Animal Husbandry UPSC PYQ 2016

Why are broilers and layers fed different types of rations ? What are the similarities and dissimilarities in these two rations ?

What role is played by pulmonary circulation in the body ? How are oxygen and carbon dioxide gases exchanged in this process ?

How will you design an economic ration of pigs for production of lean meat ? Explain.

What advanced preparations should be made to ensure milk production during natural disasters like drought and flood ?

What is silage ? Discuss in brief about the anti-nutritional factors commonly found in animal feeds.

Explain how carbohydrates and proteins are digested in ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

Enlist different blood-proteins and describe their functions in brief. What organs of the body play a crucial role in blood-protein biosynthesis ?

Discuss at least two methods that are utilized in formulating animal rations.

How do somatic and germ cells divide ? What is the role of division processes in maintaining the phenotype of individual and its progeny ? Outline the division process diagrammatically.

Give the schematic representation of partitioning of feed energy in the body of lactating cows.

What is the importance of progeny testing ? Compare the traditional and modern methods of progeny testing in cattle.

Plan a dairy farm to produce approximately 500 kg milk per day year round. Indicate the feed and fodder requirements and the breeding programme to maintain the constancy of milk production.

What is the molecular basis of Mendelian genetics ? What are the reasons for variations in observed and in theoretical ratios of the segregating population?

Why is Hardy-Weinberg law considered as the backbone of population genetics ? What are the different factors that lead to a drift from Hardy-Weinberg law?

Many non-nutritive substances are often being mixed in animal and poultry ration as growth-promoters. Discuss the uses and abuses of these growth-promoters.

For a long time in India, mixed farming has been advocated more than the specialized farming. However, recent trends indicate that specialized farming is also gaining ground. What could be the reasons behind this changed mindset?

How is recombinant DNA technology influencing the livestock production ? Explain.

Why is the precise detection of oestrus very crucial in animal reproduction ? What are the various methods of oestrus detection ?

The demand for milk and milk products is constantly increasing in India. What are the various constraints that discourage many entrepreneurs in venturing in this sector?

Define inbreeding coefficient and write its utility. What are the consequences of inbreeding depression in large and small herds ?

How is urine formed ? Discuss the role of aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in this process.

What is the importance of extension programme in the Indian farming system ? What are the different methods utilised by extension workers in training farmers?

Why is maintenance of blood pressure vital ? What are the various factors that influence blood pressure ? Explain.

Why is green fodder considered as an essential constituent of ration for young and mature livestock ? How will you ensure round the year supply of green fodder for dairy animals ?

What do you understand by 'genetic code' ? Discuss the important features of genetic code.

Discuss the diluents used in cattle semen preservation. What are the precautions that are necessary during semen preservation and thawing?

Briefly discuss different types of hormone receptors and their role in signal transduction.

What are the fundamental objectives of extension ? Write the aims of extension in accordance with National Commission on Agriculture.