HCS Agriculture Mains 2021 Question Paper

Haryana Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2021

  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By Haryana Government
  • Questions 16
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2021
Year 2021
Conducting Body Haryana Government
Paper Agriculture
Subject Agriculture
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 16
Question Type Descriptive and section-wise

This dataset provides a repaired OCR extraction for the Haryana Government Agriculture HCS Ex.Br. & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2021 (Pages 1–2). It includes metadata such as year 2021, maximum marks 200, duration 3 hours, bilingual (Hindi-English) content, and a two-section format with Section A and Section B. Page 2 contains five descriptive questions with subparts in Section A (Q1–Q5) totaling 30 + 14 × 4 marks. The objective_questions_preview captures five main questions after OCR repair. SEO fields cover topics, keywords, FAQs, and image metadata to support search indexing.

Major Topics Covered

  • Soil science
  • pH and nutrient availability
  • Agricultural extension
  • NGOs in agriculture
  • Dryland farming
  • Farming systems research
  • Agricultural development
  • Speculation
  • Hedging
  • Future trading
  • Drought resistance
  • Mechanisms of drought resistance
  • Herbicide resistance
  • Weed management
  • Food security
  • Population growth
  • Risk management in farming
  • Agricultural policy
  • Vision 2020
  • NITI Aayog

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  • 2021 AGRICULTURE Expression and internal C.Jesy neitelment कृषि lel Discuss the importance of Let by the Find Henry Find Control of Maximum Marks : 200 Time : 3 hours ] | अधिकतम अंक : 200 समय : 3 घंटे ] characteristics of NGO's and their approach i Instructions (निर्देश): १९०० का विशेषत्व और कृषि प्रसार कार्य में उनका दृष्टिकोण को बताएँ। This paper is divided into two Sections, Section—A and Section—B. (i) মাটোৰ কৰি অন্তৰ্থা ন স্কেন্দ্ৰীন কৰে ৰ ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड—A और खंड—B umat zi jadW (b) HEI FOR A BART REALD Each Section contains eight questions. (ii) ong speculation, hedging and an olaitricotti (19) - Il प्रत्येक खंड में आठ प्रश्न हैं। b ai slot tradt प्यकलेशन /अटकलबाजी, हेर्दिल।
  • त्रीखिम या खतरा भरा और महिल्य की देखि। A candidate has to attempt twelve questions. (iii) एक परीक्षार्थी को बारह प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है। Question Nos. 1 and 9 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any (iv) ten are to be attempted choosing five from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 9 अनिवार्य हैं और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं दस का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड development of berbind से पाँच-पाँच प्रश्नों को हल करना है।
  • शास्त्रारी प्रतिप्राध्य व्या है ? शाममार्ग में शामनारी अतिरोध है । Question Nos. 1 and 9 consist of five parts each. Each part will be of (v) 6 marks. Word limit will be 150 (in relevant subjects only). प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 9 के पाँच-पाँच भाग हैं।
  • प्रत्येक भाग के लिए 6 अंक निर्धारित हैं।
  • शब्द संख्या 150 तक सीमित है (मात्र सम्बद्ध विषयों में)।
  • (vi) Remaining questions will be of 14 marks each. but shall be all the ymmasi शेष प्रश्न 14 अंकों के प्रति प्रश्न होंगे।
  • खतरा और अभिएकाशता में क्या अंतर है? कविकार्य में या Assets

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(a) 1. Answer the following questions : 6 × 5 = 30 Discuss the importance of soil pH on nutrient availability to plants. (Hindi) पादपों को पोषण उपलब्धता पर मृदा/मिट्टी pH के महत्व का विवेचन करें।

(b) State the characteristics of NGO's and their approach for agricultural extension. (Hindi) NGO का विशेषत्व और कृषि प्रसार कार्य में उनका दृष्टिकोण को बताएँ।

(c) Write the importance of dryland farming in Indian Agriculture. (Hindi) भारतीय कृषि व्यवस्था में शुष्कभूमि कृषि का महत्व को लिखें।

(d) What is farming systems research and extension? (Hindi) कृषितंत्र/सिस्टम में रिसर्च/प्रयोग या जाँच और प्रसार क्या है？

(e) Differentiate among speculation, hedging and future trading. Mention their role in development. (Hindi) स्पेकुलेशन/अटकलबाजी, हेजिंग/जोखिम या खतरा भरा और भविष्य की ट्रेडिंग में अतर को स्पष्ट करें। विकास कार्यों में इनकी भूमिका की एक संक्षिप्त आलोचना करें।

Q2. What is meant by drought resistance? Explain the mechanism of drought resistance. 14 सूखा प्रतिरोध का क्या अर्थ है? सूखा प्रतिरोध प्रणाली की व्याख्या करें। 3. What is herbicide resistance? What are the reasons for development of herbicide resistance among weeds? Suggest measures to avoid or delay the development of herbicide resistance. 14 शाकनाशी प्रतिरोध क्या है? घासपात में शाकनाशी प्रतिरोध के विकास का क्या कारण हैं? शाकनाशी प्रतिरोध को दूर रखने या इससे बचने के उपायों पर अपने सुझाव दीजिए। @ bread activesuQ 6 marks. Word 4. Briefly summarize 'Food security and growing population-Vision 2020' document of NITI Aayog. 14 ‘खाद्य सुरक्षा और बढ़ती आबादी–विजन 2020’ के नीति आयोग के दस्तावेज़ का संक्षेप में सार प्रस्तुत करें। 5. Differentiate risk and uncertainty. Discuss the measures to mitigate risk in farming. 14 खतरा और अनिश्चयता में क्या अंतर है? कृषिकार्य में या खेती में खतरे को कैसे घटाया जा सकता है? Agriculture/25A \overline{\mathbf2} AST Surfusing

Q3. 3. What is herbicide resistance? What are the reasons for development of herbicide resistance among weeds? Suggest measures to avoid or delay the development of herbicide resistance.

Q4. 4. Briefly summarize 'Food security and growing population-Vision 2020' document of NITI Aayog.

Q5. 5. Differentiate risk and uncertainty. Discuss the measures to mitigate risk in farming.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum marks and duration of the exam?

Maximum marks: 200. Time allowed: 3 hours.

How many sections are in the paper and what are they called?

Two sections: Section A and Section B.

Which questions are compulsory in the paper?

Questions 1 and 9 are compulsory.

How many questions must be attempted and from where?

Ten questions total; five from each section.

What is the paper code and subject?

Paper code: Agriculture/25A. Subject: Agriculture.

Which languages are available for this paper?

Hindi and English.

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