Agriculture
- Year 2023
- Conducted By Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Agriculture (HCS Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Paper | Agriculture |
| Subject | Agriculture |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Descriptive + sectional |
This document summarizes the Haryana HCS Ex.Br. & Other Allied Services Mains Agriculture paper (5310) for 2023. Page 1 outlines the exam structure (two sections, five questions attempted, Q1 and Q5 compulsory). Page 2 provides descriptive, multi-part questions for Section A, covering topics such as 4R fertilizer protocol, Universal Soil Loss Equation, climate-smart agriculture, Triticale cross, carbon credits, agronomic biofortification, drip irrigation, soil buffering capacity, and organic farming principles. The material combines English and Hindi prompts, with sub-parts explicitly listed (a, b, c, d, e).
Major Topics Covered
- Agriculture
- Fertilizer management
- 4R protocol
- Slow-release fertilizers
- Soil erosion
- Universal Soil Loss Equation
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Triticale
- Carbon credits
- Agronomic biofortification
- Zinc and iron biofortification
- Drip irrigation
- Trickle irrigation
- Soil buffer capacity
- Nutrient availability
- Organic farming
- Organic farming principles
- Soil health
- Sustainable agriculture
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Agriculture (HCS Ex.Br.) & Other Allied preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
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Instructions
- 2023 Agriculture कृषि Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200 समय: 3 घंटे अधिकतम अंक : 200
- This paper is divided into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B. ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड-A और खंड-B
- Each Section contains four (4) questions. प्रत्येक खंड में चार प्रश्न है।
- Candidate has to attempt five questions in all. परीक्षार्थी को पांच प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है।
- Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE questions are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य है और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं तीन का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड से एक प्रश्न को हल करना है।
- Word limit in questions, where specified, should be adhered to. प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. प्रत्येक प्रश्न/ भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
- Questions are printed in English & Hindi languages.
- In case of any ambiguity in translation of any question, English version shall be treated as final. प्रत्येक प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में छपा है। प्रश्नों के अनुवाद में किसी अस्पष्टता की स्थिति में, अंग्रेजी सस्करण को ही अन्तिम माना जाएगा। wi verio whil tentam officent princip sotian tends 103 at am ball, prames ansono lo esig anno athia A little to be not believed them as it is the state.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. Q2: Write answers of the following questions. (10 marks) 2(a) Define agronomic biofortification. How biofortification of food and fodder crops with zinc and iron is important for human and animal health? (Word limit: 250)
Q3. Q3: 2(b) Discuss trickle or drip irrigation systems and their advantages. (Word limit: 300) / ट्रिकल या डिप सिंचाई प्रणाली और उनके लाभों पर चर्चा करें। (शब्द सीमा: 300)
Q4. Q4: What is soil buffer capacity? How it affects nutrient availability? (Word limit: 300) (15 marks) / मृदा बफर क्षमता क्या है? यह पोषक तत्वों की उपलब्धता को कैसे प्रभावित करता है? (शब्द सीमा: 300) (15 marks)
Q5. Q5: What makes organic farming distinct from other farming systems? / जैविक खेती को अन्य कृषि प्रणालियों से क्या अलग बनाता है?
Q6. Q6: 3(b) Write principles of organic farming. (Word limit: 300) / जैविक खेती को अन्य कृषि प्रणालियों से क्या अलग बनाता है? जैविक खेती के सिद्धांत लिखिए। (शब्द सीमा: 300)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the full exam name and year?
Agriculture (HCS Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam, 2023.
How many sections are in the paper?
Two sections: Section A and Section B.
How many questions must a candidate attempt?
Five questions in total; Q1 and Q5 are compulsory; at least one question from each section.
What languages are the questions printed in?
Questions are printed in English and Hindi.
What is the time duration and maximum marks?
Time: 3 hours; Maximum Marks: 200.
What topics are covered in Section A Q1 subparts?
4R protocol in fertilizer application; Universal Soil Loss Equation; climate-smart agriculture; Triticale cross; carbon credits.