Zoology IFS Paper 2 UPSC 2016 with Solutions

Zoology Optional UPSC Forest Service Paper 2 2016

Click on the links for the solutions

SECTION 'A'

1. Write short notes on the following:

Zoology 1(a) Fine structure of gene. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 1(b) State the different types of blood groups in human. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 1(c) Describe the consequences of a base substitution mutation with regards to sickle- cell anaemia. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 1(d) Write about the advantages and disadvantages of animal cloning. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 1(e) Write about the causes of mutation and add a note on their role in evolution. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 2(a) Enumerate the characteristics, structure and biological functions of ribosomes. (IFS 2016, 20 Marks)

Zoology 2(b) Explain in detail about the different stages in meiotic cell division, hypothesis pertaining to chiasma terminalisation and significance of meiosis. (IFS 2016, 20 Marks)

Zoology 3(a) Explain about the Urey-Miller experiment which supports the origin of life on earth. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 3(b) Write a brief note on types of speciation. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 3(c) Explain about the different types of fossils and the process of fossilization. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 3(d) Write about the various factors affecting gene frequency. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 3(e) Explain how human evolution takes place. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 4(a) Give an account on the role of International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). (IFS 2016, 20 Marks)

Zoology 4(b) What is continental drift? When did it occur and what are its evidences ? (IFS 2016, 20 Marks)

SECTION 'B'

5. Write notes on the following:

Zoology 5(a) Carbohydrate classification and their function. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 5(b) Enumerate the steps involved in Krebs' cycle. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 5(c) Oxidative Phosphorylation. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 5(d) Fat soluble vitamins and their biological role. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 5(e) Types of immunoglobulins and their functions. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)
 

Zoology 6(a) What are the various constituents of blood and add a note on their functions. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 6(b) Write about the Rh factor in man. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 6(c) Explain the mechanism of coagulation of blood. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 6(d) What is acid-base balance? Add a note on its biological importance. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 6(e) Give an account on the mechanism of hormone action. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 7(a) Explain how gaseous exchange takes place in human being. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 7(b) Give a detailed account on nutritive requirements. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 7(c) Enumerate the role of intestinal glands in digestion and absorption. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 7(d) Give an account on the physiology of vision. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 7(e) Write about the structure of neuron and add a note on synaptic transmission. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 8(a) Write an essay on fate map of frog. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 8(b) What is regeneration? What are the physiological events that occur during regeneration? (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 8(c) Write an essay on placentation in mammals and add a note on the types of placenta. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 8(d) What is metamorphosis? Explain the mechanism and role of hormones in insect metamorphosis. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)

Zoology 8(e) Explain about Baer's Law. (IFS 2016, 8 Marks)