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Post NameVeterinary Surgeon Grade II (NCA- ST) - Animal Husbandry
Question Paper Code071/2023/OL
Category Code204/2022
Date of Test7 June 2023
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
Consider the following statements: (i) The total body water content in lean animals is lower than fat animals (ii) The water content is higher in young animals than adult animals (iii) The fat has lower water content
Answer
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
2
Cardiac output in animals is measured by (i) Indicator dilution technique (ii) Echocardiography (iii) Electromagnetic flowmeter (iv) Fick principle
Answer
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
3
The oxygen affinity of hemoglobin in the fetal blood is higher than that of the adult except
Answer
C. Cat
4
Before the first estrous cycle, bovine mammary gland begin to grow at faster rate than whole body growth is called as
Answer
B. Allometric growth
5
The number of sternal and asternal ribs in ruminant are
Answer
A. 8 and 5 respectively
6
The vocal organ in birds is
Answer
C. Syrinx
7
The smallest cranial nerve in the body is
Answer
A. Trochlear nerve
8
Which one of the following statement is incorrect with respect to Lactic acidosis?
Answer
C. L-lactic acid can not be metabolized by the liver and contributes for the acid load
9
Multiple defects in the absorption of glucose, amino acid, calcium, phosphate, sodium, potassium and water by renal tubule are noticed in
Answer
A. Fanconi like syndrome
10
Ketosis occurs when cattle have been fed with spoiled silage which contains excessive amount of butyric acid is called
Answer
D. Alimentary ketosis
11
Scientific name of fodder Berseem is
Answer
A. Trifolium alexandrinum
12
Choose one which is different from other (odd one out)
Answer
C. Ongole
13
Act of matting in ewe is known as
Answer
B. Tupping
14
Which breed of swine is used to produce highest quality bacon in the World?
Answer
B. Landrace
15
Formation of shell, shell pigment and cuticles in egg, takes place in
Answer
D. Uterus
16
Removal of wool around perineal region and base of tail in sheep in known as
Answer
A. Crutching
17
Site for recording pulse in horse is -
Answer
B. External maxillary artery
18
In poultry farms, to avoid heat stress during summer 1. Provide fresh and plenty of water with electrolytes. 2. Provide thatched roof in housing. 3. Provide high energy feed.
Answer
C. 1 and 2 are correct
19
The male ass is known as
Answer
D. Jack
20
Chinchilla Gigantica is breed of
Answer
A. Rabbit
21
The basic concept of extension which referred sometimes as "KASA" does not involve
Answer
B. Aptitude
22
Father of university extension is
Answer
A. James Stuart
23
COFAL test is used for diagnosis of
Answer
C. Avian leucosis complex
24
Which is not the mass contact extension teaching method?
Answer
D. Work shops
25
Faecal sample suspected for Coccidia should be preserved in
Answer
D. Both (1) and (2)
26
Statements: (1) Wools of below 24.5 micron fiber diameter are known as fine/apparel wool. (2) Wools of 25-32 micron fiber diameter are classified as coarse wool which is generally used for felts and durries etc. (3) Wools of fiber diameter more than 35 micron are known as carpet wool.
Answer
C. Only (1) is correct
27
Hissardale breed of sheep is a cross of -
Answer
A. Australian merino (ram) and Bikaneri (magra) ewes
28
Fishy odour in milk is due to
Answer
D. None
29
Statements: (1) Milk is excellent source of calcium and phosphorus. (2) Linolenic acid and arachidonic acid found in milk. (3) Milk is deficient in vitamin C. (4) Milk protein has a biological value of 90%.
