UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Agriculture Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper AGRICULTURE Paper - II
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023, Paper II on Agriculture, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of agricultural science through descriptive questions. It allows a maximum of 250 marks and a duration of three hours. Aspirants can download the PDF to understand the question format, topics covered, and marking scheme, which is crucial for effective preparation for the Mains stage of the Civil Services Exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Inbreeding depression
  • Crop improvement
  • Certified seed production
  • Soil water classification
  • Soil moisture availability
  • Rice origin and domestication
  • Cell membrane models
  • Genetics
  • Mendelian inheritance
  • Cytoplasmic inheritance

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for 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

  • CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2023 Agriculture Paper I
  • CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2023 General Studies Paper I
  • CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2023 General Studies Paper II
  • CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2023 General Studies Paper III
  • CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2023 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Agriculture Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains General Studies Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) अंतर्द्रव्यी जालिका तथा गॉल्जी उपकरण के कार्यों को बताइए ।

Enumerate the functions of Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus.

(b) अन्तःप्रजनन अवसादन तथा फसलों में इसके प्रभाव की व्याख्या कीजिए । अन्तःप्रजनन अवसादन की डिग्रियों की व्याख्या भी कीजिए ।

Explain inbreeding depression and its effect in crops. Also explain the degrees of inbreeding depression.

(c) प्रमाणित बीज उत्पादन हेतु आवश्यकताओं की संक्षिप्त चर्चा कीजिए ।

Briefly discuss the requirements for production of certified seeds.

(d) मृदा जल का वर्गीकरण दीजिए। मृदा प्रकार के संदर्भ में मृदा नमी की उपलब्धता पर संक्षिप्त चर्चा कीजिए ।

Give the classification of soil water. Briefly discuss soil moisture availability with respect to soil type.

(e) धान की उत्पत्ति तथा इसके स्थानीकरण के बारे में लिखिए।

Write down about the origin and domestication of rice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for AGRICULTURE Paper - II.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

What is the year of the examination?

The year of the examination is 2023.

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