| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2017 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II |
| Subject | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2017 by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge in various aspects of animal husbandry and veterinary science. It consists of 8 questions, out of which candidates are required to attempt 5, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and is to be completed within three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian Forest Service, providing a clear understanding of the examination's scope and difficulty level.
(a) Discuss in detail the zoonotic disease brucellosis with respect to its etiology, transmission, diagnosis, prevention and control measures at an organized Animal Farm.
(b) Discuss the occupational zoonotic diseases — chlamydiosis, tuberculosis and avian influenza with respect to mode of transmission and preventive measures for the poultry farmers.
(c) Explain veterolegal cases and their investigation at the post-mortem as a Veterinarian.
Section B
(a) Scope of Rabbit meat production and its utilization in India.
(b) Post slaughter physico-chemical changes in meat and factors that influence them.
(c) Describe the manufacture, procedure and differences between evaporated and condensed milk.
(d) Define sanitation. What are different methods of sanitation practiced in meat processing plant?
(e) Differences in livestock practices in rural and urban areas.
Section B
(a) Discuss various methods of pasteurization of milk with their advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Describe in detail judging and grading of milk products.
(c) Define and compare physico-chemical properties of drum-dried and sprays dried milks. Explain drum drying of milk with the help of flow diagram.
Section B
(a) Discuss in details general principles of ante mortem and post mortem inspection of food animals.
(b) Discuss about utilization of edible and non-edible by-products of slaughter house and their socio-economic implications.
(c) Discuss briefly following meat preservation methods and their shelf life : curing, chilling, canning and irradiation.
Section B
(a) Discuss in detail classification and functions of various extension teaching methods.
(b) Discuss in detail key village, ICDP and operation flood schemes for livestock improvement in India.
(c) Discuss problems and constraints in transfer of technology for livestock improvement in India.
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The full name of the exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
This question paper is from the year 2017.
The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
The subject of this paper is Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, specifically Paper II.
The maximum marks for this paper are 200.
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.