Section A
Indian Forest Service Zoology Paper II 2024 Question Paper PDF
- Year 2024
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2024 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Zoology Paper - II |
| Subject | Zoology |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the Zoology Paper II from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2024. The paper contains a total of eight questions, out of which candidates are required to attempt five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and from the remaining six, three must be attempted with at least one from each section (A and B). All questions carry equal marks, and answers must be written in English. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Indian Forest Service exam, offering insights into the types of questions asked in Zoology.
Major Topics Covered
- Mitochondrial Membrane
- RFLP
- AFLP
- Natural Selection
- Industrial Melanism
- Receptor Protein Tyrosine Kinase
- Nomenclature in Animal System
- Lysosomal Enzymes
- Mendel's Law of Inheritance
- Evolution of Man
- Pleistocene Period
- Linkage
- Mendel's Law of Segregation
- Fossils
- DNA Replication
- Variation
- Organic Evolution
- Mitotic Apparatus
- Cell Division
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Eukaryotes
- Protein Structure
- Hormones in Digestion
- Cyclic AMP
- Biochemical Role
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Indian Forest Service (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
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Zoology Paper II
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Zoology Paper I
- Civil Services Examination 2024 Zoology Optional Paper
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Zoology Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC IFS 2024 Zoology Paper II Solutions
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Zoology Syllabus
- UPSC Mains Zoology Optional Syllabus
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
Instructions
- There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
- Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
- 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.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
- Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
Questions (page 2)
Section A
Q2. What are lysosomal enzymes? Explain their origin, structure and functions. Explain Mendel's law of inheritance and its significance. Give a brief account of evolution of man in Pleistocene period.
Section A
Q3. Describe the phenomenon of linkage with example. Why is linkage an exception to Mendel's law of segregation? What is fossil? Explain different types of fossils and their significance. Describe semiconservative replication of DNA with experimental evidences.
Section A
Q4. What is variation? Give an account of different kinds of variations and its importance in organic evolution. What is mitotic apparatus? Describe its structure and its role during cell division. How does the regulation of gene expression occur in eukaryotes?
Section B
Q5. Define the primary structure of proteins and its application in biological studies. Explain the role of hormones in digestion. What is cyclic AMP? Describe the structure of cyclic AMP and mention its biochemical role.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?
This paper is from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2024.
Who is the conducting body for the Indian Forest Service Examination?
The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject of this paper is Zoology, specifically Paper II.
How many questions are there in total in Zoology Paper II?
There are a total of eight questions in Zoology Paper II.
How many questions are compulsory in this paper?
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory.