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indian Forest Service {Main}
Examination, 2024 JBNV-U-AHVS
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE
Paper - I
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 200
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting
questions :
There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory. Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to
be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential 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.
All questions carry equal marks. The number of marks carried by a question/part is
indicated against it.
Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
SECTION A
@1. Write short notes on the following :
(a) | Enzymatic and Microbial digestion in ruminants 8
(୬) Concept and benefits of bypass protein 8
(c) Basal metabolic rate and Fasting metabolism in ruminants 8
(0) Hormonal control of estrous cycle in buffaloes 8
(e) Nutrient requirement for maximum growth in starter, grower and
finisher broilers 8
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(b)
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Q3. (৪)
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Q4. (a)
(b)
(c)
Write the general functions of minerals in animal body. Give the
inter-relationship of minerals with vitamins.
How would you prepare a balanced ration ? Discuss various nutritional
requirements for better maintenance and quality semen production in
bulls.
Write different energy sources for production of milk, meat, eggs and
wool. Also discuss various systems of expressing energy values in
different feeds.
Enumerate fat-soluble vitamins. Also write their sources, functions and
deficiency symptoms in poultry.
Discuss various feeding systems in detail and also write their limitations
in buffaloes.
Write about various hormones secreted from male and female
reproductive organs in animals, with their nature, precursors and
functions.
Discuss in detail the effect of environmental pollution and stress on
animal health and production.
Write in detail the various freezing techniques of semen. Discuss the
role of Al in cattle.
(i) Describe growth curve in animals. Discuss different phases of
growth curve. Write briefly the factors which affect growth.
(1) Write various parts of digestive system of pigs. How is the
digestive system of pigs different from ruminants ?
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SECTION B
Q5. Write short notes on the following :
(a) Genotype x environment correlation vs. Genotype x environment
interaction
(b) Care and management of heifers on a dairy farm
(૦) Feeding regimens for meat and wool production in rabbits
(0) Sex-influenced and Sex-limited characteristics
(€) Path coefficient theory and Path coefficient analysis
Q6. (a) Elucidate different types of inbreeding. Write different methods for
estimating inbreeding, with its merits and demerits in cattle.
(b) Explain recombinant DNA technology. What are the methods, steps and
examples of this technology ?
(0) Classify breeding systems. Discuss genotypic and phenotypic
consequences of outbreeding.
Q7. (a) Discuss the role of dairy manager in a dairy farm alongwith personnel,
financial and feeding management of a commercial dairy farm.
(b) Discuss the measures for prevention of mortality and morbidity of
livestock during natural calamities and rehabilitation thereafter.
(c) ` How can a good herd of dairy cattle be maintained scientifically and
economically ? Also suggest various measures to be adopted if such herd
is located in hot and humid area.
Q8. (a) What is genetic mutation? Discuss in brief the types, effects, merits and
demerits of mutation on livestock population.
(b) ` What do you mean by sire index ? What are the different aids used in
the selection of breeding bulls ? Describe the basis of selection and
methods of selection.
(c) How is livestock farming useful in providing self-employment to rural
youth ? Describe different types of opportunities in this sector which can
be exploited by the youth. How can green fodder production be exploited
as an income generating activity by rural youth ?
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