CS Main 2021 Animal Husbandry Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE (Paper I)
Subject Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (Paper I) of the CS (Main) Examination 2021, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge in the field, with a total of 8 questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with specific compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. The exam allows three hours to complete and is worth a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the CS Main examination, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the expected depth of knowledge.

Major Topics Covered

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Egg Yolk Citrate Dilutor
  • Erythropoiesis
  • Animal Adaptation
  • Climatic Conditions
  • Food Energy Partitioning
  • Calf Feeding
  • Lean Meat Production
  • Swine
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Antioxidants
  • Bovine Reproductive Organs
  • Anoestrus in Dairy Cows
  • Poultry Respiration
  • Protein Requirement
  • Calves
  • Calorie:Protein Ratio

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (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

  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Syllabus
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Syllabus
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern
  • UPSC 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 ।
  • 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 कोइ 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.
  • 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. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) Write composition of egg yolk citrate dilutor and method of its preparation.
अण्डे की जर्दी साइट्रेट तनुकारक का संगठन एवं बनाने की विधि के बारे में लिखिये ।

(b) Explain the process of erythropoisis in animals.
पशुओं में लाल रक्त कोशिकाओं के बनने की प्रक्रिया की व्याख्या कीजिये ।

(c) Discuss the mechanism of animal adoptation to extreme climatic conditions.
अतिविषम जलवायु परिस्थितियों में पशुओं के अनुकूलन की प्रक्रिया का वर्णन कीजिये ।

(d) Describe the partitioning of food energy in animal body.
पशुओं के शरीर में खाद्य ऊर्जा के विभाजन का वर्णन कीजिये ।

(e) Give a brief account of feeding of calves from birth to three months of age.
बछड़ों के जन्म से लेकर तीन माह की आयु तक आहार प्रबंधन के बारे में संक्षिप्त जानकारी दीजिये ।

Section A

Q2.

(a) Write about the feeding of swine for lean meat production and its importance in human health.
शूकरों से कम वसायुक्त मांस उत्पादन हेतु उनकी आहार व्यवस्था एवं मानव स्वास्थ में इसके महत्व के बारे में लिखिये ।

(b) Discuss about the mechanism of blood coagulation in pigs.
शूकरों में रक्त जमावट की प्रक्रिया की विवेचना कीजिये ।

(c) What are natural antioxidants? Describe the role of antioxidants in animal body.
प्राकृतिक आक्सीकरणरोधी (एन्टी आक्सीडेन्ट) क्या होते हैं ? पशुओं के शरीर में इन आर्क्सीकरणरोधी तत्वों की भूमिका का वर्णन कीजिये ।

(d) Give a diagrammatic representation of male reproductive organs of bovine.
गोवंशीय पशुओं के नर जनन अंगों का आरेखीय निरूपण कीजिये ।

Section A

Q3.

(a) Describe causes of different types of anoestrus in dairy cows and suggest their remedial measures.
दुधारू गायों में विभिन्न प्रकार की मदहीनता के कारणों का वर्णन कीजिए एवं उनके उपचार के उपायों को सुझाइये ।

(b) Describe the mechanism of respiration in poultry.
कुक्कुट (पक्षियों) में श्वसन क्रियाविधि की व्याख्या कीजिये ।

(c) How to calculate the protein requirement of growing calves ? Discuss.
बढ़ते बछड़ों में प्रोटीन की आवश्यकता की गणना किस प्रकार की जाती है उसकी विवेचना कीजिये ।

(d) Describe the importance of calorie : protein ratio in poultry.
पक्षियों में ऊर्जा : प्रोटीन अनुपात के महत्व का वर्णन कीजिये ।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (Paper I).

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions in this paper.

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