BPSC Zoology Syllabus: Paper I & Paper II Topics

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination

Optional Subject

Zoology

Number of Papers

2

Paper I Marks

300

Paper II Marks

300

Total Marks

600

Language of Official Syllabus

Hindi

Syllabus on this Page

English (based on the official BPSC syllabus)

Official Website

bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Unit

Topics

Non-Chordata

Classification, general organisation, comparative anatomy, life history, adaptive radiation, and economic importance of Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata (Cnidaria), Platyhelminthes, Nemathelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, and Hemichordata.

Chordata

Origin and classification of chordates, comparative anatomy, adaptive radiation, affinities, and evolutionary significance of Protochordata, Cyclostomata, Pisces, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia.

Animal Diversity & Evolution

Principles of classification, phylogenetic relationships, speciation, evolutionary trends, fossil records, geological time scale, natural selection, and modern concepts of evolution.

Genetics

Mendelian genetics, linkage, crossing over, mutation, sex determination, chromosomal aberrations, gene interaction, population genetics, molecular genetics, DNA replication, transcription, translation, and genetic code.

Developmental Biology

Gametogenesis, fertilisation, cleavage, gastrulation, embryonic development, organogenesis, extra-embryonic membranes, regeneration, and developmental mechanisms.

Comparative Animal Physiology

Digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, endocrine glands, nervous system, muscle physiology, sensory physiology, reproduction, and homeostasis.

Ecology

Ecosystem, ecological succession, food chain, food web, ecological pyramids, population ecology, biodiversity, wildlife conservation, environmental pollution, ecological adaptations, and biogeochemical cycles.

Animal Behaviour

Instinct, learning, communication, migration, social behaviour, biological rhythms, orientation, territoriality, and behavioural ecology.

Unit

Topics

Cell Biology

Structure and functions of cell organelles, plasma membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, Golgi complex, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, lysosomes, cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, chromosome organisation, chromatin structure, heterochromatin, cell cycle regulation, DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing, translation, protein synthesis and transport.

Genetics

Modern concept of gene, genetic code, gene regulation, Mendelian inheritance, linkage, crossing over, recombination, multiple alleles, sex determination, mutations, mutagenesis, pedigree analysis, blood groups, hereditary disorders, recombinant DNA technology, cloning, transgenic animals, genomics, proteomics, DNA fingerprinting, Human Genome Project.

Evolution

Origin of life, Lamarckism, Darwinism, Neo-Darwinism, mutation theory, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, natural selection, isolation, speciation, mimicry, adaptive radiation, fossil evidence, continental drift, evolution of horse, elephant, and humans.

Systematics

Principles of taxonomy, zoological nomenclature, International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN), molecular taxonomy, cladistics, biodiversity and species concepts.

Biochemistry

Structure and properties of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, enzymes and enzyme kinetics, vitamins, coenzymes, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, oxidative phosphorylation, bioenergetics and metabolic regulation.

Animal Physiology

Digestion, respiration, blood circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, endocrine glands, hormones, nervous coordination, muscle contraction, reproductive physiology, thermoregulation and physiological adaptations.

Immunology

Innate and acquired immunity, antigen-antibody interactions, immune response, immunoglobulins, major histocompatibility complex (MHC), vaccination, hypersensitivity, autoimmune disorders, immunological techniques.

Developmental Biology

Gametogenesis, fertilisation, cleavage, gastrulation, embryonic induction, organogenesis, differentiation, regeneration, developmental genetics and morphogenesis.

Parasitology

Host-parasite relationships, parasitic adaptations, life cycles, pathogenicity, diagnosis, prevention and control of important protozoan and helminth parasites affecting humans and animals.

Applied Zoology & Biotechnology

Animal biotechnology, genetic engineering, transgenic animals, cloning, stem cell technology, animal cell culture, reproductive biotechnology, conservation biology, wildlife management, biodiversity conservation and modern applications of zoology.

Paper

Subject

Marks

Duration

Question Type

Paper I

Zoology Paper I

300

3 Hours

Descriptive

Paper II

Zoology Paper II

300

3 Hours

Descriptive

Total

Zoology Optional

600

6 Hours

Descriptive