| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| 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 2025, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of eight questions, of which five are to be attempted, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. 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 aiming for a career in forest services, testing their knowledge in specialized areas of animal husbandry and veterinary science.
(a) Describe the mechanisms of adaptation by which ruminants adapt to changing climate.
(b) Describe the physiological functions, sources and requirements of calcium and phosphorus in animals.
(c) Describe the significance and limitations of equalized paired feeding and purified diet method.
(a) Describe the factors affecting body conformation of sheep.
(b) Discuss the concept of calorie-protein ratio in livestock and poultry rations. Write the recommended calorie-protein ratios for various types of chicken rations.
(c) Describe the nutrient requirements and feeding of cows in different phases of lactation.
(a) Enumerate the accessory sex glands of buck. Describe the shape, size, location and physiological functions of seminal vesicle in buck.
(b) Describe the steps for formulation of poultry broiler finisher feed.
(c) Discuss the indirect in-vivo methods for determination of digestibility of feed in bulls.
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The examination is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
The year of this question paper is 2025.
This is Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - I.
The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
There are a total of eight questions in the paper.
Candidates need to attempt five questions out of the eight.