UPSC Mains ZOOLOGY-PAPER-I 2025

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write short notes on/Answer the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Metagenesis

BiologyZoology
2
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write short notes on/Answer the following in about 150 words each :

(b) Book lungs

ZoologyBiology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

Write short notes on/Answer the following in about 150 words each :

(c) Paedomorphosis

Evolutionary BiologyZoology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

Write short notes on/Answer the following in about 150 words each :

(d) Torsion and detorsion in gastropods

ZoologyBiology
5
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write short notes on/Answer the following in about 150 words each :

(e) Draw a well-labelled diagram of human eye and write its functions.

Human BiologyPhysiology
6
20 Marksmedium

Describe the comparative anatomy of digestive system in vertebrates.

ZoologyComparative Anatomy
7
15 Marksmedium

Give an illustrated account of reproduction in sponges.

ZoologyInvertebrates
8
15 Marksmedium

Describe the general features, distribution and social organization in termites.

ZoologyEntomology
9
20 Marksmedium

Describe the mechanism of parental care in amphibians with suitable examples.

ZoologyBehavioral Ecology
10
15 Marksmedium

Describe the different stages of life cycle of Pheretima with the help of suitable diagrams.

ZoologyInvertebrates
11
15 Marksmedium

Discuss the various modes of nutrition in protozoa.

ZoologyMicrobiology
12
20 Marksmedium

Draw a well-labelled diagram of testis and ovary in mammals, and discuss the functions of their hormones.

Human BiologyZoology
13
15 Marksmedium

Give an illustrated account of skull types in reptiles.

ZoologyComparative Anatomy
14
15 Marksmedium

Explain the types and significance of migration in fishes.

ZoologyEcology
15
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Biodiversity hot spots

EcologyEnvironment
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(b) Navigation in birds

ZoologyBehavioral Ecology
17
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(c) Sickle cell anaemia

Human BiologyGenetics
18
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(d) Circadian rhythms

PhysiologyBehavioral Biology
19
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(e) Biome

EcologyGeography
20
20 Marksmedium

Define air pollution. Explain the types, sources, consequences and control measures of air pollution.

EnvironmentEcology
21
15 Marksmedium

Define pheromones. Discuss the role of pheromones in alarm spreading in animals with suitable examples.

ZoologyBehavioral Ecology
22
15 Marksmedium

What is DNA fingerprinting? Explain the mechanism and applications of DNA fingerprinting in forensic science.

GeneticsForensic Science
23
20 Markshard

What is Student's t-test and its significance in biological research? Write the formula of t-test and its various steps using simple data.

StatisticsResearch Methodology
24
15 Marksmedium

Explain the principle, instrumentation and applications of fluorescence microscope.

BiotechnologyResearch Methodology
25
15 Marksmedium

Describe the different species suitable for prawn culture with emphasis on the methods of prawn cultivation.

FisheriesAquaculture
26
20 Marksmedium

What do you mean by infectious and communicable diseases? Mention the causative agent and means of spread of filaria. Also describe the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and preventive measures of filaria.

HealthMedicine
27
15 Markseasy

Give an illustrated account of carbon cycle with suitable diagram.

EcologyEnvironmental Science
28
15 Markshard

Describe the phenomenon of sexual conflict and selfishness in studying animal behaviour with suitable examples.

Behavioral EcologyEvolutionary Biology