UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Agriculture Paper I PDF Download

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2017
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 official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017, Paper I, conducted by UPSC. The paper covers Agriculture and is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. The exam duration is three hours, and the maximum marks are 250. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services, providing a clear understanding of the expected knowledge and analytical skills in Agriculture.

Major Topics Covered

  • Precision farming
  • Ecological principles
  • Productive and sustainable agriculture
  • Greenhouse effect
  • Global warming
  • Bt cotton
  • Soil health
  • Plant nutrients
  • Crop productivity
  • Organic farming
  • Soil fertility
  • Biological weed control
  • Rice production technologies
  • Afforestation
  • Environmental pollution
  • Remote sensing
  • GIS
  • Forest plantation

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for 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 2017 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य कि माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों की शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसंरण 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 ग 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 i 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 attempte 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 l stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • N 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 questio shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in th Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Describe the following in about 150 words each :

(a) परिशुद्धि (प्रिसिशन) खेती
Precision farming

(b) उत्पादी एवं टिकाऊ कृषि के लिए पारिस्थितिक सिद्धांत
Ecological principles for productive and sustainable agriculture

(c) ग्रीनहाऊस प्रभाव और भूमंडलीय तापन (ग्लोबल वार्मिंग)
Greenhouse effect and global warming

(d) कपास उत्पादन में बी.टी. कपास की भूमिका
Role of Bt cotton in cotton production

(e) मृदा स्वास्थ्य
Soil health

Section A

Q2.

(a) पादप पोषकों को कैसे वर्गीकृत करते हैं ? फ़सल उत्पादकता में वे कैसी भूमिका निभाते हैं ?
How are plant nutrients classified ? What role do they play in crop productivity?

(b) जैविक खेती (ऑर्गेनिक फार्मिंग) क्या है ? मृदा उर्वरता और फ़सल उत्पादकता को बनाए रखने में यह कैसे सहायक है ?
What is organic farming ? How does it help in sustaining the soil fertility and crop productivity?

(c) जैविक खरपतवार नियंत्रण विधि का वर्णन उपयुक्त उदाहरणों सहित कीजिए ।
Describe the method of biological weed control with suitable examples.

Section A

Q3.

(a) बुआई और रोपाई द्वारा धान उत्पादन की प्रौद्योगिकियों का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the technologies for seeded and transplanted rice production.

(b) पर्यावरणीय प्रदूषण को कम करने में वनरोपण की भूमिका का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the role of afforestation in minimising environmental pollution.

(c) वन रोपण में सुदूर संवेदन (रिमोट सेंसिंग) और भौगोलिक सूचना तंत्र (जी.आई.एस.) की उपयोगिता का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the utility of remote sensing and GIS in forest plantation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Agriculture Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2017.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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