UPSC Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science 2023

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Justify why more than one digestibility trial needs to be conducted during indirect method of digestibility determinati…

(a) Describe the methods for evaluation of protein quality in ruminant animals. (20 marks) (b) Enlist the hormones secreted from anterior pituitary gland and describe the physiolo…

(a) Mention the general functions of minerals in animals. Justify the importance of Vitamin D in optimum calcium and phosphorus nutrition in animals. (10+10=20 marks) (b) Discuss…

(a) Describe nutritional characteristics of feed ingredients which are generally incorporated in formulation of poultry feed. (20 marks) (b) Enlist hemorrhagic disorders in animal…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10×5=50 (a) Describe the Van Soest method of forage fiber analysis. 10 (b) Describe the different methods for study of hea…

(a) Describe the significance, composition and physical forms of creep feed in piglet. 15 (b) Describe the different types of hypoxia in animals. 15 (c) Describe the various metho…

(a) "The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the guardian of the public purse." Discuss this statement with reference to the powers and functions of the CAG. [15 marks] (b…

(a) "The Panchayati Raj institutions have been empowered by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment but still face challenges in effective functioning." Discuss this statement with refe…

Discuss the following in about 150 words each: (a) Development of pituitary gland (10 marks) (b) Boundaries of thoracic and pelvic cavities of bovines and organs present therein (…

(a) Describe in detail the comparative histology of liver among domestic animals. (20 marks) (b) Explain the anatomical adaptation for flight in birds. (15 marks) (c) Describe in…

(a) Define and classify diuretics. Write about the mechanism of action of high efficiency diuretics. (20 marks) (b) Describe and differentiate the housing requirements of pregnant…

(a) Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and control of lumpy skin disease in cattle. (20 marks) (b) Write the indications, anaesthetic regimen, surgical proce…

Describe the following in about 150 words each: (a) Quarantine as a measure to prevent the spread of animal disease (10 marks) (b) Preparation of flavoured and sterilized milk (10…

(a) What are the main epidemiological principles of animal disease control? (20 marks) (b) Discuss the sanitation requirements of clean and safe milk production. (15 marks) (c) En…

(a) Describe the basic requirements and main components in the establishment of a modern slaughterhouse. (20 marks) (b) Enlist the edible and inedible by-products of meat industry…

(a) Define sausage. Describe the processing steps in the preparation of ready-to-cook sausages. (20 marks) (b) Write down the structure, composition and nutritive value of chicken…