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TOPIC- APPLIED BIOLOGY

Note: i) Answer all the questions.
ii) Choose and write the correct option as well as the answer.
iii) All questions carry one mark.
1. The yellow color of milk in Jersey breed is due to
a. calcium b. carotene
c. carbohydrate
d. protein
2. Karaknath fowl is found abundantly in
a. West Bengal b. Tamil Nadu c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Gujarat
3. Ventricular repolarization is due to
a. T wave b. P wave c. R wave d. S wave
4. Which one of the following is not an indigenous breed of fowls?
a. Busra
b. Chittagong
c. Brahma
d. Aseel
5. An example for brackish water fish is
a. Tilapia
b. Koduva
c. Maththi d. Vanjiram
6. The WBC diluting fluid is called
a. Turks solution
b. Fehlings solution
c. Hayems solution
d. Benedicts solution
7. Chittagong breed of fowls is largely found in
a. Gujarat b. West Bengal
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Tamil Nadu
8. The tastiest fish among the carps is
a. Catla catla
b. Labeo rohita
c. Cirrhina mrigala
d. Channa striatus
9. The record of electric potential changes that occur in the heart during the cardiac cycle
a. electrocardiogram
b. computed tomography
c. autoanalyser
d. sphygmomanometer
10. Which one of the following is a contagious disease in cattle?
a. constipation
b. milk fever
c. cowpox
d. diarrhea
11. The air breathing fish among the following is
a. mrigal
b. mullet
c. rohu
d. cat fish
12. The diluting fluid used to count RBC is
a. Turks solution
b. Hayems solution
c. Toissons solution
d. lymphatic fluid
13. The fast growing species among the Indian major carps
a. Labeo rohita
b. keluthi c. Catla catla
d. mrigal
14. Which of the following fowls is noted for its pugnacity?
a. Chittagong
b. Busra
c. Aseel
d. Karaknath
15. Which of the following is a viral disease in cattle?
a. anthrax b. mastitis c. tuberculosis
d. rinderpest
16. The milk fever is due to the inability of the animal to assimilate-----from the feed.
a. magnesium
b. potassium
c. calcium d. phosphorus
17. The cattle breeds belonging to dairy breed is
a. Sindhi and Gir
b. Kangayam and Siri
c. Hariana and Ongole d. Kankrej and Hallikar
18. The blood cell count is made by using
a. Glucometer
b. Sphygmomanometer
c. Haemoglobinometer
d. Haemocytometer
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19. Murrels belong to the order

a. Channiformes b. Perciformes c. Siluriformes
d. Cypriniformes
20. Which one of the following a draught breed of cattle?
a. Kangayam
b. Jersey
c. Sindhi
d. Ongole
21. The vitamins found in fish food are
a. Vitamin A and D
b. Vitamin B1 and B6
c. Vitamin C and E
d. Vitamin K and E
22. Which breed of fowl contains black flesh?
a. Aseel
b. Chittagong
c. Karaknath
d. Busra
23. Which one of the following imaging techniques gives excellent job of showing soft
tissues and blood vessel?
a. ECG
b. Endoscopic image
c. X-ray image
d. Magnetic resonance image
24. The order of cat fishes
a. Siluriformes b. Channiformes c. Perciformes d. Cypriniformes
25. How many breeds of cattle are found in India?
a. 6
b. 16
c. 26
d. 36
26. How many breeds of buffaloes are found in India?
a. 6
b. 16
c. 26
d. 36
27. The scientific name of cattle without hump is
a. Bos indicus
b. Bos taurus
c. Bos bubalis
d. Bos species
28. The scientific name of humped cattle is
a. Bos indicus
b. Bos taurus
c. Bos bubalis
d. Bos species
29. The scientific name of buffalo is
a. Bos indicus
b. Bos taurus
c. Bos bubalis
d. Bos species
30. Which of the following is a dairy purpose breed of cattle?
a. Kangayam
b. Hallikar
c. Ongole
d. Sahiwal
31. Which of the following is a dual purpose breed of cattle?
a. Kangayam
b. Hallikar
c. Ongole
d. Sahiwal
32. Which of the following is a draught purpose breed of cattle?
a. Kangayam
b. Hariana
c. Ongole
d. Sahiwal
33. The average milk production of Sindhi breed per lactation period is
a. 5443kg
b. 3715kg
c. 666kg
d. 4950kg
34. The average milk production of Gir breed per lactation period is
a. 5443kg
b. 3715kg
c. 666kg
d. 4950kg
35. The average milk production of jersey breed per lactation period is
a. 5443kg
b. 3715kg
c. 666kg
d. 4950kg
36. An exotic breed of cattle is
a. Kangayam
b. Jersey
c. Ongole
d. Sahiwal
37. Which of the following is a bacterial disease in cattle?
a. anthrax b. cow pox
c. milk fever
d. diarrhea
38. Which of the following is a viral disease in cattle?
a. anthrax b. cow pox
c. milk fever
d. diarrhea
39. Which of the following is a non-contagious disease in cattle?
a. anthrax b. cow pox
c. milk fever
d. diarrhea

