upsc.gov.in Agriculture Question Paper : Indian Forest Service Main Exam
Organization : Union Public Service Commission
Exam : Indian Forest Service Main Exam
Subject : Agriculture Paper I
Document Type : Previous Question Papers
Location : India
Website : upsc.gov.in
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2011 :
Agriculture Paper I : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-2011AGRICULTURE_I.pdf
Agriculture Paper II : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-AGRICULTURE_II.pdf
2012 :
Agriculture Paper I : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-AGRI_I.pdf
Agriculture Paper II : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-AGRI_II.pdf
2013 :
Agriculture Paper I : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-Agriculture-1.pdf
Agriculture Paper II : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-Agriculture-2.pdf
2014 :
Agriculture Paper I : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-Agriculture-I.pdf
Agriculture Paper II : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/upsc.gov.in/7143-Agriculture-II.pdf
Agriculture Paper I Question :
Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks :200
INSTRUCTIONS :
** Candidates should attempt Questions No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE question from each Section.
Related : UPSC Indian Forest Service Main Exam Agricultural Engineering Question Paper : www.pdfquestion.in/7144.html
** The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Answers must be written in’ENGLISH only.
SECTION A :
1. Write critical comments on’any four of the following, each not exceeding 150 words : I 4×10=40
(a) Plant ecology and edaphic factors in?uencing it”
(b) Persistence of herbicides in soil
(c) Impact of global warming on Indian agriculture
(d) Crop diversi?cation
(e) Impact of changing environment on cropping pattern
Explain the following : 4×10=40
(a) Major components of Sustainable agriculture
(b) Essential and beneficial plant nutrients for crops
(c) Phosphorus fixation in soils and its release for crop
(d) Soil sickness and its remedy
4. Write short notes on the following : 4×10=40
(a) Organic farming – its scope and limitations in Indian agriculture
(b) Relay cropping
(c) Dryland and rainfed agriculture
(d) Fate of nitrogen in lowland rice
SECTION B :
Differentiate between any four of the following : 4×10=40
Soil conservation and Moisture conservation
Drip irrigation and Sprinkler irrigation
Water-use-efficiency and Irrigation efficiency
Consumptive use and Conjunctive use of water
Crop rotation and Cropping system
What do you understand by Marginal and Small farmers ? What problems are these farmers facing in the adoption of modern technology ‘? Discuss uon-monetary/low input technology for such a large community of farmers. _ – 40
Write a note on the following : 4×10=40
(a) Problems in marketing of agricultural produce
(b) Characteristics of farm management I
(0) Lab to Land programme on farmers’ fields
(d) ‘ Farmers’ Rally (Gosthi) and Field visits
Describe briefly the following : 4X10=40
(a) Price fluctuations of agricultural produce
(b) Rural employment for women through agricultural production
(c) Significance of _ agricultural exhibition and farmers’ field visits
(d) Methods of evaluation of extension programmes
Answer any four of the following, not exceeding 150 words for each
(a) Explain factors affecting erosion by: water. 10
(b) Describe characteristics of the centour lines. Explain the procedure to conduct topographical survey of a watershed by direct contour method. 10
2. Establish a relationship for width of bench terrace in terms of land slope, vertical interval and the riser inclination.
Discuss the mechanics of wind erosion.
Write plotting position method of frequency analysis and its use in soil and water conservation engineering.
What is watershed ? Write major objectives of watershed management programmes. What available information would you like to collect before conducting ?eld survey in a watershed for preparation of watershed plan ?
3. Describe with the help of suitable diagrams three types of earth embankments,
Describe with proper illustrations different types of drainage systems used in earth embankments.
Discuss different phases of design procedure of permanent soil conservation structures.
What are the reasons for inconsistency in rainfall record ? Explain the method of removing inconsistency in rainfall data.
4. Explain the different methods of determining the average rainfall over a watershed due to a storm.
Discuss the relative merits and demerits of the various methods.
Define flood routing. Also describe the elements of flood routing.‘
Design a parabolic shaped grassed waterway to carry a flow of 2-0 m3/sec down a slope of 40%. The maximum velocity of flow is 1-5 m/sec and a freeboard of 10 cm is recommended. Assume .n = 0-04.
5. (a) ‘Write the procedure to determine the priority watersheds. _ 10
(b) List elements used in object recognition in photo interpretations. 10
(c) Enlist the techniques of air photo interpretation. 10
(d) Discuss merits and demerits of conventional and remote sensing approach in watershed survey for its development. 10