UPSC IFS Zoology Paper I 2024 Question Paper PDF
- Year 2024
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2024 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Zoology Paper - I |
| Subject | Zoology |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the Zoology Paper I from the UPSC Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2024. The paper consists of eight questions, of which five are to be attempted. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must select at least one question from each of the two sections (A and B) from the remaining six. All questions carry equal marks, and answers must be written in English. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Indian Forest Service examination, providing insights into the depth and breadth of zoological knowledge assessed.
Major Topics Covered
- Fish locomotion
- Cnidoblasts
- Mammalian reproduction (egg-laying and pouched)
- Balanoglossus affinities
- Mammalian internal ear
- Phylum Mollusca classification
- Pancreas structure and hormones
- Book-lungs in scorpions
- Life history of Leishmania
- Metamerism in annelids
- Mammalian integument
- Echinoderm larval forms
- Skeletal structures in sponges
- Evolution of birds
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for UPSC Indian Forest Service (Main) Examin 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 IFS Zoology Paper II 2024
- UPSC IFS Botany Paper I 2024
- UPSC IFS General Studies Paper I 2024
- UPSC IFS Zoology Paper I 2024 Answer Key
- UPSC IFS Zoology Syllabus
- UPSC IFS Main Exam Syllabus
- UPSC IFS Main Exam Pattern
- UPSC IFS Selection Process
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.
- 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)
Q3. With the help of a labelled diagram, describe the life history of Leishmania. Discuss the concept of metamerism in annelids with relevant examples. Explain the functions of mammalian integument.
Q4. Describe the structural peculiarities of larval forms in Echinoderms. Give an account of the various skeletal structures in sponges. "Birds are called glorified reptiles." Comment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?
This paper is from the UPSC Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
What is the subject of this question paper?
The subject is Zoology, specifically Paper I.
In which year was this UPSC IFS Zoology Paper I conducted?
This question paper is from the year 2024.
Who is the conducting body for the Indian Forest Service Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination.
How many questions are there in total in Zoology Paper I?
There are a total of eight questions in Zoology Paper I.
How many questions are to be attempted in Zoology Paper I?
Candidates are required to attempt five questions out of the eight.