Zoology Paper I (IFoS 2022) - Page 1 & 2 Corrections

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam
Year 2022
Conducting Body Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Paper Zoology Paper I
Subject Zoology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This JSON aggregates page 1 and page 2 content of Zoology Paper I for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam 2022. Page 1 provides the exam header, instructions, and Section A with Q1 and its subparts. Page 2 contains repaired descriptive questions (Q2–Q4) with subparts. The output includes metadata, exam overview, corrected questions, and SEO-ready fields to support search visibility and structured data, including image SEO entries for both pages.

Major Topics Covered

  • Conjugation
  • Metagenesis
  • Obelia life cycle
  • Branchiostoma
  • Adrenal gland
  • Hormones
  • Metamorphosis
  • Insect metamorphosis
  • Trochophore larva
  • Coral reefs
  • Formation of coral reefs
  • Phylogenetic significance
  • Human eye anatomy
  • Vision mechanism
  • Water vascular system
  • Asterias (starfish)
  • Echinodermata
  • Zoology
  • IFoS Zoology
  • Zoology Paper I

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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.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Q1. Statocysts of Medusa

Q2. Q2. Define conjugation. Diagrammatically explain the mechanism of conjugation in Paramecium.

Q3. Q3. Explain the structural organisation of adrenal gland in mammals. (a) Describe its hormones and their functions. Define metamorphosis. Explain the hormonal control of metamorphosis in insects.
(c) Describe the structure and phylogenetic significance of Trochophore larva. (d) What are coral reefs? Describe the formation and types of coral reefs.

Q4. (a) Q4. Coral reefs are found all over the world.

(a) Q4. Coral reefs are found all over the world.

(b) Describe the structure of human eye. Explain the mechanism of vision in humans.

(c) Describe the water vascular system of Asterias.

  • (a) Q4. Coral reefs are found all over the world.
  • (b) Describe the structure of human eye. Explain the mechanism of vision in humans.
  • (c) Describe the water vascular system of Asterias.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the full name of the exam?

Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2022.

Which subject and paper is shown here?

Zoology Paper I.

What is the maximum marks and duration?

Maximum marks 200; duration three hours.

How many questions must be attempted?

There are eight questions in total; five are to be attempted. Q1 and Q5 are compulsory; from the remaining six, three must be attempted with at least one from Section A and one from Section B.

In what language must the answers be written?

Answers must be written in English only.

What type of content does Section A contain?

Section A asks for brief accounts on several topics (8 marks each as per the provided subparts).

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