UPSC Mains ZOOLOGY-PAPER-I 2024

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Concept and organization of Coelom
BiologyZoology
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Metamorphosis in Insects
BiologyZoology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Thyroid gland and its functions
BiologyPhysiology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Hepatic Schizogony
BiologyParasitology
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Aquatic mammals and their adaptations
BiologyZoology
6
20 Marksmedium
Explain the general features, life cycle and pathogenicity of Fasciola.
BiologyParasitology
7
15 Marksmedium
Define Autogamy. Explain the mechanism of autogamy in Paramecium. Also give its significance.
BiologyMicrobiology
8
15 Markshard
Compare and contrast Telencephalon of the brain in Vertebrates.
BiologyNeuroscience
9
20 Marksmedium
Describe the different larval forms of Crustaceans with suitable diagrams.
BiologyZoology
10
15 Marksmedium
What are coral reefs ? Describe the different theories of coral reef formation.
BiologyEcology
11
15 Marksmedium
Describe the evolution of kidney in relation to its function as an excretory organ.
BiologyPhysiology
12
20 Marksmedium
Give an illustrated account of integument and its derivatives in vertebrates with suitable diagrams.
BiologyAnatomy
13
15 Marksmedium
What is Polymorphism ? Explain it with respect to life cycle of Obelia.
BiologyZoology
14
15 Marksmedium
Describe the respiratory organs and mechanism of respiration in Sepia.
BiologyZoology
15
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Food Web
BiologyEcology
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Biological Rhythms
BiologyPhysiology
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
AIDS
BiologyMedicine
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Chromosome Painting
BiologyGenetics
19
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Red Data Book
BiologyEcology
20
20 Marksmedium
What is ecological succession ? Explain the different types and theories of ecological succession.
BiologyEcology
21
15 Marksmedium
Explain Aggressive and Territorial behaviour in animals, with suitable examples.
BiologyZoology
22
15 Marksmedium
What are the major carps of India ? Describe the polyculture methods of rearing the major carps.
BiologyAgriculture
23
20 Marksmedium
Mention the causative agent and means of spread of malaria. Also describe symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and preventive measures of malaria.
BiologyMedicine
24
15 Marksmedium
Explain the principle, instrumentation and applications of UV-Visible Spectrophotometer.
BiologyBiochemistry
25
15 Marksmedium
How do animals perceive mechanical and olfactory stimuli from the environment ? Explain.
BiologyNeuroscience
26
20 Marksmedium
Describe the various measures of central tendency of data with suitable examples and discuss their merits and demerits.
BiologyStatistics
27
15 Marksmedium
Define population. Explain the different characteristics of population.
BiologyEcology
28
15 Marksmedium
Write the systematic position of an oilseed pest. Give an account of its life cycle and the damage caused by this pest. Write a note on its control measures.
BiologyAgriculture