Indian Forest Service 2017 Agricultural Engineering Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agricultural Engineering Paper - I
Subject Agricultural Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017, specifically Paper I for Agricultural Engineering. Conducted by UPSC, this paper has a maximum of 200 marks and a time limit of three hours. It comprises eight questions, of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper is divided into two sections, A and B, requiring candidates to answer at least one question from each. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the IFS examination, offering insights into the types of questions and the depth of knowledge required in Agricultural Engineering.

Major Topics Covered

  • Watershed Management
  • Watershed Development
  • Land Shaping
  • Earth and Soil Volumes Calculation
  • Topographical Survey
  • Runoff Estimation
  • Rainfall Depth-Area-Duration (DAD) Curves
  • Erosion
  • Water Harvesting
  • Waste Weir Design
  • Graded Bunding
  • Grassed Waterway Design
  • Chute Spillways
  • Farm Ponds

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (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

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2016 Agricultural Engineering Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 Agricultural Engineering Paper II
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2017 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • IFS 2017 Agricultural Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2017 Agricultural Engineering Solutions
  • Indian Forest Service Mains Syllabus
  • Agricultural Engineering Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Indian Forest Service Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • 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.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Discuss the issues and challenges related to watershed management. What is the role of peoples' participation in watershed development?

(b) Discuss land shaping concepts, purpose and applicability in a watershed.

(c) Explain in brief, different methods of calculating earth and soil volumes.

(d) Explain the procedure to conduct a topographical survey of a watershed by direct contour method.

(e) Describe briefly, the SCS-CN method of runoff estimation. A watershed has 100 ha area. The watershed has 20 ha pasture in silty clay soil of 2% slope (CN = 65), 30 ha of pasture on silty loam soil of 0.5% slope (CN = 70) and remaining 50 ha of wheat crop on loam soil of 1% slope (CN = 85). Estimate the weighted curve number for the watershed.

Section A

Q2.

(a) What are rainfall Depth-Area-Duration (DAD) curves ? Write down the step-by-step procedure for drawing Depth-Area-Duration curves.

(b) Explain in brief, different types of erosion and their causes.

(c) Define Water Harvesting. Write the components and sequential steps for runoff water harvesting systems in the dry regions of India with suitable sketches. Also write the limitations of water harvesting systems.

(d) Design a waste weir using the following data : Cumulative catchment area : 35 ha Flood depth over the crest of weir : 0.6 m Intensity of rainfall: 50 mm/hr Runoff coefficient: 0.5

Section A

Q3.

(a) Write the step-by-step procedure for planning and design of a graded bunding.

(b) Design a grassed waterway of parabolic shape to carry a flow of 2.6 \text m3\text/s, down a slope of 3%. The waterway has a good stand of grass and velocity of 1.75 m/s can be allowed. Assume the value of Manning's roughness coefficient 'n' as 0.04.

(c) Discuss the functions, limitations and design features of chute spillways.

(d) What are the different types of farm ponds and their essential design requirements?

Question paper preview

Scanned pages 1–2 for reference. Download the official PDF for the full paper.

Page 1
Indian Forest Service 2017 Agricultural Engineering Paper I PDF — page 1 instructions scan PDF download
Page 2
Indian Forest Service 2017 Agricultural Engineering Paper I PDF — page 1 instructions scan PDF download

Free question paper download

Download question paper PDF

  • 2.2 MB
  • 5 pages
  • PDF format

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Which paper is this?

This is Agricultural Engineering Paper - I.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Agricultural Engineering Paper - I is 200.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

← Back to Engineer papers