Poultry Science- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 Solved Question Paper | Agrigyan

All Subjects General Agriculture Basic and General Aspects of Livestock Products Overview of Genetics Poultry Genetics and Breeding Energy and Proteins Advanced Genetics Poultry Nutrition Breeding Management Minerals, Vitamins and Feed Additives Rumen Eco-system and Functions Overview of Breeding PFA and FSSAI Standards of Different Dairy Products Feeding Management Avian Physiology Poultry Products Technology Reproduction Management Genetic Properties of Population Wool, Mohair and Fur Shelter Management Poultry Management Forage Conservation and Evaluation Economics and Marketing Health Management Poultry Health Management Production and Management of Cattle and Buffalo Production and Management of Other Animals Laboratory Animal Breeding

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Poultry Science- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

MCQ (Single Correct)

Age at sexual maturity of mice is

3-4 week 6-8 week 8-12 week 8-9 week

General Agriculture

6 Topics

Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR

Basic and General Aspects of Livestock Products

3 Topics

Muscle Structure, Contractile Proteins, Fiber Types and Post-Mortem Glycolysis Milk Chemistry, True Constituents, Synthesis and Dairy Processing Principles Meat Processing Biochemistry: Emulsions, Binders, Curing and Water Holding Capacity

Energy and Proteins

3 Topics

Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism, Essential Fatty Acids and Bioenergetics Protein Nutrition, Essential Amino Acids, CNCPS System and Protein Degradability Energy Partitioning, Calorimetry, Gross, Digestible and Metabolizable Energy

Overview of Genetics

1 Topic

Mendelian Inheritance, Gene Interactions, Lethals and Multiple Alleles

Poultry Genetics and Breeding

6 Topics

Poultry Phylogeny, Taxonomy, Domestication and Standard Breed Classes Qualitative Genetics: Plumage, Comb Types, Skin and Feathering Genes Indigenous Indian Chicken and Avian Breeds and AnGR Conservation Tropical Adaptation Genes: Naked Neck, Frizzle, Dwarf and Heat Resilience Quantitative Genetics: Heritability, Repeatability and Correlations of Egg and Meat Traits Selection Methods, Breeding Schemes: Recurrent, Reciprocal Selection and Synthetic Lines

Advanced Genetics

1 Topic

Recombinant DNA Technology, PCR, DNA Sequencing, Cloning and Transgenic Animals

Breeding Management

1 Topic

Farm-Level Breeding Records, Pedigree Maintenance and Selection Methodologies

Minerals, Vitamins and Feed Additives

2 Topics

Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble Vitamins: Chemistry, Bioavailability and Requirements Feed Additives, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Enzymes and UMMB Formulations

Poultry Nutrition

5 Topics

Mineral and Vitamin Nutrition: Calcium, Phosphorus, Trace Minerals and Deficiencies Energy and Protein Nutrition: Metabolizable Energy, Essential Amino Acids and Feeding Standards Poultry Feed Ingredients, Conventional and Unconventional Feeds and Toxins Feed Additives: Prebiotics, Probiotics, Enzymes, Coccidiostats and Phytogenics Feed Processing Technology: Grinding, Pelleting, Crumbling, Micronizing and Standards

Avian Physiology

3 Topics

Digestive Physiology: Crop, Proventriculus, Gizzard, Ceca, Bile and Absorption Avian Respiratory System, Pneumatic Bones and Air Sac Anatomy Female Avian Reproductive Physiology, Ovary, Oviduct Segments and Oviposition

Feeding Management

1 Topic

Practical Ruminant Feeding: Dry Matter Intake, Thumb Rules and FCM Calculations

Overview of Breeding

2 Topics

Domestication, Evolution and Indian Breeds of Livestock and Poultry (AnGR) Heterosis, Combining Ability, Diallel Crosses and Reciprocal Recurrent Selection

PFA and FSSAI Standards of Different Dairy Products

4 Topics

Fluid Milk Standards, Pasteurization Kinetics, Phosphatase Test and Homogenization Egg Science and Technology: Structure, Quality Grading, Preservation and Thermal Coagulation Processed Egg Products: Liquid Eggs, Egg Powder, Whipping Aids and Designer Eggs Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems, Detergents, Sanitizers and Dairy Plant Hygiene

Rumen Eco-system and Functions

1 Topic

Rumen Microbiology: Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi and Archaeal Methanogens

Genetic Properties of Population

3 Topics

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, Gene Frequencies and Forces Altering Gene Frequency Metric Traits, Population Mean, Breeding Values and Average Effect of Gene Substitution Components of Phenotypic Variance and Resemblance Between Relatives

Poultry Products Technology

2 Topics

Egg Preservation, Storage, Spoilage Microbiology and Pasteurization Egg Structure, Physical Quality, Grading Standards and Candling

Reproduction Management

1 Topic

Artificial Insemination Practice, Pregnancy Diagnosis, Infertility and Calving Management

Wool, Mohair and Fur

1 Topic

Wool Processing: Scouring, Carbonization, Carding, Combing (Tops/Noils) and Finishing

Poultry Management

7 Topics

Grower, Pullet and Layer Management: Space, Lighting Regimes and Debeaking Environmentally Controlled Housing: Tunnel Ventilation, Evaporative Cooling and Gas Limits Brooding Management: Temperature, Hover Brooders, Litter and First Week Care Poultry Housing Systems: Deep Litter, Slat, Battery Cages and Roof Designs Management of Alternative Avian Species: Duck, Geese, Turkey, Quail and Emu Hatchery Technology: Egg Selection, Storage, Incubation Parameters and Candling Broiler Management: Floor Space, FCR, Stocking Density and Water Systems

Shelter Management

1 Topic

Housing Systems: Loose Housing, Stanchion Barns, Space Requirements and BIS Norms

Economics and Marketing

1 Topic

Poultry Farm Economics, Cost of Production, Pullet Costing and Project Formulation

Forage Conservation and Evaluation

2 Topics

Silage Making Technology: Microbiology, Fermentation Phases and Quality Standards Hay Making, Artificial Dehydration and Forage Preservation Principles

Health Management

1 Topic

Preventive Herd Health: Vaccination, Deworming Schedules and Common Livestock Diseases

Poultry Health Management

1 Topic

Viral Diseases of Poultry: Ranikhet, IBD, Marek, IB and Avian Influenza

Production and Management of Cattle and Buffalo

1 Topic

Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Breeds: Distribution, Phenotypic Standards and Adaptation

Production and Management of Other Animals

2 Topics

Camel, Yak and Pack Animal Management: Draft Norms, Churpi and Arid Adaptation Commercial Poultry Management: Broiler, Layer Housing, Lighting and Nutrition Norms

Laboratory Animal Breeding

1 Topic

Biology, Reproductive Parameters and Management of Common Laboratory Animals Active

Poultry Science- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

120 Questions Bilingual

RPSC Agriculture Exams

4 Exams

Assistant Agriculture Officer Agriculture Officer RPSC Agriculture Research Officer RPSC AARO

RSSB Agriculture Exams

1 Exam

RSSB Agriculture Supervisor

National & PG Entrances

4 Exams

ICAR AIEEA PG CUET UG Rajasthan Agriculture Pre-PG

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Other Agriculture Examinations

1 Exam

Food Safety Officer