IAS Mains Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science 2002
Paper-I
Section A

Describe in about 200 words the inter-relationship of any three of the following: (20 × 3 60)

Selenium. Sulphur and Vitamin E

Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin D

Iron, Copper and Molybdenum

Nitrogen. Amino acid and Protein

How is feed energy partitioned within animal body? Explain, how energy retention is measured by carbon and nitrogen studies

Describe the female reproductive system giving names and functions of different organs. Draw a labelled diagram of the reproductive system of she-buffalo

What is cryopresetvation of semen? Describe its principle and technique

Section B

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Quantitative vs. Qualitative traits

Mitosis vs. Meiosis

Sexlinked vs. Sexlimited traits

Correlation vs. Regression coefficient

Enumerate various types of essential records to be maintained by a commercial dairy farm and justify their maintenance in estimating and controlling the cost of milk production

Describe the management of livestock during flood and thereafter

How can progress in selection be estimated prior to obtaining the progeny of the next generation? Discuss the forces that are responsible for correlated response

Paper-II
Section A

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Production diseases of cattle

Laws relating to animals

Epidemiological study of diseases

Coordination of four important organs for healthy life

Describe latest diagnostic techniques and control measures of infectious diseases of cattle, suitable to Indian condition

Discuss the modes of spread of zoonotic diseases through vectors, animals, birds and human beings

Justify in detail “Role of hormones are very essential for harmony in body” Keeping in view the present days stress of increased production on animals