Strategy of Writing Answers for UPSC Zoology

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Strategy of Writing Answers for UPSC Zoology

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• Its better to keep answers diagrammatic and less
  verbose. Students should also not hesitate in
  drawing color diagrams.
• For Long answers-Introduction can be either
  indirect through some lines or quotes or direct
  with general explanation followed by exact
  definition.
• Thereafter topic need to be explained in short
  followed by establishing links with other
  chapters and focusing on the question again. Here
  give a pause, read the question again think
  again. Diagrams can be used effectively.

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• Ending of the answers should always be
  visionary/positive and solution based with
  example if needed or with some lines.
• There should be mixed use of paras and points.
  Examples should be quoted wherever possible but
  refrain from using one enterprise again again.
• For short answers, write the basic definition and
  then directly hit the core.
• Ending should be solution based. For
  merit/demerit/feature use diagram or points.

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• Tips for Zoology Paper I
• SectionANon-chordata and chordata-
• Classification should be done thoroughly as its
  given in Barnes textbook
• Pay attention to general essays rather than type
  studies
• Always correlate things from evolutionary
  viewpoint -Draw as many diagrams and flow charts
  as possible

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• Students should cover all theories.
• In chordate description, compare the phyla
  phylogenetically and anatomically.
• Comparative anatomy diagrams should be coloured.
• Section B
• The most scoring parts are Economic Zoology, Bio
  Stats and Bio Instrumentation.
• Students need to focus on topics related to
  developments in India in Economic Zoology.

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• Tips for Zoology Paper 2
• Section A
• To prepare Cell Biology and Genetics, students
  need to follow the same advice as provided for
  these two topics in Botany. However, you need to
  correlate cellular processes with human
  physiology and human disease conditions.
• In Genetics, student should also mention the
  possible human welfare applications.
• Peripheral questions are generally not asked.

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• Section B
• Biochemistry and Physiology
• Practical Biochemical pathway with structural
  formula of molecules are important.
• Prepare from medical bio-chemistry and physiology
  books.
• Represent most information through flow charts.
• Always draw relevant anatomical diagrams

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• Development Biology
• If physiology and biochemistry are prepared
  thoroughly, then this part can be prepared only
  for short notes.
• Colored drawings are a must. Students need to
  practice them properly.

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