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40. Which disease is caused in cattle due to the inability of the animal to assimilate
calcium from the feed?
a. anthrax b. cow pox
c. milk fever
d. constipation
41. The oldest and most popular breed of poultry of America is
a. Plymouth rock
b. Rhode Island reds
c. New Hampshire
d. white leghorn
42. The most popular and commercial breed of poultry breed in India is
a. Plymouth rock
b. Rhode Island reds
c. New Hampshire
d. white leghorn
43. Which of the indigenous breed of poultry is noted for its pugnacity?
a. Aseel
b. Chittagong
c. Karaknath
d. Busra
44. Which of the indigenous breed of poultry is found abundant in Andhra Pradesh?
a. Aseel
b. Chittagong
c. Karaknath
d. Busra
45. Which of the indigenous breed of poultry is found abundant in West Bengal?
a. Aseel
b. Chittagong
c. Karaknath
d. Busra
46. Which of the indigenous breed of poultry is found abundant in Madhya Pradesh?
a. Aseel
b. Chittagong
c. Karaknath
d. Busra
47. Which of the indigenous breed of poultry is found abundant in Gujarat?
a. Aseel
b. Chittagong
c. Karaknath
d. Busra
48. Which of the indigenous breed of fowl is with black flesh?
a. Aseel
b. Chittagong
c. Karaknath
d. Busra
49. What is the hatching period of hens egg?
a. 20-21 days
b. 21-22 days
c. 23-24 days
d. 24-25 days
50. The care and management of young chicks for 4-6 weeks immediately after hatching
is called
a. incubation
b. brooding
c. housing
d. feeding
51. Which of the following is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acid?
a. milk
b. poultry
c. fish
d. cattle
52. In a fish farming complex the area percentage of production pond is
a. 3%
b. 11%
c. 60%
d. 25%
53. The standard combination of NPK generally recommended for fresh water pond in
fish farming
a. 10:18:4
b. 4:18:10
c. 18:10:4
d. 10:4:18
54. Carps belongs to the order
a. Siluriformes b. Channiformes c. Perciformes d. Cypriniformes
55. Catfishes belongs to the order
a. Siluriformes b. Channiformes c. Perciformes d. Cypriniformes
56. Pea comb is one of the most important characters of which breed?
a. Aseel
b. Brahma
c. Leghorn
d. Sussex
57. Tilapia belongs to the order
a. Siluriformes b. Channiformes c. Perciformes d. Cypriniformes
58. The scientific name of catla is
a. Labeo rohita
b. Catla catla
c. Cirrhina mrigala
d. Oreochromis mossambicus

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59. The scientific name of rohu is

