Indian Forest Service 2023 Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - II
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 II from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2023. The paper consists of eight questions, with candidates required to attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of various aspects of animal husbandry and veterinary science, crucial for forest management and related ecological roles. It covers topics such as blood fractions, disease prevention, placenta, extension education, histological studies, antimicrobial resistance, climate change impacts on animals, and endocrinology. The paper is written in English, and marks are indicated against each question. This resource is valuable for aspirants preparing for the IFS examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Animal Physiology
  • Animal Pathology
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Husbandry Practices
  • Dairy Farming
  • Immunology
  • Endocrinology
  • Extension Education
  • Histology
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Climate Change Impact on Animals

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 2022 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Forestry Paper - I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Forestry Paper - II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - II Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Syllabus for IFS Main
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 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 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. shallong had sanah. ayana la masha sa hina a sanah 2000- ma material security we are a set of the state of the second and 120 ()

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. What are the two distinct fractions of blood and how are they involved in functions of blood in an animal? What are the modern concepts involved in preventing the production diseases in dairy animals ? Provide the line of treatment for milk fever. Define and classify Placenta. Discuss the characteristic features of different types of placenta. How are the concepts and principles of extension education useful to a forest official for better forest management ? Write about the importance of tissue processing in histological studies and the steps involved in it.

(a) What are the two distinct fractions of blood and how are they involved in functions of blood in an animal?

(b) What are the modern concepts involved in preventing the production diseases in dairy animals ? Provide the line of treatment for milk fever.

(c) Define and classify Placenta. Discuss the characteristic features of different types of placenta.

(d) How are the concepts and principles of extension education useful to a forest official for better forest management ?

(e) Write about the importance of tissue processing in histological studies and the steps involved in it.

Section A

Q2. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a present day problem. Explain in detail the principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy with emphasis on classification of antimicrobials. Climate change may be the greatest challenge of our time. How is climate change going to affect animal health and production and by what means may the effect be minimized to improve animal health for better production? Define hormones. What are the important hormones of adrenal cortex? Give a brief note on their importance.

(a) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a present day problem. Explain in detail the principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy with emphasis on classification of antimicrobials.

(b) Climate change may be the greatest challenge of our time. How is climate change going to affect animal health and production and by what means may the effect be minimized to improve animal health for better production?

(c) Define hormones. What are the important hormones of adrenal cortex? Give a brief note on their importance.

Section A

Q3. Differentiate between local, regional and general anaesthesia with their importance. Indicate the site of operation and organs involved during castration of dog. Discuss in detail the modern concepts and schedule of immunisation against important infectious diseases in an organised dairy farm. Discuss in brief the anatomical features of superficial lymph nodes and their vessels in cattle, with their role in immune system and disease conditions.

(a) Differentiate between local, regional and general anaesthesia with their importance. Indicate the site of operation and organs involved during castration of dog.

(b) Discuss in detail the modern concepts and schedule of immunisation against important infectious diseases in an organised dairy farm.

(c) Discuss in brief the anatomical features of superficial lymph nodes and their vessels in cattle, with their role in immune system and disease conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam and paper?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, and the paper is Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - II.

Which conducting body organized this exam?

The exam was conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the year of this question paper?

The year of the question paper is 2023.

How many questions are in this paper?

There are a total of eight questions in the paper.

How many questions are to be attempted?

Candidates are required to attempt five questions.

Are there any compulsory questions?

Yes, questions number 1 and 5 are compulsory.

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