Maharashtra Forest Services Zoology 2026 Question Paper

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Year 2026
Conducted By Maharashtra Government
Questions 8
Maximum Marks 200
Duration Three Hours

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination
Year	2026
Conducting Body	Maharashtra Government
Paper	Forest Services
Subject	Zoology
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	200
Number of Questions	8

This OCR-repaired page-set presents the Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination Zoology 2026 paper. Page 1 provides the exam header, duration (3 hours), maximum marks (200), medium (English), and paper type (Conventional/Descriptive). It states eight questions in two sections, with Question 1 and 5 compulsory. Page 2 (Section A) invites candidates to write short notes on seven topics (choose five, each 8 marks). The rest of Page 2 lists descriptive questions (Q2–Q4) across two columns: insect mouthpart modifications, pollution, biological rhythms, features of Aves, AIDS and chi-square, digestive system comparisons (Lizard vs Pigeon), mulberry moth life cycle/sericulture equipment, and flame photometry. The repair preserves question numbering, sub-parts, and the intention of the original exam, enabling a corrected, searchable SEO-ready entry that blends page-1 facts with page-2 themes.

Major Topics Covered

Zoology
Forest Services
Sea star anatomy
Water vascular system
Greenhouse effect
Pheromones
Honey bee (Apis)
PCR
Biostatistics
Correlation
Chi-square test
Insect mouthparts
Pollution
Air pollutants
Biological rhythms
Aves
Respiratory adaptations in birds
Communicable diseases
AIDS
Digestive system (Lizard vs Pigeon)
Mulberry silk moth
Bombyx mori
Sericulture
Flame photometry

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Instructions

महाराण्डू वन लेना मुख्य परीसा 2026 कि 06 में 2026 2025 O24 BOOKLET NO. 107178 Forest Services Zoology Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200 Medium: English Type of Paper: Conventional/Descriptive

There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be
attempted. Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory. Out of the remaining questions, THREE are to
* SF be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. ⋇ The number of marks carried by a question/sub-question is indicated against it.
Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted
Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Unless otherwise mentioned, symbol and notation have their usual standard meanings. Assume suitable
data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly. Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
The medium of answer should be mentioned on the answer book as claimed in the application and
printed on admission card.
The answers written in medium other than the authorized medium will not be assessed and no marks will be assigned to them. ä P.T.O.

Questions (page 2)

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(a) Q1. (8×5 = 40)\n Describe water vascular system of sea star and comment upon its utility.\n

(b) Explain in brief parental care in Amphibia.\n

(d) Role of pheromones.\n

(e) Explain honey bee as social insect. Add a note on its economic importance.\n(f) Explain in brief importance of correlation in biostatistics.\n(g) Explain the principle, components and applications of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).

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(a) Q2. With neat, labelled diagram describe modification of mouth parts in insects (Cockroach, Mosquito and Honey bee).\n

(b) What is pollution ? Explain different types of air pollutants and its effects over living organisms.\n

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(a) Q3. Give general features of Aves. How respiratory system helps in flight adaptation in birds? Illustrate your answer with suitable diagram.\n

(b) Define communicable disease. Describe causative agent, symptoms, mode of transmission and control measures of AIDS.\n

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(a) Q4. Explain in brief the comparative account of digestive system of Lizard and Pigeon.\n

(b) Describe life cycle of Mulberry silk moth (Bombyx mori) and give an account of equipment used in sericulture with suitable diagrams.\n

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