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(Download) UPSC IAS Mains Optional Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (Paper -1 & Paper -2) Exam Paper - 2016
(Download) UPSC IAS Mains Optional Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (Paper -1 & Paper -2) Exam Paper - 2016
- Exam Name: UPSC IAS Mains
- Year: 2016
- Subject: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Exam Date: 9-12-2016
- File Type: PDF
Animal Husbandry Veterinary Science Paper-1
SECTION-A
Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50 marks
(a) Many non-nutritive substances are often being mixed in animal and poultry ration as growth-promoters. Discuss the uses and abuses of these growth-promoters. 10 marks
(b) Enlist different blood-proteins and describe their functions in brief. What organs of the body play a crucial role in blood-protein biosynthesis ? 10 marks
(c) Why is the precise detection of oestrus very crucial in animal reproduction ? What are the various methods of oestrus detection ? 10 marks
(d) What role is played by pulmonary circulation in the body ? How are oxygen and carbon dioxide gases exchanged in this process ? 10 marks
(e) Why are broilers and layers fed different types of rations ? What are the similarities and dissimilarities in these two rations ? 10 marks
Q2.(a) How will you design an economic ration of pigs for production of lean meat ? Explain. 15 marks
(b) What is silage ? Discuss in brief about the anti-nutritional factors commonly found in animal feeds. 20 marks
(c) Discuss at least two methods that are utilized in formulating animal rations.15 marks
Q3.(a) Why is maintenance of blood pressure vital ? What are the various factors that influence blood pressure ? Explain. 15 marks
(b) How is urine formed ? Discuss the role of aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in this process. 20 marks
(c) Briefly discuss different types of hormone receptors and their role in signal transduction. 15 marks
Q4.(a) Explain how carbohydrates and proteins are digested in ruminant and non-ruminant animals.20 marks
(b) Give the schematic representation of partitioning of feed energy in the body of lactating cows. 10 marks
(c) Discuss the dilucnta uocd in cattlo comon proeorvation. What are the precautions that are necessary during semen preservation and thawing? 20 marks
SECTION B
Q5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50 marks
(a) The demand for milk and milk products is constantly increasing in India. What are the various constraints that discourage many entrepreneurs in venturing in this sector?10 marks
(b) Why is green fodder considered as an essential constituent of ration for young and mature livestock ? How will you ensure round the year supply of green fodder for dairy animals? 10 marks
(c) What advanced preparations should be made to ensure milk production during natural disasters like drought and flood ? 10 marks
(d) What are the fundamental objectives of extension ? Write the aims of extension in accordance with National Commission on Agriculture. 10 marks
(e) How is recombinant DNA technology influencing the livestock production ? Explain.10 marks
Q6.(a) For a long time in India, mixed farming has been advocated more than the specialized farming. However, recent trends indicate that specialized farming is also gaining ground. What could be the reasons behind this changed mindset ? 15 marks
(b) What is the importance of extension programme in the Indian farming system ? What are the different methods utilised by extension workers in training farmers ? 20 marks
(c) Plan a dairy farm to produce approximately 500 kg milk per day year round. Indicate the feed and fodder requirements and the breeding programme to maintain the constancy of milk production.15 marks
Q7.(a) How do somatic and germ cells divide ? What is the role of division processes in maintaining the phenotype of individual and its progeny ? Outline the division process diagrammatically. 15 marks
(b) What is the molecular basis of Mendelian genetics? What are the reasons for variations in observed and in theoretical ratios of the segregating population ?20 marks
(c) What do you understand by genetic code'? Discuss the important features of genetic code. 15 marks
Q8.(a) Define inbreeding coefficient and write its utility. What are the consequences of inbreeding depression in large and small herds ? 20 marks
(b) What is the importance of progeny testing ? Compare the traditional and modern methods of progeny testing in cattle. 15 marks
(c) Why is Hardy-Weinberg law considered as the backbone of population genelius ? What are the different factors that lead to a drift from Hardy-Weinberg law? 15 marks
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Animal Husbandry Veterinary Science Paper-2
SECTION—A
1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10x5=50 marks
(a) Describe the housing requirements for 10 sows, 1 bear and their followers.
(b) Identify the deficiency disease in a layer flock with the problem of leathery eggs and describe the treatment and control of the same.
(c) What is Mediterranean fever? Describe the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the same.
(d) Discuss the methods of pasteurization of milk.
(e) What are the rapid screening methods for detection of mycotoxin in animal products?
2.(a) Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, PM lesions, diagnosis and control of swine fever. 20 marks
(b) Write in detail about zoonoses associated with mcat and milk. 10 marks
(c) Explain the relationship between industrialization and animal agriculture.10 marks
3.(a) What is AQ12 Describe in detail about various environmental pollutants and their control with regards to animal health.20 marks
(b) What are indigenous milk products? Describe in detail about the sanitation requirement in dairy plant for clean and safe milk. 20 marks
(c) What are satellite slaughterhouses? Give your suggestion on improving the distribution of safe meat in the Indian context.10 marks
4.(a) Explain in detail about the important building components in abattoir for wholesome meat production and discuss about the significance of automation in meat processing.20 marks
(b) Describe the role of animals and birds in prevalence and transmission of zoonotic diseases.15 marks
(c) Discuss the modern concepts and immunization schedule at an organized poultry layer farm. 15 marks
SECTION—B
5. Discuss the following in about 150 words each :10x5=50 marks
(a) Types of placenta in domestic animals
(b) Diagnosis and prevention of rabies
(c) OIE regulations on food-borne infections of animal origini
(d) Grading of raw mille
(e) Adulteration in meat trade and the techniques to identify it
6.(a) Classify the glands in mammals. Describe in detail about features of the glands associated with male and female reproduction.20 marks
(b) Describe in detail about symptoms and surgical management of hip dislocation in large animals. 20 marks
(c) Explain the epidemiological measures in the investigation of FMD outbreak. 10 marks
7.(a) Describe the direct impacts of antibiotic resistance on health care of animals. 15 marks
(b) Explain in detail the merits and demerits in the system of egg price fixation in India 15 marks
(c) Describe the functional anatomy of domestic fowl in relation to egg production. 20 marks
8.(a) Describe in detail the slaughtering techniques, meat inspection and preservation of poultry meat and products, 20 marks
(b) What are reconstituted milk and recombined milk? Describe the preparation of Shrikhand, Lassi and Yogurt. 20 marks
(c) Describe the drugs acting on fluids and electrolyte balance. 10 marks