Exam Details

Subject animal husbandary and veterinary science
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course civil services main optional
Department
Organization union public service commission
Position
Exam Date 2013
City, State central government,


Question Paper

CIVILS MAINS 2013

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE (PAPER-II)

Time Allowed Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)

There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.

Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.

Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remammg, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.

The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.

Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one.

Word limit in questions, if specified, should be adhered to.

Attempts of questions shall be counted in chronological order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

SECTION-A

1. Write about the following

Anatomjcal structure of peripheral nervous system

Risk factors for diseases BEINGS model

Role of antimuscarinic agents in anaesthesia

Identification of Kairomones, Allomones, Synomones and Pheromones, and their roles

Mechanisms of drug action specific and non-specific action

2. Answer the following questions 50

Write about the etiology, epidemiology, clinical [mdings, symptoms, lesions, diagnosis and control of swine influenza. 20

Describe the contribution of Paul Ehrlich postulates in the chemotherapy of infectious diseases. Explain the hypothesis of metal interaction in STD. 20
Write the role of blood coagulation and blood substitutes in cardiovascular diseases. 10

3. Answer the following questions 50

Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms and lesions of secondary immunity deficiency in young animals. 20

What is fracture? Give the types of fracture (long bones). Discuss the factors influencing fracture union and management and treatment of fracture. 20

Describe the strategies in vaccine production. 10

4. Answer the following questions 50

Discuss the metabolism and physio-nutritional role of biotin and choline with particular reference to growing animals. 20

Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms and lesions in Failure of Passive Transfer in calves. 20

Draw a housing plan for keeping 10 kids. Discuss all essential requirements including feeding, watering, medication and other managerial requisites. 10

SECTION-B

5. Answer the following questions lOx5=50

Write the factors for the emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic diseases and describe the major zoonoses in relation to meat production.

Discuss in detail the role of cooperative societies and Operation Flood in the development of dairy industry in India.

Write about the development of bone, fat and muscle tissues starting from embryonic stage.

How is epidemiological survey helpful in disease control programme?

Classify the drugs acting on autonomic nervous system and write their mechanisms of action.

6. Answer the following questions

Write the importance of antemortem inspection of meat animals. List the most common diseases encountered during AM examination. Also write the procedure to conduct the AM inspection. 20

Write the etiology, gross lesions and judgment in respect of viral diseases during postmortem inspection of meat animals' carcasses. 20

Write about the social and economic implications of proper utilization of slaughterhouse byproducts. 10
7. Answer the following questions 50

Describe the quality assurance programme in milk and meat industry. 20

What are the different drying methods, their advantages and disadvantages for manufacturing of milk powders including their packaging and storage? 20

Describe in detail the processing technology of cheddar cheese including their packaging and storage. 10

8. Answer the following questions

Describe about the pesticides, veterinary drugs and mycotoxin residues in the edible tissues of the animals and their effects on consumer health. Also mention the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of different pesticides as per legal standards. 20

Describe the legal requirements for setting up a modem abattoir and meat plant. 20

Describe the processing technology for manufacture of glue and gelatin. 10


Subjects

  • agriculture
  • animal husbandary and veterinary science
  • anthropology
  • botany
  • chemistry
  • civil engineering
  • commerce and accountancy
  • economics
  • electrical engineering
  • geography
  • geology
  • indian history
  • law
  • management
  • mathematics
  • mechanical engineering
  • medical science
  • philosophy
  • physics
  • political science and international relations
  • psychology
  • public administration
  • sociology
  • statistics
  • zoology