a. Labeo rohita
b. Catla catla
c. Cirrhina mrigala
d. Oreochromis mossambicus
60. The scientific name of mrigal is
a. Labeo rohita
b. Catla catla
c. Cirrhina mrigala
d. Oreochromis mossambicus
61. The scientific name of tilapia is
a. Labeo rohita
b. Catla catla
c. Cirrhina mrigala
d. Oreochromis mossambicus
62. The scientific name of giant snake head is
a. Labeo rohita
b. Channa marulius
c. Channa striatus
d. Oreochromis mossambicus
63. The scientific name of striped snake head is
a. Labeo rohita
b. Channa marulius
c. Channa striatus
d. Oreochromis mossambicus
64. Which of the following is an air breathing fish?
a. catla
b. rohu
c. mrigal
d. catfish
65. The instrument used to hear the heart beat sound is
a. Haemocytometer
b. Sphygmomanometer
c. Stethoscope
d. Electrocardiogram
66. The instrument used to measure blood pressure is
a. Haemocytometer
b. Sphygmomanometer
c. Stethoscope
d. Electrocardiogram
67. The instrument used to count the blood cells is
a. Haemocytometer
b. Sphygmomanometer
c. Stethoscope
d. Electrocardiogram
68. The instrument used to record the electric potential changes that occur in the heart
during the cardiac cycle is
a. Haemocytometer
b. Sphygmomanometer
c. Stethoscope
d. Electrocardiogram
69. The normal blood pressure value is
a. 120/80 mm Hg
b. 110/70 mm Hg
c. 130/90 mm Hg
d. 140/100 mm Hg
70. The counting of blood cells after proper dilution is known as
a. Urinalysis
b. ECG c. Haemocytometer
d. Haemocytometry
71. The RBC diluting fluid is
a. Turks solution
b. Toissons solution
c. Hayems solution
d. Iodine solution
72. The WBC diluting fluid is
a. Turks solution
b. Benedicts solution
c. Hayems solution
d. Iodine solution
73. A decrease in the number of circulating erythrocytes indicates
a. anemia b. Polycythemia
c. bacterial infection
d. leukemia
74. An increased number of circulating erythrocytes indicates
a. anemia b. Polycythemia
c. bacterial infection
d. leukemia

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75. An increase in WBC count for a transient period indicates

