UPSC Civil Services Agriculture Paper II 2018 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture Paper - II
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Agriculture Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2018. 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 candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the UPSC Civil Services exam, providing a clear understanding of the expected syllabus and question format for Agriculture Paper II.

Major Topics Covered

  • Protoplasm
  • Mass Selection
  • Heterosis
  • Seed Enhancement
  • Enzymes in Plants
  • Hybrid Seed Production
  • Sterility Systems
  • Chromosomal Aberration
  • Mendel's Laws
  • Law of Segregation

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 Agriculture Paper I 2018
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination General Studies Paper I 2018
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Essay Paper 2018
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Agriculture Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Optional Subjects
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC CSE Mains Exam Structure

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत 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.
  • Questions no. 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. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) जीवद्रव्य क्या होता है ? इसके रासायनिक संघटन एवं भौतिक गुणधर्मों का संक्षेप में विवेचन कीजिए ।

What is protoplasm ? Briefly discuss its chemical composition and physical properties.

(b) व्यापक चयन (मास सिलेक्शन) को परिभाषित कीजिए । स्व-परागित फ़सलों में, इसके अनुप्रयोगों को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

Define mass selection. Explain its applications in self-pollinated crops.

(c) संकर ओज से आप क्या समझते हैं ? संकर ओज के शरीरक्रियात्मक आधारों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

What do you mean by heterosis ? Describe the physiological bases of heterosis.

(d) बीज संवृद्धि (सीड एन्हान्समेन्ट) को उसके महत्त्व सहित स्पष्ट कीजिए । बीज संवृद्धि के लिए इस्तेमाल की जाने वाली विभिन्न रीतियों के बारे में संक्षेप में वर्णन कीजिए।

Explain seed enhancement with its merits. Describe in brief about the various practices used for seed enhancement.

(e) एंज़ाइम को परिभाषित कीजिए । पौधों में एंज़ाइमी सक्रियताओं की दर को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए।

Define enzyme. Give a note on the factors affecting the rate of enzymic activities in plants.

Section A

Q2.

(a) संकर बीज उत्पादन से आप क्या समझते हैं ? संकर बीज उत्पादन को सुगम बनाने के लिए विभिन्न प्रकार की बंध्यता पद्धतियों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

What do you mean by hybrid seed production ? Describe the different types of sterility systems to facilitate hybrid seed production.

(b) गुणसूत्री विपथन से आप क्या समझते हैं ? गुणसूत्री विपथनों के मुख्य प्रकारों का संक्षेप में विवेचन कीजिए ।

What do you understand by chromosomal aberration ? Discuss in brief, the major types of chromosomal aberrations.

(c) मेंडल के विभिन्न नियमों को सूचीबद्ध कीजिए । विसंयोजन नियम (लॉ ऑफ सेगरिगेशन) के बारे में, उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के साथ, विस्तार से वर्णन कीजिए ।

Enlist Mendel's different laws. Describe in detail about the law of segregation with suitable examples.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

This is Agriculture Paper II.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the maximum marks for Agriculture Paper II?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper II is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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