Section A
Indian Forest Service 2023 Agricultural Engineering Paper I PDF
- Year 2023
- Conducted By UPSC
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Agricultural Engineering Paper - I |
| Subject | Agricultural Engineering |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This document contains the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023, specifically Agricultural Engineering Paper I, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of descriptive questions designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of agricultural engineering principles and applications. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation for the competitive examination. The paper is structured into sections, with specific instructions on the number of questions to be attempted and compulsory questions.
Major Topics Covered
- Erosion Control
- Gully Development
- Percolation Tanks
- Digital Image Processing
- Remote Sensing
- Atmospheric Windows
- Water Conservation
- Runoff Calculation
- Watershed Management
- Bench Terracing
- Wind Erosion
- Grass Waterways
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 2023 Agricultural Engineering Paper II
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2022 Agricultural Engineering Paper I
- UPSC Engineering Services Examination Agricultural Engineering Papers
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Agricultural Engineering Paper I Answer Key
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
- Agricultural Engineering Syllabus for Competitive Exams
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern for Engineering Subjects
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
Q2.
Discuss about the widely used in situ water conservation practices for non-arable land with their suitability and limitation. Determine the peak rate of runoff for a 10-year frequency from a watershed of 250 hectares, having weighted value of runoff coefficient (C) as 0.47. The distance from the remotest point in the watershed to the outlet is 3000 m and the elevation difference between the highest and outlet points of the watershed is 25 m. The maximum intensity-duration-frequency relationship of the watershed is given by
i = (6.311T0.1523)/((D + 0.50)0.945)
where i = intensity in cm/h, T = return period in years and D = duration of rainfall in hours. Derive the expression for area lost in percentage for cultivation due to construction of bench terrace under the following conditions :
(i) Batter slope 1 : 1
(ii) Batter slope 1/2 : 1
Section A
Q3. Explain the terms 'erodibility index' and 'roughness factor' used for prediction of wind erosion. Design a grass waterway with trapezoidal cross-section for the following data :
(i) Peak rate of runoff, Q = 4.0 \text m3/\texts
(ii) Grade to be used = 0.3\%
(iii) Manning's roughness coefficient = 0.04
(iv) Side slope, Z = 2:1 (H : V)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
What is the year of this question paper?
The year of this question paper is 2023.
Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?
The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject of this paper is Agricultural Engineering.
What is the paper code?
The paper code is BJKE-U-AGRE/40.
What type of questions are asked in this paper?
This paper consists of descriptive questions.