a. anemia b. Polycythemia
c. bacterial infection
d. leukemia
76. Progressive increase in abnormal WBC count indicates
a. anemia b. Polycythemia
c. bacterial infection
d. leukemia
77. The electrical activity of the heart was first recorded by
a. Einthoven
b. Waller
c. William Harvey
d. Ian Wilmut
78. Work of which scientist lead to the development of modern electrocardiography
a. Einthoven
b. Waller
c. William Harvey
d. Ian Wilmut
79. How many waves are there in a normal ECG?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
80. What is the amplitude of T-wave?
a. 1 mv
b. 0.15 to 0.5 mv
c. 0.1 to 0.3 mv
d. 1.5 to 0.5 mv
81. What is the amplitude of P-wave?
a. 1 mv
b. 0.15 to 0.5 mv
c. 0.1 to 0.3 mv
d. 1.5 to 0.5 mv
82. The method of examining the interior of a body cavity or hollow organ is called
a. Urinalysis b. Endoscopy
c. Autoanalyser
d. Haemocytometry
83. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of esophagus is called
a. Gastroscopy
b. Proctoscopy
c. Thoracoscopy d. Colonoscopy
84. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of trachea and bronchus is called
a. Colpscopy b. Laryngoscopy c. Bronchoscopy d. Laparoscopy
85. The average milk production of Kangayam breed per lactation period is
a. 5443kg
b. 3715kg
c. 666kg
d. 4950kg
86. Bone mineral density is measured to detect
a. osteoporosis
b. cancer
c. acute stroke
d. vascular disease
87. T wave is due to
a. atrial depolarization
b. ventricular depolarization
c. ventricular repolarization
d. atrial septal depolarization
88. The duration of QRS complex is
a. 0.08 seconds
b. 0.27 seconds
c. 0.7 seconds
d. 0.3 seconds
89. The duration of P wave is
a. 0.08 seconds
b. 0.27 seconds
c. 0.1 seconds
d. 0.5 seconds
90. The duration of T wave is
a. 0.1 seconds
b. 0.27 seconds
c. 0.7 seconds
d. 0.2 seconds
91. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of colon and large intestine is called
a. colonoscopy
b. colposcopy
c. laryngoscopy
d. cystoscopy
92. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of vagina and cervix is called
a. colonoscopy
b. colposcopy
c. laryngoscopy
d. cystoscopy
93. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of bladder and urethra is called
a. colonoscopy
b. colposcopy
c. laryngoscopy
d. cystoscopy
94. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of larynx is called
a. colonoscopy
b. colposcopy
c. laryngoscopy
d. cystoscopy
95. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of rectum and sigmoid colon is called
a. proctoscopy
b. thoracoscopy
c. arthroscopy
d. laparoscopy
96. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of pleura and mediastinum is called
a. proctoscopy
b. thoracoscopy c. arthroscopy
d. laparoscopy
97. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of joints such as knee is called
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a. proctoscopy
b. thoracoscopy
c. arthroscopy
d. laparoscopy
98. The type of endoscopy used to see the interior of fallopian tubule is called
a. proctoscopy
b. thoracoscopy
c. arthroscopy
d. laparoscopy
99. .. has excellent application in trauma cases and other internal bleeding in
patients
a. ECG
b. CT
c. MRI
d. EEG
100. Q wave is represents
a. atrial depolarization
b. ventricular depolarization
c. ventricular repolarization
d. atrial septal depolarization
101. Which one of the following is a viral disease in cattle?
a. rinderpest
b. mastitis
c. anthrax d. tuberculosis
102. Which one of the following is an American breed of fowl?
a. New Hampshire
b. Cornish c. Sussex
d. Australop
103. In normal ECG the negative waves are
a. PQRS
b. PRT
c. QS
d. PQR
104. In normal ECG the positive waves are
a. PQRS
b. PRT
c. QS
d. PQR
105. Pea comb is one of the important breed characters of
a. plymouth rock
b. brahma c. leghorn
d. aseel
106. Which fish keeps the fertilized eggs guarded in its mouth?
a. tilapia
b. rohu
c. mrigal
d. catla
107. Which is considered as a superior method to identify the urine sugar?
a. endoscopy
b. thin layer chromatography
c. electrocardiogram
d. tomography
109. Feeding jiggery along with lime water is one of the first measures for
a. anthrax
b. milk fever
c. constipation
d. smallpox
110. Which one of the following imaging technique gives excellent job of showing soft
tissues and blood vessels?
a. ECG b. endoscopic image c. magnetic resonance imaging d. X-ray imaging
111. Which one of the following is a brackish water fish?
a. tilapia
b. koduva
c. maththi
d. vanjiram
112. Which one of the following is an American breed of fowl?
a. Rhode Island Reds
b. Langshan
c. Orpington
d. Ancone
113. Which of the following is not an exotic breed?
a. Jersy
b. Gir
c. short horned Ayreshire d. Brown swiss
114. Identify the delicious fowl and tastiest fish
a. Chittagong Rohu
b. Karaknath Catla
c. Busra Mrigal
d. Aseel - Keluthi
115. In a fish farming complex the area percentage of nursery pond is
a. 3%
b. 11%
c. 60%
d. 25%
116. In a fish farming complex the area percentage of rearing pond is
a. 3%
b. 11%
c. 60%
d. 25%
117. In a fish farming complex the area percentage of segregation pond is
a. 1%
b. 11%
c. 60%
d. 25%
118. In a fish farming complex the area percentage of breedingpond is
a. 3%
b. 11%
c. 60%
d. 25%
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Section: B (3Mark each)

1. What is meant by dairy operations?
Dairy operation consists of proper maintenance of cattle, the collection of milk,
processing the milk, and milk by products.
2. How are cattle classified?
Cattle are classified under three groups based on the purpose they serve to man. They are
Dairy breeds, Dual purpose breeds and Draught breeds.
3. Compare the udder of Sindhi with Kangayam.
In Sindhi the udder is large with medium sized teats whereas in Kangayam the udder is
medium sized with small teats.
4. How dual purpose breeds helpful for mankind?
Dual purpose breeds are meant for both milk yield and draught works. The cows are
fairly good milkers and the bullocks are sturdy and are useful in draught works like
ploughing the field, transport, cart pulling etc. Important examples are Haryana and Ongole
5. Write down the origin and distribution of the cattle Kangayam.
It originated from Kangayam divisions of Dharapuram taluk of Coimbatore district in
Tamilnadu. The breed is also found in Udumalapet, Palladam, Pollachi and in other parts
of South India
6. How will you identify healthy cattle?
Cattle in normal health appear bright, alert and active in their movements with a shiny
coat. They enjoy normal appetite and sleep.
7. Mention the bacterial disease of cattle and its symptoms.
Anthrax. It is a bacterial disease is due to anthracis.
Symptoms: High temperature (41-41.50c), swelling of the neck, thorax, flanks and
lumbar regions which are neither hot nor painful. Blood discharges from natural openings,
the affected animal dies in 10 to 36 hrs.
8. What are the control measures of cow pox?
Segregation of affected animal, giving sloppy food for swallowing and digestion,
fomenting udder with warm disinfectant solution, giving saline laxative and diuretics,
treating lesions with mild antiseptic ointment. Cow shed should be kept clean.
9. What is the first aid given to cattle for constipation?
The affected animals can be given wheat bran meal or rice gruel and succulent fodder.
Plenty of drinking water with jaggery or salt, evacuating the rectum by giving warm soap
water enema and massaging the abdomen are the other measures of treatment.
10. List out the different types of diseases of cattle.
Contagious diseases: anthrax- bacterial disease, Cow pox- Viral disease
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Non contagious diseases: Milk fever, Constipation

