Indian Forest Service Agriculture Paper I 2024 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture Paper - I
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 question paper for Agriculture Paper I, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of a total of eight questions, of which candidates are required to attempt five. Compulsory questions are numbered 1 and 5. From the remaining six questions, three must be attempted, with at least one from each of the two sections, A and B. All questions carry equal marks, and answers must be written in English only. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the IFS Mains examination, providing insights into the types of questions and subject matter tested.

Major Topics Covered

  • Crop Diversification
  • Crop Production
  • Indian Agriculture
  • Plant Nutrients
  • Intercropping
  • Relay Cropping
  • Cropping Intensity
  • Soil Structure
  • Soil Formation
  • Cropping Patterns
  • Crop-weed Competition
  • Water Erosion
  • Wind Erosion
  • Agroforestry Systems
  • Pollution (Air, Water, Soil)
  • Sugarcane Cultivation
  • Soil Productivity
  • Soil Fertility
  • Biological Properties of Soil

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 2023 Agriculture Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC IFS Mains 2024 Agriculture Paper I Solutions
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • UPSC Agriculture Syllabus for Mains
  • 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.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. (a) 8 nature and culture in the Indian context.
8 Describe the criteria of essentiality of plant nutrients given by Arnon.

  • (a) Give an account of criteria for selecting component crops for
  • (b) 8 intercropping system. Explain the term relay cropping. Describe its role in increasing cropping

Q2. (a) 15 along with factors responsible for the same. Explain the critical period of crop-weed competition with suitable

Q3. (a) "Agroforestry systems are more sustainable than cropping systems".
15 Give an account of sources of air, water and soil pollution. Describe the

Q4. (a) Methods of planting (i) Planting season (ii) Seed cane (iii) Propping (iv) (v) Ratooning Differentiate between soil productivity and soil fertility. Explain the

  • (a) 15 factors affecting soil productivity. Explain the biological properties of soil. Write the factors responsible for

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

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

What is the year of this question paper?

The year of this question paper is 2024.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is Agriculture Paper - I.

What is the total number of questions in this paper?

There are a total of eight questions in this paper.

How many questions are to be attempted?

Candidates are required to attempt five questions out of the eight.

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