Answer
D. All are correct
30
Lard is
Answer
B. Pork fat
31
A calf with colic, mud coloured evil smelling feces, emaciation and later death can be suspected for
Answer
A. Toxocaravitulorum
32
A cow with foul smelling watery diarrhoea, submandibular oedema, polydipsia, listlessness and weight loss can be diagnosed for
Answer
D. Immatureamphistomosis
33
Drug of choice for Echinococcusgranulosus in dogs is
Answer
B. Praziquantel
34
Mechanism of activity of amitraz is
Answer
A. Alpha-adrenergic agonist activity
35
Toxovaxan vaccine against Toxoplasma gondii infection is available for
Answer
D. Sheep
36
A dog presented with heavy breathing, wobbly legs, heavy salivation, vomiting, coughing and collapse can be suspected for
Answer
A. Tick paralysis
37
Mosquito transmitting bird malaria is
Answer
A. Culex
38
The two major micronutrients required for bacterial growth are
Answer
Question Cancelled
39
The two major micronutrients required for bacterial growth are
Answer
D. Nitrogen and Carbon
40
Sangers nucleotide sequencing method works on the principle of
Answer
B. Dideosy chain termination
41
The following population of cells down regulates immune responses against self antigen
Answer
C. T regulatory cells
42
The following class of immunoglobulins are produced in response to infectious agents affecting mucosal surface
Answer
B. Ig A
43
The etiological agent of the first animal/livestock disease to be eradicated belongs to family
Answer
C. Paramyxoviridae
44
The RNA viruses with at least one step of replication occurring within the nucleus of the infected cell
Answer
D. All the above
45
The powerful inhibitor of platelet aggregation is
Answer
B. Prostacyclin
46
Inter follicular infiltration of tumor cells in bursa is seen in
Answer
B. M.D.
47
Very soft and friable tumors are described as
Answer
C. Encephaloid tumors
48
Incoarctation of aorta, there will be hypertrophy of
Answer
A. Left ventricle
49
Roaring in horses is caused by paralysis of
Answer
D. Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
50
A condition characterized by lack of segmentation of nuclei of mature granulocytes
Answer
B. Pelger-Huet anomaly
51
Meat food products are governed by
Answer
A. Meat food product order, 1973
52
Capons means
Answer
A. Castrated male birds, usually larger than broiler, with live weight 3 kg and upwards
53
Pluck means in pig, sheep and calf consists of following organ
Answer
B. Larynx, Trachea, Lungs, Heart, Liver
54
Conventional separators used in cream during separation process involves the following Temperature
Answer
A. 35-45°C
55
Shunk like flavor in butter is caused by
Answer
Question Cancelled
56
HACCP concepts was developed by
Answer
A. H.E. Bauman
57
In India, Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) was established in the year
Answer
A. 2006
58
Establishment of standards, guidelines and recommendations pertaining to animal health are the activities of
Answer
B. WOAH
59
The most commonly used test for rabies diagnosis in animals is
Answer
D. Direct Fluorescent Anti body test
60
A type of epidemiological investigations where a group of individual animals are observed to determine frequency of a particular outcome/character
Answer
C. Cohort
61
The dry matter requirement for cattle per 100 kg body weight is
Answer
C. 2.0 - 2.5 kg
62
The end product of protein metabolism in mammals is
Answer
C. Urea
63
Ruminal acetic acid is utilized for the synthesis of
Answer
B. Milk fat
64
Fatty liver hemorrhage syndrome (FLHS) in layers is due to (A) High protein with high energy diet (B) Diets with amino acid imbalance or deficiency (C) Diets with low choline (D) Diets with low vitamin Choose the correct sequence given below:
Answer
C. (B), (C) and (D) only
65
The stages involved in processing of animal feed include: (A) Receiving and cleansing of the raw materials (B) Pelleting and crumbling (C) Grinding and mixing of the ingredients (D) Steaming and cooking of ingredients Choose the correct sequence given below:
Answer
B. (A), (C), (D), (B)
66
Hip dysplasia in German Shepherd dogs is due to
Answer
C. Multifactorial inheritance
67
Robertsonian Translocation in cattle is due to the fusion of the following chromosome.
