UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Agriculture Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture Paper II
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, specifically Agriculture Paper II. The paper is designed to be attempted within three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected topics and difficulty level in Agriculture.

Major Topics Covered

  • Agriculture
  • Cell Cycle
  • Heterosis
  • Marker-Assisted Selection
  • Grow-out test
  • Plant Mineral Nutrients
  • Mutagenesis
  • Double Haploid
  • Plant Breeding

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 2025 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Agriculture Optional Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Agriculture Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2025 Agriculture Paper II Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subjects Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशत: दिया गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) 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 in 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 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:

(a) Define cell cycle. Describe different types and phases of cell cycle.

(b) Briefly discuss significant features of heterosis and explain the dominance and overdominance hypotheses of heterosis, giving their main features.

(c) Define Marker-Assisted Selection and give suitable examples. Discuss the applications of marker-assisted selection in recurrent selection, gene pyramiding and QTL introgression.

(d) Define 'Grow-out test'. Explain briefly the methods of roguing in seed fields.

(e) Classify plant mineral nutrients based on biochemical functions. How do excess minerals in the soil limit the plant growth?

Section A

Q2. (a) Explain mutagenesis with its classification. Discuss briefly the mechanisms of action of alkylating agents and azide mutagens in crop improvement. (b) Give an account on double haploid and its applications in plant breeding. Also discuss the production methods of haploid.

(a) Explain mutagenesis with its classification. Discuss briefly the mechanisms of action of alkylating agents and azide mutagens in crop improvement.

(b) Give an account on double haploid and its applications in plant breeding. Also discuss the production methods of haploid.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Agriculture Paper II.

What is the year of the examination?

The examination year is 2025.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for Agriculture Paper II?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Agriculture Paper II?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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