UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Agriculture Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper AGRICULTURE (Paper I)
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022, Paper I for Agriculture. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of agricultural concepts. It consists of 8 descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level for the Agriculture subject in the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Precision Farming
  • Propagation of forest plants
  • Bioagents and Bio-herbicides
  • Nitrogen use efficiency in rice
  • Soil pollution
  • Organic and Natural Farming
  • Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)
  • System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
  • Conservation of forest flora and fauna
  • Soil acidity

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM 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 Exam 2022 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted 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 be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No 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 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.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में वर्णन कीजिए :
Describe the following in about 150 words each :

(a) “भौगोलिक सूचना प्रणाली” (जी.आइ.एस.) क्या है ? इसके तत्त्वों एवं इसकी कृषि में संभावनाओं की विवेचना करें ।
What is "Geographic Information System" (GIS)? Discuss its elements and prospects in agriculture.

(b) “परिशुद्ध खेती” क्या है ? संसाधन संरक्षण हेतु इसके विभिन्न पहलुओं को लिखें ।
What is "precision farming"? Write its different aspects for resource conservation.

(c) वानिकी पौधों के प्रवर्धन की विभिन्न विधियों का वर्णन करें ।
Describe various methods for propagation of forest plants.

(d) जैव कारकों एवं जैव खरपतवारनाशियों के सफल चयन मापदण्डों की विवेचना करें । खरपतवारों के जैव नियंत्रण के कम से कम दो उदाहरणों का उल्लेख करें।
Discuss selection criteria of successful bioagent and bio-herbicides. State at least two examples of biocontrol of weeds.

(e) रोपित धान में नत्रजन उपयोग दक्षता को कैसे बढ़ाया जा सकता है ?
How to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in transplanted rice?

Section A

Q2.

(a) मृदा प्रदुषण के लिए उत्तरदायी विभिन्न कारकों को लिखें। मृदा प्रदूषण को कम करने में जैविक एवं प्राकृतिक खेती कैसे भूमिका निभा सकती है ?
Write the various factors responsible for soil pollution. How organic and natural farming can play role in minimizing soil pollution?

(b) धान की सीधी बुवाई (डी.एस.आर.) एवं धान सघनता पद्धति (एस.आर.आई.) का क्या महत्त्व है ? सीधी बुवाई वाले धान की कृषि कार्यप्रणाली का वर्णन करें।
What is the significance of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and System of Rice Intensi- fication (SRI) ? Describe the package of practices for direct seeded rice.

(c) वनों में वनस्पति एवं जीव समूहों के दीर्घकालिक संरक्षण हेतु विभिन्न चरणों की विवेचना करें।
Discuss various steps for long term conservation of forest flora and fauna.

Section A

Q3.

(a) मृदा अम्लता फसल उत्पादन को कैसे प्रभावित करती है ? मृदा अम्लता के सुधार हेतु विभिन्न विधियों को विस्तार पूर्वक लिखिये ।
How soil acidity affects crop production? Elaborate the remedial procedures of soil acidity.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2022.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject and paper name for this question paper?

The subject is Agriculture, and the paper name is AGRICULTURE (Paper I).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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