Indian Forest Service 2022 Agriculture Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2022
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2022 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Agriculture Paper-II |
| Subject | Agriculture |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This document contains the official question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2022, specifically for Agriculture Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of agriculture, crucial for aspiring forest officers. The paper includes a mix of compulsory and optional questions, requiring candidates to demonstrate their understanding of various agricultural concepts, techniques, and their applications in crop improvement and seed production. This resource is vital for aspirants preparing for the IFS Main examination, offering a clear view of the expected question types and difficulty level.
Major Topics Covered
- Cell wall origin and functions
- Seed quality factors
- Seed production
- Male sterility in crops
- Crop improvement
- Enzyme activity in plants
- Molecular markers in crop improvement
- Sex-linked and sex-limited characters
- C3 and C4 plants
- Epistasis and dominance
- Recurrent selection
- Mitosis cell division
- DNA structure
- Plant breeding
- Biotic stress tolerance
- Seed production and marketing
- Seed treatment
- Variability creation in crops
- Population improvement
- Imbibition
- Osmosis
- Diffusion
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 2022 Agriculture Paper-I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2021 Agriculture Paper-II
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2022 General Studies Paper-I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2022 Agriculture Paper-II Answer Key
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
- Agriculture Syllabus for UPSC Exams
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern for Mains
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.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- 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.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. (a) Differentiate between the following : 5 × 3 = 15 Sex-linked and sex-limited characters (i) (ii) C3 and C4 plants (iii) Epistasis and dominance gene interaction Explain the method of recurrent selection. Write the importance of combining (b) ability in crop improvement. 15 Explain the mechanism of interphase in mitosis cell division. (c) 10 З. Describe the detailed structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as prepared by (a) Watson and Crick with suitable diagram. 15 Describe backcross method of plant breeding and its application in (b) development of biotic stress tolerant or resistant varieties with suitable examples. 15 Discuss the role of public and private sector organizations in seed production (c) and marketing in India. 10 What is seed treatment?
Q4. (a) production programmes. 15 (b) Explain the methods for creating the variability. How are the types of selection responsible for population improvement in crop plants?
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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 2022.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This question paper is for Agriculture Paper-II.
Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?
The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the maximum marks for Agriculture Paper-II?
The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper-II is 200.
What is the time allowed to complete the paper?
The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.