
  • Deficiency Symptoms
  • Feeding Systems
  • Reproductive Hormones
  • Environmental Pollution Effects
  • Animal Stress
  • Semen Freezing Techniques
  • Artificial Insemination (AI)
  • Growth Curve
  • Digestive System
  • Veterinary Science

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 2023 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - II
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - I Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Syllabus for UPSC Exams
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains 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 \overline{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 Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q2. Write the general functions of minerals in animal body. Give the inter-relationship of minerals with vitamins. How would you prepare a balanced ration? Discuss various nutritional requirements for better maintenance and quality semen production in bulls. Write different energy sources for production of milk, meat, eggs and wool. Also discuss various systems of expressing energy values in different feeds.

(a) Write the general functions of minerals in animal body. Give the inter-relationship of minerals with vitamins.

(b) How would you prepare a balanced ration? Discuss various nutritional requirements for better maintenance and quality semen production in bulls.

(c) Write different energy sources for production of milk, meat, eggs and wool. Also discuss various systems of expressing energy values in different feeds.

Q3. Enumerate fat-soluble vitamins. Also write their sources, functions and deficiency symptoms in poultry. Discuss various feeding systems in detail and also write their limitations in buffaloes. Write about various hormones secreted from male and female reproductive organs in animals, with their nature, precursors and functions.

(a) Enumerate fat-soluble vitamins. Also write their sources, functions and deficiency symptoms in poultry.

(b) Discuss various feeding systems in detail and also write their limitations in buffaloes.

(c) Write about various hormones secreted from male and female reproductive organs in animals, with their nature, precursors and functions.

Q4. Discuss in detail the effect of environmental pollution and stress on animal health and production. Write in detail the various freezing techniques of semen. Discuss the role of AI in cattle. Describe growth curve in animals. Discuss different phases of growth curve. Write briefly the factors which affect growth. Write various parts of digestive system of pigs. How is the digestive system of pigs different from ruminants?

(a) Discuss in detail the effect of environmental pollution and stress on animal health and production.

(b) Write in detail the various freezing techniques of semen. Discuss the role of AI in cattle.

(c) Describe growth curve in animals. Discuss different phases of growth curve. Write briefly the factors which affect growth.

(c) Write various parts of digestive system of pigs. How is the digestive system of pigs different from ruminants?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question set for?

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

What is the conducting body?

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

What is the year of this examination paper?

The year is 2024.

How many questions are in the paper?

There are 8 questions in total.

How many questions need to be attempted?

Candidates need to attempt 5 questions.

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