UPSC Civil Services Agriculture Paper I 2020 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2020
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 Agriculture Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2020. The paper, with a maximum of 250 marks and a duration of three hours, is divided into two sections and contains eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected knowledge and analytical skills in Agriculture.

Major Topics Covered

  • Tillage
  • Zero Tillage
  • Paddy Crop Residue Management
  • Weather Elements and Crop Production
  • Agroforestry
  • Extension Workers Training
  • Fertigation
  • Herbigation
  • Agrostology
  • Cooperative Societies
  • NGOs
  • Dry Land Farming
  • Irrigated Farming
  • Farmers Agreement Act 2020
  • El-Nino Effect
  • Oilseed Crops
  • Pulse Crops
  • Parthenium Weed Management
  • Weed Management

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) 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

  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2020 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2020 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2020 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam General Studies Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Structure

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • 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.
  • 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. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक का 150 शब्दों में वर्णन कीजिए :
Describe the following in 150 words each:

(a) जुताई क्या है ? शून्य जुताई का भारतीय कृषि में महत्त्व क्यों बढ़ रहा है ?
What is tillage? Why zero tillage is getting importance in Indian Agriculture?

(b) भारत में धान फसल की पराली (फसल अवशेष) के स्वस्थाने (इन-सीटू) व बहिःस्थाने (एक्स-सीटू) प्रबन्धन का वर्णन कीजिये।
Describe in-situ and ex-situ management of Paddy Crop residue (Parali) in India.

(c) फसल उत्पादन पर मौसम के विभिन्न तत्त्वों के प्रभावों को उचित उदाहरणों सहित लिखिये।
Write different elements of weather affecting crop production with suitable examples.

(d) भारत में कृषि-वानिकी की आवश्यकता एवं संभावनाओं को लिखिये ।
Write the scope and needs of Agroforestry in India.

(e) भारत में प्रसार कार्यकर्ताओं के प्रशिक्षण हेतु संस्थागत व्यवस्थाएं और क्रियाविधि क्या है ?
What are the institutional arrangements and mechanism for imparting training for extension workers in India?

Section A

Q2. निम्नलिखित में अन्तर स्पष्ट कीजिए:
Differentiate between the followings:

(a) फर्टीगेशन एवं हर्बीगेशन
Fertigation and Herbigation

(b) "कृषक (सशक्तीकरण एवं संरक्षण) मूल्य आश्वासन पर समझौता एवं फार्म सेवा अधिनियम-2020" का छोटे व मझौले किसानों पर पड़ने वाले प्रभावों को सूचीबद्ध कर उनका विवरण दीजिए ।
Enlist and explain the effects of "Farmers (Empowerment and protection) agreement on price assurance and farm service Act-2020" on small and medium farmers in India.

(c) 'एल-नीनो प्रभाव' की व्याख्या कीजिए । भारतीय कृषि पर इसके प्रभावों एवं कारणों को लिखिये ।
Explain El-Nino effect. Give causes and its impact on Indian Agriculture.

(d) शुष्क कृषि एवं सिंचित कृषि
Dry land farming and Irrigated farming

Section A

Q3.

(a) भारत में तिलहन एवं दलहन फसलों की कम उत्पादकता के क्या मुख्य कारण हैं ? देश में तिलहन फसलों के उत्पादन एवं उत्पादकता को बढ़ाने हेतु रणनीतियां सुझाएं।
What are the major causes of low productivity of oilseed and pulse crops in India? Suggest strategies for increasing the production and productivity of oilseed crops in the country.

(b) देश में गाजर घास के बढ़ते खतरों के कारणों का विवरण दीजिये । खरपतवारों के प्रबंधन के लिए एकीकृत विधियों को उपयुक्त उदाहरणों सहित लिखिये।
Describe the causes of increasing threats of Parthenium weed in the country. Write integrated methods of weed management with suitable examples.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Agriculture Paper I.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2020.

What is the maximum marks for Agriculture Paper I?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Agriculture Paper I?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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