Indian Forest Service 2017 Agriculture Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2017
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 official question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2017, specifically for Agriculture Paper - I. Conducted by the UPSC, this paper carried a maximum of 200 marks and allowed three hours for completion. It is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the IFS exam, offering insights into the types of questions asked, the depth of knowledge required in agriculture, and the exam's overall structure. Analyzing this paper helps candidates strategize their preparation and focus on key topics relevant to sustainable agriculture, crop management, soil science, and environmental factors.

Major Topics Covered

  • Crop Productivity
  • Cropping Pattern
  • Plant Ecology
  • Edaphic Factors
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Herbicide Resistance
  • Wheat Crop
  • Diversification
  • Intensification
  • Agroforestry
  • Social Forestry
  • Changing Environment
  • Package of Practices
  • Planting Pattern
  • Sowing Time
  • Spacing
  • Weed Management
  • Nutrient Management
  • Chickpea
  • Wheat
  • Lucerne
  • Sunflower
  • Essential Elements of Plant Nutrients
  • C:N Ratio
  • Crop Management
  • Saline Soils
  • Alkaline Soils
  • Phosphorus Fixation
  • Soil pH
  • Soil Solarization
  • Weed Control

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 II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 General Studies Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 General Studies Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2016 Agriculture Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • Agriculture Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern

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) What are the climatic parameters affecting crop productivity according to which farmers follow the cropping pattern in the western zone of the country?

(b) Justify the plant ecology and edaphic factors influencing sustainable agriculture.

(c) What are the problems of herbicide-resistance in wheat crop?

(d) Diversification and intensification are important in present day agriculture. Explain.

(e) What is the importance of agroforestry and social forestry in the changing environment?

Section A

Q2. Describe the package and practices, viz., planting pattern, sowing time and spacing, weeds and nutrients management and productivity of the following crops :

(a) Chickpea

(b) Wheat

(c) Lucerne

(d) Sunflower

Section A

Q3. Answer the following in about 200 words each :

(a) What are the essential elements of plant nutrients? State the significance of C: N ratio in crop productivity.

(b) Describe crop management practices in the early stage of saline and alkaline soils.

(c) Describe phosphorus fixation in relation to soil pH.

(d) Soil solarization is an important tool for weed control. Justify.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is?

This question paper is for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

Which year is this Indian Forest Service question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this specific paper?

This paper is Agriculture Paper - I.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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