External parasitic diseases: infection by flies, ticks, mites, fleas and lice
Internal parasitic diseases: infection by Hook worm, round worm, tape worm and flukes
11. Define draught breeds.
The breeds of cattle that are exclusively meant for mechanical works such as pulling
carts, ploughing fields are called drought breeds. E g . Kangayam, Hallikar
12. What are the advantages of artificial insemination?
It helps to eliminate the need for maintenance of herd sire, permits long distance
transport of semen by air, avoids spreading of genital diseases, increases the rate of
conception, helps better recording, permits use of semen from injured and old bulls.
13. What is artificial insemination?
Artificial insemination is the deposition of male reproductive cells (spermatozoa) in the
female reproductive tract by mechanical means rather than by natural mating,
14. Define outbreeding.
Out breeding is mating of less closely related or unrelated animals. The individuals
involved do not have a common ancestor in the preceding 4-6 generations
15. Define cross breeding.
Cross breeding is mating of animals of different breeds. It is valuable as a means of
introducing desirable characters into new breed in which they have not existed formerly.
16. Compare the bullocks of Sindhi, Ongole and Kangayam.
Sindhi: Bullocks are steady workers, suited for road and field work
Ongole: Bullocks are powerful and suitable for cart and road work but are not fast.
Kangayam; Bullocks are excellent type for hard work.
17. Define breed.
A breed is a group of animals of a species which has for a long period been bred
among them. The members of the breed have closely resembling characters.
18. What are the characteristic features of Aseel breed of fowl?
Aseel is noted for its pugnacity. The colour of the breed is white or black. The hens are
not good egg layers but are excellent sitters.
19. Mention the important points to be considered during the selection of eggs
for hatching..
(1)The egg should be fertile
(2) Over-sized and small sized eggs should not be selected instead medium sized should
be preferred
(3) Dark-brown shelled eggs hatch earlier than light-brown shelled eggs
(4) Freshly laid eggs are preferred for rearing.

