Indian Forest Service 2016 Agricultural Engineering Paper-I PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2016

  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service Exam
Year 2016
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 (IFS) Exam 2016, Paper-I, conducted by UPSC. The paper focuses on Agricultural Engineering and has a maximum mark of 200, with a time limit of three hours. It consists of 8 questions, of which 5 are to be attempted, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. Aspirants must select at least one question from each of the two sections, A and B. The paper is designed to test the in-depth knowledge and application skills of candidates in Agricultural Engineering. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for a career in forest services in India.

Major Topics Covered

  • Soil Erosion
  • Agronomic Practices
  • Contour Bunds
  • Graded Bunds
  • Watershed Management
  • Weir Design
  • Rainfall Measurement
  • Hydrology

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service Exam 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

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  • Indian Forest Service 2016 Agricultural Engineering Paper-I Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service Exam Syllabus
  • Agricultural Engineering Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Indian Forest Service Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern for Engineering Posts

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. Answer each of the following :

(a) What are the main causes of soil erosion in India? Explain the agronomic practices adopted for controlling the soil erosion.

(b) What are the contour and graded bunds? How do they differ in design and functional aspects?

(c) Let P1, P2, P3, \dots, Pn be the depths of rainfall recorded in n rain gauges enclosed by polygon having areas A1, A2, A3, \dots, An within the watershed. Calculate the average depth of rainfall (P) in the watershed of area A.

(d) Calculate the cross-section of a contour bund used to store 24-hour excess rainfall of 10 cm. The annual rainfall is about 120 cm with a high intake rate and there is low coverage of crops over the land. The land slope is 4%. Use Cox's formula for VI of contour bund.

Section A

Q2.

(a) With a neat sketch, explain the working of drop inlet spillway. Under what situation is it preferred?

(b) What are the main objectives of watershed management programme? What survey is required to be conducted while planning for watershed development?

(c) Design the dimensions of a weir used to discharge excess runoff through a contour bund for the conditions given below :
Land slope =1.5%
Top width of the bund =45 cm
Height of the bund =60 cm
Height of crest above GL = 30 cm
Side slope of the bund = 2:1
VI = 1 m
Length of the bund =400 m
Intensity of rainfall for the return period and time of concentration =12 cm/hr
During the peak rainfall constant infiltration rate = 2.5 cm/hr
No water is stored behind the bund before the peak rainfall occurs
Determine the volume of water stored behind the bund before it starts flowing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service Exam.

Which paper is this?

This is Agricultural Engineering Paper-I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2016.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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