UPSC Mains ANI-HUSB-VETER-SCIENCE-PAPER-I 2022
28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain why the digestibility trial is considered as the best method for evaluating the nutritive value of animal feeds.
Animal ScienceNutrition
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the various factors which affect hematopoiesis in animals.
Veterinary SciencePhysiology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the electro-ejaculation technique for collection of semen in bulls with its merits and demerits.
Animal ReproductionVeterinary Science
4
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Describe the significance and various methods for dehorning in calves.
Animal HusbandryVeterinary Science
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Define inbreeding and describe the different genetic and phenotypic consequences of inbreeding.
Animal GeneticsAnimal Breeding
6
20 Marksmedium
Enlist the various feed additives and describe the merits of use of probiotics in animal rations.
Animal NutritionAnimal Science
7
15 Marksmedium
Describe the formulation of least cost rations for swine.
Animal NutritionSwine Production
8
15 Marksmedium
Describe the mineral deficiency disorders of animals.
Veterinary ScienceAnimal Nutrition
9
15 Marksmedium
Describe the role of chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration in avians.
Avian PhysiologyVeterinary Science
10
15 Marksmedium
Describe the different events of cardiac cycle in animals.
Animal PhysiologyVeterinary Science
11
20 Marksmedium
Describe the physiological functions of various digestive organs of sheep.
Animal PhysiologyRuminant Nutrition
12
20 Marksmedium
Describe the behavioural adjustments of animals during hot weather.
Animal BehaviorAnimal Physiology
13
15 Marksmedium
Describe the different bases of selection of animals.
Animal BreedingAnimal Genetics
14
15 Marksmedium
Describe the various methods to educate farmers under rural conditions.
Agricultural ExtensionRural Development
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the various steps for formulation of poultry broiler starter feed.
Poultry ScienceAnimal Nutrition
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the physiological role of various blood vessels of animals.
Animal PhysiologyVeterinary Science
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the strategies adopted during disaster for livestock management.
Disaster ManagementAnimal Husbandry
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Enlist the indigenous breeds of milch cattle and write in brief on their habitat and main characteristics.
Animal HusbandryIndian Agriculture
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe about the various aspects of 'Operation Flood Project' intended for dairy development in India.
Indian AgricultureDairy Industry
20
20 Marksmedium
Describe the cellular and fluid constituents of semen in domestic animals.
Animal ReproductionVeterinary Science
21
15 Marksmedium
Describe the scientific management of a dairy cow after parturition in a dairy farm.
Dairy FarmingAnimal Husbandry
22
15 Marksmedium
Describe the feeding of ewe flock during gestation and suckling period.
Sheep ProductionAnimal Nutrition
23
15 Marksmedium
Define the term 'total digestible nutrients' and describe the various factors which affect the total digestible nutrients.
Animal NutritionFeed Analysis
24
20 Marksmedium
Enlist the various measures for evaluation of protein quality for monogastric animals and describe the biological value method.
Animal NutritionMonogastric Nutrition
25
15 Marksmedium
Define balanced ration and describe the ideal characteristics of a balanced ration for breeding bulls.
Animal NutritionAnimal Breeding
26
15 Markshard
Describe the interrelationship of renal acidosis and secondary hyperparathyroidism in dogs suffering from chronic nephritis.
Veterinary MedicineNephrology
27
15 Markshard
Describe the pathways for regulation of hormone secretion from adenohypophysis of animals.
Animal PhysiologyEndocrinology
28
20 Marksmedium
Describe the various factors which affect the growth of animals.
Animal PhysiologyAnimal Science