BNRI-105 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

BNRI-105 Guess Paper: Livestock and Pasture Management (Digital PDF)

This structured guess paper is designed for Term-End Exam (TEE) preparation, incorporating trends from the last 10 years (June & December sessions) of IGNOU’s BNRI-105 (Livestock and Pasture Management). Focuses on high-weightage blocks and scoring strategies for the 3-hour exam.

Key Blocks & Topics from Official IGNOU Curriculum

• Block-1: Livestock Management
  • Livestock classification and breeds (e.g., cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats) with emphasis on indigenous vs. exotic breeds.
  • Reproductive physiology (oestrus cycle, gestation, parturition) and artificial insemination techniques.
  • Common livestock diseases (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease, black quarter) and preventive measures.
  • Pasture and fodder resources: Types of pastures (natural, improved) and their management.
• Block-2: Livestock Feeding and Pasture Management
  • Nutritional requirements of livestock (protein, energy, minerals) and feed composition.
  • Fodder conservation methods (hay, silage, green chop) and their economic viability.
  • Pasture establishment and maintenance (grazing systems, rotational grazing).
  • Weed management in pastures and soil fertility restoration techniques.

Exam Pattern & Weightage (Based on Previous Years)

The TEE typically follows this distribution:

• Block-1 (Livestock Management): 40%
  • Short-answer questions (SAQs) on breeds, reproduction, and diseases.
  • Case studies on livestock health management (20-25% of marks).
• Block-2 (Feeding & Pasture Management): 35%
  • Numerical problems on feed rations and fodder yield calculations.
  • Descriptive answers on pasture improvement strategies.
• Case Studies/Application-Based: 25%
  • Practical scenarios on fodder conservation or disease outbreak management.

3-Hour Exam Time Management Tips

• Allocate 45 minutes for reading the question paper and planning answers.
• Prioritize Block-1 (Livestock Management) for SAQs, as it carries the highest weightage.
• Spend 15-20 minutes on each case study, focusing on key steps (e.g., diagnosis, treatment, prevention).
• Avoid lengthy descriptions; use bullet points for numerical answers (e.g., feed rations).
• Leave 10 minutes for review to check calculations and grammar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, the TEE is theory-based only. However, case studies and application-based questions simulate practical scenarios (e.g., designing a grazing rotation).

Diagrams are rarely required, but basic sketches (e.g., oestrus cycle, fodder conservation methods) may appear in case studies. Focus on textual explanations.