Section A
UPSC IFS Main 2023 Agriculture Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2023
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Agriculture Paper - I |
| Subject | Agriculture |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This document contains the Agriculture Paper I from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2023. It comprises a total of eight questions, with candidates required to attempt five. Compulsory questions are numbered 1 and 5. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of various aspects of agriculture relevant to forestry and environmental management. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation for the IFS Main exam.
Major Topics Covered
- Vegetable oil production
- Green manuring
- Brown manuring
- Abiotic stresses
- Agricultural production
- Nanofertilizers
- Natural resources sustainability
- Weed management
- Environmental pollution
- Crop diversification
- High-yielding varieties
- Saline soils
- Sodic soils
- Agroforestry systems
- Livelihood security
- Agroecological zoning
- Maize cultivation
- Intercropping
- Mixed cropping
- Biofertilizers
- Integrated nutrient management
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
- IFS Main 2023 Agriculture Paper II
- IFS Main 2022 Agriculture Paper I
- UPSC Agriculture Optional Papers
- IFS Main 2023 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
- IFS Main Agriculture Syllabus
- UPSC Main Exam Syllabus
- IFS Main Exam Pattern
- UPSC Exam 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
Q2. Describe the good cultivation practices for short-term initial control of weeds in crops. Give an elaborate account of agronomic practices for managing the problems of environmental pollution. Explain the term 'crop diversification'. Discuss the contribution of high-yielding short-duration varieties in crop intensification and diversification in India.
Section A
Q3. Write the characteristics and reclamation of saline soils and sodic soils. Explain various concepts of agroforestry systems and discuss their roles in livelihood security in rural India. Discuss the geographic factors used by the National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS & LUP) for agroecological zoning in India.
Section A
Q4. Describe the cultivation of maize in respect of the following : Differentiate between intercropping and mixed cropping. Explain the terms 'additive series', 'replacement series' and 'land equivalent ratio' with examples. Describe the role of biofertilizers in success of integrated nutrient management and nutrient availability in India.
(i) Types of maize
(ii) Earthing up
(iii) Water management
(iv) Weed management
(v) Harvesting
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is for Agriculture Paper - I.
What is the conducting body for this examination?
The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
In which year was this examination held?
The examination was held in 2023.
How many questions are there in total in Agriculture Paper - I?
There are eight questions in total.
How many questions are to be attempted in Agriculture Paper - I?
Candidates are required to attempt five questions.