Indian Forest Service 2018 Agriculture Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture Paper - I
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for Agriculture Paper - I of the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2018 by UPSC. The paper carried a maximum of 200 marks and candidates were allowed three hours to complete it. It consists of eight questions, of which five are to be attempted, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. Aspirants must select at least one question from each of the two sections (A and B) from the remaining six questions. This paper is crucial for candidates preparing for the IFS Main examination, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge required in Agriculture.

Major Topics Covered

  • Agroclimatic zones of India
  • Cropping patterns
  • Rainfed farming
  • Soil health
  • Lignocellulolytic materials
  • Multiple cropping
  • Crop production
  • Environmental factors
  • Crop distribution
  • Agroforestry systems
  • Rural livelihood
  • Weed management
  • Runoff
  • Soil erosion
  • Water erosion
  • Environmental pollution
  • Nutrient uptake
  • Crop growth
  • Contingent crop planning
  • Dryland agriculture
  • Green-house effect
  • Aquatic weeds
  • Pulse production in India
  • Propagation
  • Micro-propagation
  • Plantation plants
  • Soil genesis
  • Soil formation
  • Soil conservation
  • Water conservation

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 2017 Agriculture Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2019 Agriculture Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • Agriculture Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern for IFS

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.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Enlist the agroclimatic zones of India and give their important cropping patterns.

(b) What is rainfed farming ? Discuss the technologies for stabilizing agriculture production in rainfed areas.

(c) Maintenance of soil health needs regular recycling of lignocellulolytic materials to the soil. Justify.

(d) What is multiple cropping ? Give its significance in increasing the crop production.

(e) Discuss the effect of environmental factors on crop distribution and production.

Section A

Q2. Answer the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Discuss how the agroforestry system helps in improving the livelihood of rural people.

(b) Mention the principles of weed management and give their merits and demerits.

(c) Define runoff, give factors affecting it and explain soil loss equation during water erosion.

(d) Highlight the effects of environmental pollution on living beings.

Section A

Q3. Answer the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Justify the importance of forms of nutrients, their concentrations and ratios to other nutrients in soil for their uptake and crop growth.

(b) Discuss how contingent crop planning helps in dryland agriculture.

(c) Explain green-house effect and sources of their emission.

(d) Describe aquatic weeds and their control management.

Section A

Q4. Answer the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Discuss the major constraints in pulse production in India.

(b) What is propagation ? Give advantages of micro-propagation with reference to plantation plants.

(c) What is soil genesis ? Discuss the role of factors of soil formation.

(d) What soil and water conservation practices are required to be adopted under hilly regions ?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Agriculture Paper - I.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper - I is 200.

How much time is allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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