UPSC Civil Services Agriculture Paper I 2019 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
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 2019. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was allotted a duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with questions presented in both Hindi and English. Candidates were required to answer a total of five questions, including 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 question format and subject depth.

Major Topics Covered

  • Biofortification
  • Soil Pollution
  • Ozone Layer Depletion
  • Agroforestry Systems
  • Biological Weed Management
  • Catch Crop
  • Trap Crop
  • Herbicides
  • Fodder Crops
  • Forage Crops
  • Social Forestry
  • Agroforestry
  • Organic Farming
  • Cropping Systems
  • Growing Season

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Agriculture Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Agriculture Paper Details

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित 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 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.
  • Question Nos. 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Describe the following in about 150 words each: 10× 5 = 50 बायोफोर्टीफिकेशन । 1.

(a) Biofortification. 10 कृषि निवेशों (Inputs) का मृदा प्रदुषण पर प्रभाव । 1.

(b) Effect of agricultural inputs on soil pollution. 10 ओज़ोन परत क्षीणता (डिप्लीशन) के क्या प्रभाव हैं ? 1.

(c) What are the effects of ozone layer depletion? 10 भारत-गंगा के मैदानी क्षेत्रों में कृषि-वानिकी प्रणालियाँ । 1.

(d) Agroforestry systems in Indo-Gangetic plains. 10 जैविक खरपतवार प्रबंधन की वर्तमान स्थिति । 1.

(e) Current status of biological weed management. 10 निम्नलिखित का उदाहरण सहित अन्तर स्पष्ट कीजिए: 2.

(a) Differentiate the following with example : 5 × 4 = 20 अंतर्वर्ती फसल एवं ट्रैप फसल । 2.(a)

(i) Catch crop and trap crop. 5 संकीर्ण स्पेक्ट्रम एवं विस्तृत स्पेक्ट्रम खरपतवारनाशी । 2.(a)(ii) Narrow spectrum and broad spectrum herbicides. 5 चारा (फोडर) एवं चारा फसलें (फोरेज क्रॉप्स) । 2.(a)(iii) Fodder and forage crops. 5 सामाजिक वानिकी एवं कृषि वानिकी । 2.(a)(iv) Social forestry and agroforestry. 5 जैविक खेती को परिभाषित कीजिए । जैविक खेती के सामाजिक, आर्थिक एवं वातावरणिक परिमापों 2.

(b) का विवरण दीजिए । Define organic farming. Give an account of social, economic and environmental dimensions of organic farming. 20 फसल एवं फसल प्रणालियों का चयन फसल मौसम की अवधि पर निर्भर करता है : समीक्षात्मक 2.

(c) टिप्पणी कीजिए। Choice of crops and cropping systems is governed by length of growing season: critically comment. SDF-U-AGRC \overlinec

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject is Agriculture, specifically Paper I.

In which year was this UPSC Agriculture Paper I conducted?

This paper was conducted in the year 2019.

Who is the conducting body for this examination?

The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Agriculture Paper I?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper I is 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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