Answer
A. 1/29 acrocentric
68
Osborne index is normally done for
Answer
D. Parity evaluation
69
Maximum Production from livestock can be obtained from
Answer
C. Superior genotype with best environment
70
Hybrid vigour will result form
Answer
D. All the above
71
Ovulation takes place in cows at
Answer
A. 12-18 hours after end of estrum
72
The precursor for PGF2alpha is
Answer
B. Arachidonic acid
73
The relation of the extremities or the head, neck, limbs to the body of the fetus is called as
Answer
C. Posture
74
Immobile stance is a characteristic signs of estrus in
Answer
A. Sow
75
In mare the ovulation takes place in
Answer
A. Ovulation fossa
76
In dogs vaginal prolapse occurs during
Answer
A. Proestrus and estrus
77
The method may be used to correct uterine torsion
Answer
A. Schaffer/s method
78
Drug of choice for the treatment of cystic ovarian degeneration irrespective of its type
Answer
B. GnRH
79
Read the following statements and select the correct statements: (i) The fetotomy is performed when caesarean section is failed to relieve dystocia. (ii) Cephalotomy can be used in fetal hydrocephalus. (iii) Evisceration can be used in fetal ascites. (iv) Pelvic bisection can be used breech presentation.
Answer
B. (iii) and (iv) are correct
80
Read the following statements carefully and select the correct sequence: (i) In a semen sample the live sperm concentration is directly related with the fertility. (ii) In a semen sample the live sperm concentration is also directly related with motility. (iii) The live sperm percentage will give indication about progressively motile sperms. (iv) Semen samples with lower motility will also have normal live sperm percentage. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer
D. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
81
In hypothyroidic alopecia of dogs, which of the following statements are true: 1. Dog may have a dull hair coat composed of mature hairs that are not replaced following shedding or shaving. 2. Hair loss commonly first develops over the bridge of the nose, ear pinnae, tail and elbows. 3. The skin may become thickened due to an accumulation of hyaluronic acid in the dermis. 4. Secondary bacterial infections are rare.
Answer
B. Statement 1, 2 and 3 are true but 4 is false
82
Slow and painful discharge of urine produced by spasmodic muscular contraction of the urethra and bladder is known as
Answer
C. Stranguria
83
Which of the following is not an osteomedullary cause of non- regenerative anaemia in cats?
Answer
D. Chronic kidney diseases
84
Subpoena is defined as
Answer
A. Right of a court compelling the attendance of a witness in a legal trial
85
Which of the following statement is false with respect to the disease Rabies?
Answer
B. Bites at the extremities of body make it more prone for development of rabies compared to the bites at head and neck
86
Which of the following drugs are examples of a parasympathomimetic drug? (i) Pilocarpine (ii) Bethanechol (iii) Acetylcholine (iv) Atropine
Answer
B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
87
Which of the following antibiotic act by binding to 50 s subunit of ribosome?
Answer
D. Clarithromycin
88
Which of the following drugs are Not gastro intestinal prokinetic agent? (i) Metochlopromide (ii) Droperidol (iii) Domperidone (iv) Loperamide
Answer
B. (ii) and (iv)
89
Which of the following anticancer drug will produce specifically the cardiotoxicity?
Answer
D. Doxorubicin
90
Which of the following snake venom have neurotoxic potential? (i) Krait (ii) Cobra (iii) Viper (iv) Rattle snakes
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
91
Which of the following is a possible complication of wound in horses? (i) Haemorrhage (ii) Septicaemia (iii) Adhesion (iv) Erisipales
Answer
A. All of the above
92
Which of the following is Not true about obturator paralysis?
Answer
C. Paralysis of this nerve produce adduction of the limb
93
Which of the following is not true about Volvulus?
Answer
D. It occurs by long axis if intestine
94
Which of the following are the positions in which the radiograph of thorasic region is taken? (i) Dorso ventral (ii) Lateral (iii) Standing lateral (iv) Anterio-posterior
Answer
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
95
Inflammation of hair follicle of the eyelashes is known as
Answer
B. Hordeolum
96
Which of the following is False about the regional nerve blocks with local anaesthetics?
Answer
B. In Epidural anaesthesia the needle will pass through duramater
97
Which of the following is an opioid analgesic?
Answer
B. Etorphine
98
Which of the following statements are true regarding inhalant aneasthetic machine systems?
Answer
C. In closed system, chances of fire hazards are more, especially with flammable gases
99
Which of the following is True about termination of an inflammation? (i) Mild inflammations terminate as delitescence (ii) More severe cases end up in resolution (iii) Inflammations complicated by pyogenic organisms end up in suppuration (iv) Massive tissue destruction associated with inflammation will end up in a gangrene
Answer
A. All of the above
100
Metallic surgical equipments can be disinfected using
Answer
D. All of the above

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