Q1
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Write about how secretion of hormones from anterior pituitary gland is regulated in animals? (10 marks) (b) Discuss in…
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
UPSC Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science 2024
All 16 questions from the 2024 Civil Services Mains Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science paper across 2 papers — 800 marks in total. Each question comes with a detailed evaluation rubric, directive word analysis, and model answer points.
16Questions
800Total marks
2Papers
2024Exam year
Q2
(a) Describe the measurement of energy retention by carbon-nitrogen balance technique. (15 marks) (b) What is "growth curve"? Describe the different stages of growth curve in anim…
Q3
(a) Describe about the copper-molybdenum-sulphur inter-relationship in ruminants. (15 marks) (b) Write in detail about the components of circulatory system in animals. (15 marks)…
Q4
(a) Describe the various blood biochemical tests and discuss their importance in health status of animals. (20 marks) (b) Classify antinutritional factors with suitable examples.…
Q5
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Mention the steps involved in cryopreservation of bull semen. (10 marks) (b) Discuss the points to be considered during…
Q6
(a) Justify the statement that "Maintenance of sires in good condition is essentially required for the success of breeding programmes". Discuss the important points for the manage…
Q7
(a) Suggest the strategies which should be implemented by the dairy farmers to ensure round the year supply of green fodder. (15 marks) (b) Differentiate between the following: (5…
Q8
(a) Define gene frequency. Describe the method of estimation of gene frequency from genotypic frequency with the help of a suitable example. (20 marks) (b) Write the role of NDDB…
Q1
Discuss the following in about 150 words each: (a) Twinning during embryonic development in animals (10 marks) (b) Classification of antimicrobial agents based on the mechanism of…
Q2
(a) Describe the etiology, clinical signs, postmortem lesions and control of hemorrhagic septicemia in buffaloes. (20 marks) (b) Describe various methods and procedures for in vit…
Q3
(a) Discuss the etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of abomasal displacement in cows. (20 marks) (b) Describe the causes, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, prevention an…
Q4
(a) Explain various biological samples to be collected for laboratory investigation in bovines along with the tests which can be applied on these samples. (20 marks) (b) Discuss d…
Q5
Discuss the following in about 150 words each: (a) Classification of zoonoses based on etiological agents (10 marks) (b) Significance of the cohort, case-control and cross-section…
Q6
(a) Describe the physical, chemical and microbiological examination of blood stains required for veterolegal purposes. (20 marks) (b) Explain the manufacturing processes of recons…
Q7
(a) Explain the basic processing procedures for the preparation of convenience meat products. (20 marks) (b) Discuss the production and physico-chemical properties of cream. Enume…
Q8
(a) Describe the social and economic implications of proper utilization of slaughter-house byproducts. (20 marks) (b) Discuss the preliminary steps required at the field level for…
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