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The paper code for this paper is B20.

What is Section A in this paper?

Section A requires writing short notes on any five from seven topics; Q1 covers Polymorphism in coelenterates with listed subtopics to choose from.

Can you leave questions blank?

Unattempted questions should be clearly marked. If blank, strike off as per instructions.

What language should the answers be written in?

Answers should be written in the language claimed on the admission card; this paper uses English.

Are there any notes about diagrams?

Neat sketches may be drawn wherever required.

What topics are included in Section A?

Polymorphism in coelenterates is the overarching Q1 with seven subtopics including types of scales in pisces, ozone layer depletion, biological rhythm, pearl culture, null-hypothesis, scanning electron microscope, etc.

Zoology

Name: Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination
Creator: Government of Maharashtra
Keywords: Maharashtra Forest Services, Zoology, MFS Zoology 2024, Forest Services Main Exam, Paper B20, Section A short notes, Polymorphism in coelenterates, Ozone layer depletion, Biological rhythm, Population stability, Hormones and pheromones, Aves features, Skeletal system flight, Adaptation in birds, Infectious disease COVID-19

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Year 2024
Conducted By Government of Maharashtra
Maximum Marks 200
Duration Three Hours Maximum Marks : 200
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination
Year	2024
Conducting Body	Government of Maharashtra
Paper	Zoology
Subject	Zoology
Duration	Three Hours Maximum Marks : 200
Maximum Marks	200

This page hosts the Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination (2024) question paper conducted by Government of Maharashtra. Subject: Zoology. Maximum marks: 200. Duration: Three Hours Maximum Marks : 200. Read exam instructions and page-2 questions online, or download the official PDF for offline practice.

Major Topics Covered

Polymorphism in coelenterates
Types of scales in pisces
Ozone layer depletion
Biological Rhythm
Pearl culture
Null-hypothesis
Scanning Electron Microscope
Urinogenital system
Population
Population stability
Hormones and pheromones in animal behaviour
Aves
Skeletal system and flight
Adaptation in birds
Infectious disease
COVID-19
Central tendency
Respiration in Arthropoda
Prawns, Cockroach and Scorpions
Pyrilla perpusilla
Sitophilus oryzae
Spectrophotometry
Challenges in analysis

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Instructions

महाराष्ट्र वन सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा 2024 किनांक 99भे, 2024 2024 B20 BOOKLET NO. 240076 Forest Services Zoology

There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
Out of the remaining questions, THREE are
to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
SEAL The number of marks carried by a question/sub question is indicated against it. з.
Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any. 4, Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial
order attempted shall be assessed.
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.
If sub-question of a 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.
Note: Candidates will be allowed to use Scientific (Non-programmable type) calculators.

Questions (page 2)

Q0. Write Short notes on any five from seven. Polymorphism in coelenterates.

() Types of scales in pisces.

() Ozone layer depletion.

() Biological Rhythm.

() Pearl culture.

() Write a short note on Null-hypothesis.

() Scanning Electron Microscope.

() (g)

Q0.

() (a) 15 marks: Explain in brief the urinogenital system of male Labeo and male frog. Define population. Characteristics of population.

() Explain in brief the comparative account of urinogenital system of (a) 15 marks: male Labeo and male frog. Define population. Write in brief the characteristics of population. (b) 15 marks: Add a note on population stability. What is the significant role of hormones and pheromones in animal behaviour? Give general features of Aves. How the skeletal system helps in flight.

() What is the significant role of hormones and pheromones in animal behaviour?

() Give general features of Aves.

() How the skeletal system helps in flight.

Q0. Adaptation in birds? Illustrate your answer with diagram. Define infectious disease. Describe the causative agent, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis and control measures of COVID-19.

() (a) 15 marks: Adaptation in birds? Illustrate your answer with diagram.

() (b) 15 marks: Define infectious disease. Describe the causative agent, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis and control measures of COVID-19.

() (c) 10 marks: What is central tendency? What are the importance and measures of central tendency? With a well labelled diagram, give an account of respiration in Arthropoda.

Q0. Prawns, Cockroach and Scorpions. What is the impact of Pyrilla perpusilla and Sitophilus oryzae? How it affects the production or yield? Add a note on control measures of both. What is the Principle of Spectrophotometry? What are the key challenges in analysis?

() (a) 15 marks: Prawns, Cockroach and Scorpions. What is the impact of Pyrilla perpusilla and Sitophilus oryzae?

() (b) 15 marks: How it affects the production or yield? Add a note on control measures of both.

() (c) 10 marks: What is the Principle of Spectrophotometry? What are the key challenges in analysis?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the medium of the Zoology paper?

The medium is English.

How many questions must be attempted in the Maharashtra Forest Services Zoology paper?

There are eight questions in total; five are to be attempted, with Q1 and Q5 compulsory, and at least one question from each section.

What is the maximum marks for the paper?

Maximum marks are 200.

What is the duration of the exam?

Three hours.

Which paper type is used for this examination?

Conventional paper.

Are calculators allowed?

Scientific (Non-programmable) calculators are allowed.

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