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20. What are the precautions and first aid for milk fever?
Feeding jaggery along with lime water, few days prior to calving and giving soft
nutritious and easily digestible food for a few days after calving prevents milk fever.
Cleaning the udder with warm cloth and preventing infection from the floor. Pumping
clean air into the udder and massaging.
21. What are the control and preventive measures of cowpox disease?
Segregation of affected animal, giving sloppy food for swallowing and digestion,
fomenting udder with warm disinfectant solution, giving saline laxative and diuretics,
treating lesions with mild antiseptic ointment. Cow shed should be kept clean
22. What is artificial pacemaker?
Artificial pacemaker is a small, battery-operated electronic device, which is inserted
under the skin to help the heart to beat regularly and at an appropriate rate when the SA
node fails.
23. Mention the uses of sphygmomanometer.
1. Sphygmomanometer helps to estimate the state of blood circulation and the working of
heart.
2. Sphygmomanometer helps to diagnose pathological conditions such as hypertension
and hypotension
24. Mention the advantages of autoanalyser.
1. Accuracy is more when compared with manual method.
2. Large number of samples may be processed in minimal time.
3. Two or more assays may be performed simultaneously.
4. Calculations are not required.
25. Mention the disadvantages of autoanalyser
1. It is impractical for small number of specimens.
2. Instruments may fail occasionally.
3. Additional training of the staff about the working, maintenance and potential
problems of the machine is needed.
4. They are expensive.
Section: B (3 Mark each)
1. Write any three advantages of autoanalyser.
2. Where do the brackish water fishes spend most of their life? Give an example.
3. What is artificial insemination?
4. Write the names of any three exotic breeds of cattle.
5. Write any three characteristics of jersey breed.
6. What is artificial pacemaker?
7. What are the characteristic features of Aseel breed of fowl?
8. Mention the symptoms of milk fever.
9. What is haemocytometer?
10. Mention the uses of sphygmomanometer.
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11. Mention the important points to be considered during the selection of eggs for
hatching.
12. How will you identify healthy cattle?
13. What are the advantages of artificial insemination?
14. What are the precautions and first aid for milk fever?
15. List out the different types of diseases in cattle.
16. What are the control and preventive measures of cowpox disease?
17. State three uses of CT.
18. What is Computed Tomography Scan?
19. What are the control measures of cow pox?
20. What are the uses of urine analysis?
21. What is incubation? Mention the types of incubation.
22. What are the uses of stethoscope?
23. What are the control measures of anthrax?
24. Mention the uses of stethoscope.
25. Write any three characteristics of jersey breed.
26. Write any three advantages of Autoanalyser.
27. Define a breed.
28. How will you identify cattle in ill health?
29. What are the symptoms of anthrax?
30. What are the symptoms of cow pox?
31. What are the methods of prevention and first aid for constipation in cattle?
32. What is out breeding?
33. What is cross breeding?
34. Name the techniques adopted in cattle breeding.
35. Name the American breeds of poultry.
36. Name the Asiatic breeds of poultry.
37. Name the English breeds of poultry.
38. Name the Mediterranean breeds of poultry.
39. Name the indigenous breeds of poultry.
40. What is incubation? Name the types.
41. Distinguish natural incubation from artificial incubation.
42. What is brooding? Name the types.
43. Distinguish natural brooding from artificial brooding.
44. What is pisciculture?
45. What is the nutritive value of fishes?
46. Name any three marine fishes.
47. Name any three fresh water fishes.
48. Name any three brackish water fishes.
49. Name the Indian major carps.
50. Name the different pond components within the fish farming pond system.
51. What is haemocytometry?
52. Name the types of counting chambers in haemocytometer.
53. What is the clinical significance of haemocytometry?
54. What is urinalysis? State why it is done?
55. Name the quantitative methods to test glucose.
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What is glycosuria? State its significance.

Write note on P-wave.
Write note on QRS complex.
Write note on T-wave.
What is the advantage of CT over other imaging techniques?
State three situation under which a doctor suggest for CAT scan.
What is endoscopy?
Name the parameters to be analyzed by an autoanalyser.
Section: D (10 Mark each)
Give an account of origin, distribution, characters and milk production of dairy
breeds.
Give an account of the structural aspects of fish farm and explain any two edible
fishes of Tamilnadu.
How will you classify cattle based on their purpose? Give two examples for each.
What are the various techniques adopted in cattle breeding?
Explain the stages involved in the rearing of poultry.
Write an essay on common diseases of cattle.
Write a detailed account on the preparation of fish pond and its maintenance.
Write about the instruments used to detect heart beat and to measure the blood
pressure.
What are the techniques adopted in cattle breeding? Write a short note on the exotic
breeds of cattle.
Write an essay on Electrocardiogram (ECG).
Describe the working method and uses of sphygmomanometer.
Give an account of Gir and Sindhi dairy breeds.
What is endoscopy? Explain its techniques. What is artificial pacemaker? Explain
What is CT scan? Mention the advantages of CT scan and the uses of CT scan.
Give an account of origin, distribution, characters and milk production of draught
breeds.
Classify the cattle based on their purpose. Write a note on origin, distribution,
characters and milk production of any one breed from each category.
Give an account of various exotic breeds of poultry.
Give an account of various indigenous breeds of poultry.
What is pisciculture? State the characters of cultivable fishes.
Write an essay on the freshwater fishes of Tamilnadu.
Give an account of Indian major carps.
State the conditions under which a doctor prescribes CT. Write a note on artificial
pacemaker.
Write a note on endoscopy and autoanalyser.
Write an essay on haemocytometer and urine-sugar analysis.

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