UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Animal Husbandry Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - II
Subject Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge in specialized areas of animal husbandry and veterinary science. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions, including compulsory questions from each section. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for candidates specializing in veterinary and animal science disciplines within the civil services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Embryonic development in animals
  • Antimicrobial agents
  • Poultry farming
  • Vitamin deficiency in poultry
  • Bovine diseases
  • Hemorrhagic septicemia
  • Histological examination
  • Pharmacology of atropine
  • Abomasal displacement in cows
  • Hypomagnesemic tetany
  • Indigenous livestock breeds
  • Climate change impact on livestock

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (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

  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I
  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II
  • General Studies Paper III
  • General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Animal Husbandry Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Syllabus

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Diagrams/Figures, wherever required, may be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • 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. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में चर्चा कीजिए: Discuss the following in about 150 words each:

(a) पशुओं में भ्रूणीय विकास के दौरान जुड़वाँ बनना Twinning during embryonic development in animals

(b) क्रियाविधि पर आधारित रोगाणुरोधी कर्मकों का वर्गीकरण, उदाहरण सहित Classification of antimicrobial agents based on the mechanism of action with examples

(c) कुक्कुट के ब्रूडर घर के लिए विशिष्ट आवश्यकताएँ Specific requirements for brooder house of chicken

(d) विटामिन E की कमी के कारण मुर्गियों (पोल्ट्री) द्वारा प्रदर्शित मुख्य रोग लक्षण Important clinical signs exhibited by poultry due to deficiency of vitamin E

(e) गोजातीय पशुओं में अंतर्घट्टन (इम्पैक्शन) के रोग लक्षण एवं उपचार Clinical symptoms and treatment of impaction in bovines

Section A

Q2. भैंसों में रक्तस्रावी पुतिजीवरक्तता के रोग कारण, नैदानिक लक्षण, मरणोत्तर घावों तथा नियंत्रण का वर्णन कीजिए। Describe the etiology, clinical signs, postmortem lesions and control of hemorrhagic septicemia in buffaloes. ऊतकीय (हिस्टोलॉजिकल) परीक्षण के संदर्भ में अंतः पात्र रंजन (रँगाई) की विभिन्न विधियों तथा प्रक्रियाओं का वर्णन कीजिए। Describe various methods and procedures for in vitro staining with reference to histological examination. पशुओं में एट्रोपिन के भेषजगुण-विज्ञान तथा चिकित्सीय उपयोग की व्याख्या कीजिए। Explain the pharmacology and clinical use of atropine in animals.

Section A

Q3. गायों में चतुर्थ आमाशयी विस्थापन के रोग कारण, नैदानिक लक्षण, रोग निदान तथा उपचार पर चर्चा कीजिए। Discuss the etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of abomasal displacement in cows. हाइपोमैग्नेसेमिक टेटनी के कारणों, रोग लक्षणों, निदान, रोकथाम तथा उपचार का वर्णन कीजिए। Describe the causes, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hypomagnesemic tetany. बदलते जलवायु परिदृश्य में स्वदेशी पशुधन नस्लों की बढ़ती हुई स्वीकार्यता को सिद्ध कीजिए। Justify the enhanced acceptability of indigenous livestock breeds in changing climate scenario.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is conducted?

This paper is for the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the subject and paper name?

The subject is Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, and this is Paper II.

Which conducting body releases this question paper?

The question paper is released by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

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 is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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