HPSC 2023 Assistant Scientist (Soil & Agriculture) Question Paper
- Year 2023
- Conducted By HPSC
- Questions 18
- Maximum Marks 150
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Assistant Scientist (Soil & Agriculture Combined) – 2023 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | HPSC |
| Paper | Soil & Agriculture Combined |
| Subject | Soil & Agriculture |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Number of Questions | 18 |
| Question Type | Mixed (descriptive + objective) |
This dataset consolidates the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) 2023 examination for Assistant Scientist with a focus on Soil and Agriculture Combined. The paper allows candidates to attempt 15 of 18 questions in a 3-hour window for 150 marks, with all questions in English. Page 2 presents descriptive/short-answer prompts on diverse topics such as male sterility in crops, soil health programs, Kisan Krishi Vikas Kendras (KVKs), integrated weed management, climate change concepts (greenhouse effect/global warming), C3/C4 photosynthesis, agroforestry, plant defense signaling (salicylic and jasmonic acids), precision agriculture, tomato physiological disorders, mutation breeding, and fertilizer use efficiency. Page 1 contains exam metadata and paper-specific instructions. This SEO-focused reconstruction aligns with both pages to support search visibility and extractable content for learning resources.
Major Topics Covered
- Soil Health Card Programme
- KVKs in India
- Integrated Weed Management
- Greenhouse effect and Global warming
- C3 and C4 photosynthesis
- Agroforestry
- Plant defense signaling (salicylic acid, jasmonic acid)
- Precision agriculture
- Physiological disorders of tomato
- Mutation breeding
- Nutrient use efficiency (N, P, K)
- Male sterility in crops
- Fertilizer management
- Soil fertility
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Extension & technology transfer
- Haryana Government Jobs
- Question paper formats
- Exam instructions
- Soil & Agriculture science
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Instructions
- There are eighteen (18) questions, all printed in English only.
- (ii) Each question carry ten marks.
- (iii) (iv) Word limit in questions, wherever specified should be adhered to.
- Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
- Unless (v) struck off, attempt of a question will 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.
- (vi) Answer to the questions must be confined only to the space provided for each question.
- No extra/additional sheet will be provided.
- Answer must be written in the authorized medium.
- No marks will be (vii) given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Questions (page 2)
Q1. Suring Sale winston? 1. What are the different types of male sterility usually found in crop plants? Enumerate with examples. (Word limit 300) 10
Q2. Write your understanding of Soil Health Card Programme launched by the Government of India, the progress achieved so far and your suggestions for 10 its improvement, if any. (Word limit 300) 3. Briefly explain the role and responsibilities of KVKs in India. 10 (Word limit 300) 4. Give an overview of Integrated Weed Management. (Word limit 300) 10 5. What is greenhouse effect? Describe the phenomenon of global warming. 10 (Word limit 300) 6. Differentiate between C-3 and C-4 plants. (Word limit 300) 10 4. 7. Agroforestry enhances productivity on a sustainable basis. Substantiate. 10 (Word limit 300) 8. Explain how salicylic acid and jasmonic acid play a vital role in plant 10 defense. (Word limit 300) 9. What are the applications and benefits of precision agriculture? 10 (Word limit 300) 10. What are the physiological disorders of tomato and their remedies? 10 (Word limit 300) 11. What is mutation breeding? Discuss the role of mutation breeding in crop improvement with suitable examples in context of India. (Word limit 300) 12. How can the use efficiency of N, P and K fertilizers be enhanced in crop production, nutrient-wise? (Word limit 300) 10 \overline{\mathbf2} HPSC/64B
Q2. Write your understanding of Soil Health Card Programme launched by the Government of India, the progress achieved so far and your suggestions for 10 its improvement, if any. (Word limit 300) 3. Briefly explain the role and responsibilities of KVKs in India. 10 (Word limit 300) 4. Give an overview of Integrated Weed Management. (Word limit 300) 10 5. What is greenhouse effect? Describe the phenomenon of global warming. 10 (Word limit 300) 6. Differentiate between C-3 and C-4 plants. (Word limit 300) 10 4. 7. Agroforestry enhances productivity on a sustainable basis. Substantiate. 10 (Word limit 300) 8. Explain how salicylic acid and jasmonic acid play a vital role in plant 10 defense. (Word limit 300) 9. What are the applications and benefits of precision agriculture? 10 (Word limit 300) 10. What are the physiological disorders of tomato and their remedies? 10 (Word limit 300) 11. What is mutation breeding? Discuss the role of mutation breeding in crop improvement with suitable examples in context of India. (Word limit 300) 12. How can the use efficiency of N, P and K fertilizers be enhanced in crop production, nutrient-wise? (Word limit 300) 10 \overline{\mathbf2} HPSC/64B
Q3. 3. Briefly explain the role and responsibilities of KVKs in India. (Word limit 300)
Q4. 4. Give an overview of Integrated Weed Management. (Word limit 300)
Q5. 5. What is greenhouse effect? Describe the phenomenon of global warming. (Word limit 300)
Q6. 6. Differentiate between C-3 and C-4 plants. (Word limit 300)
Q7. 7. Agroforestry enhances productivity on a sustainable basis. Substantiate. (Word limit 300)
Q8. 8. Explain how salicylic acid and jasmonic acid play a vital role in plant defense. (Word limit 300)
Q9. 9. What are the applications and benefits of precision agriculture? (Word limit 300)
Q10. 10. What are the physiological disorders of tomato and their remedies? (Word limit 300)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the exam name and year?
Assistant Scientist (Soil & Agriculture Combined) – 2023, conducted by HPSC.
Which organization conducts this exam?
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC).
How many questions are there and how many must be attempted?
There are eighteen questions; a candidate must attempt fifteen.
What is the duration and maximum marks of the paper?
Duration is 3 hours; maximum marks are 150.
In which language are the questions printed?
All questions are printed in English only.
What is the paper format for this exam?
The paper includes descriptive/short-answer type questions; Page 2 lists the objective/descriptive prompts.