UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Zoology Paper I PDF Download

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Zoology Paper - I
Subject Zoology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Zoology Paper I for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2022. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was allotted a duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. Aspirants are expected to answer five questions in total, adhering to word limits and using diagrams where necessary. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for a career in civil services, providing a direct look at the type of questions asked in Zoology.

Major Topics Covered

  • Zoology
  • Animal Structure
  • Animal Physiology
  • Evolution
  • Reproduction
  • Ecology
  • Animal Kingdom

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (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

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  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 Zoology Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam Zoology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत 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 ।
  • जहाँ भी आवश्यक समझा जाए, वहाँ अपने उत्तरों को उपयुक्त रेखाचित्रों एवं आरेखों सहित स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question 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.
  • Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches and diagrams, wherever considered necessary.
  • 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. Write short notes on each of the following in about 150 words :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में टिप्पणी लिखिए:

(a) Structure of visual organs of cockroach.
कॉकरोच के चाक्षुष अंगों की संरचना ।

(b) What is meant by symmetry ? Write about different types of symmetry in animals.
सममिति से क्या अभिप्राय है ? प्राणियों में विभिन्न प्रकार की सममिति के बारे में लिखिए ।

(c) Structure and functions of endocrine pancreas.
अंतःस्रावी अग्न्याशय की संरचना एवं उसके कार्य।

(d) "Cnidoblasts as defensive organs in coelenterates". Justify.
“सीलेन्टेरेटा में दंशकोरक रक्षात्मक अंगों के रूप में”। औचित्य सिद्ध कीजिए ।

(e) Evolutionary status of Sphenodon.
स्फ़ीनोडॉन की विकासीय स्थिति ।

Section A

Q2.

(a) Explain asexual and sexual modes of reproduction in Paramecium.
पैरामिशियम में अलैंगिक एवं लैंगिक जनन के तरीकों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

(b) Write general features of egg laying mammals, pouched mammals and aquatic mammals.
अंडा देने वाले स्तनधारियों, कोष्ठाधारी स्तनधारियों एवं जलीय स्तनधारियों की सामान्य विशेषताओं के बारे में लिखिए ।

(c) Describe different types of scales in fishes with suitable diagrams.
उपयुक्त रेखा-चित्रों द्वारा मछलियों में विभिन्न प्रकार के शल्कों की व्याख्या कीजिए ।

Section A

Q3.

(a) Explain habitat, habits, general features and life cycle of Wuchereria.
वूचेरेरिया के आवास, स्वभाव, सामान्य विशेषताओं एवं जीवन-चक्र का वर्णन कीजिए ।

(b) Describe different types of canal system found in porifera. Also mention their functions.
पोरिफेरा में पाये जाने वाले विभिन्न प्रकार के नाल तन्त्रों का वर्णन कीजिए। इनके कार्यों का भी उल्लेख कीजिए ।

(c) Draw a suitable diagram and explain the structure of human eye.
उपयुक्त रेखा-चित्र बनाएं एवं मनुष्य की आँख की संरचना का वर्णन कीजिए ।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Zoology Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2022.

What is the maximum marks for Zoology Paper - I?

The maximum marks for Zoology Paper - I is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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