UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024 Agriculture Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture Paper - I
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, Agriculture Paper I. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Agriculture. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are 1 and 5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The total marks for the paper are 250, and the allowed time is three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative roles through the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Agro-ecology
  • Pulses production and productivity
  • Social forestry
  • Weed control
  • Nitrification
  • Crop production
  • Rainfall pattern effects
  • Chickpea cultivation
  • Cropping patterns

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Agriculture Optional Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2024 Agriculture Paper I Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Agriculture Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) Briefly discuss the principles of agro-ecology.

(b) What are the factors responsible for low production and productivity of pulses in India? Discuss strategies adopted for enhancing the pulse production and productivity.

(c) Describe the objectives of social forestry. Write down the plant species suitable for social forestry.

(d) Discuss the cultural methods of weed control.

(e) What are the two steps of nitrification and enlist micro-organisms responsible for each? Write down the importance of nitrification.

Section A

Q2. Write down the physical environmental factors affecting the crop production. Discuss the effects of changing rainfall pattern on crop production in India.

(a) Write down the physical environmental factors affecting the crop production. Discuss the effects of changing rainfall pattern on crop production in India.

(b) Describe the improved cultivation practices of Chickpea under the following heads :
(i) Improved varieties
(ii) Seed rate and row to row spacing
(iii) Nutrient management
(iv) Weed management
(v) Insect-pest and disease management

(c) Discuss about the cropping patterns of Middle Gangetic Plain and Western Plateau and hills.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the 2024 examination.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is Agriculture Paper - I.

What is the maximum marks for Agriculture Paper I?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper I are 250.

What is the time allowed for Agriculture Paper I?

The time allowed for Agriculture Paper I is Three Hours.

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