UPSC Civil Services Mains 2019 Agriculture Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • 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 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture Paper II
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019, Agriculture Paper II. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of agriculture. The exam allows three hours to complete 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, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in public service through the Civil Services examination, particularly those specializing in agriculture.

Major Topics Covered

  • Mutation
  • Crop Improvement
  • Seed Dormancy
  • Plant Nutrition
  • Plant Physiology
  • Patent System
  • Plant Variety Protection
  • Storage Pests of Pulses
  • Cell Structure
  • Pedigree Method
  • Seed Testing
  • Seed Viability
  • Seed Vigour
  • Genetic Purity

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 Examination 2019 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Agriculture Paper II
  • UPSC Agriculture Optional Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2019 Agriculture Paper II Answer Key
  • Expert Solutions for UPSC Agriculture Paper II 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 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 अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) उत्परिवर्तन (म्यूटेशन) को परिभाषित कीजिए । इसके वर्गीकरण तथा फ़सल सुधार में इसकी भूमिका का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Define mutation. Write its classification and role in crop improvement.

(b) प्रसुप्त (डॉरमेन्ट) व कठोर (हार्ड) बीजों को परिभाषित कीजिए । बीजों में प्रसुप्ति (डॉरमेन्सी) के दैहिक-क्रियात्मक आधार का वर्णन इस समस्या के निदान के तरीकों के साथ कीजिए ।

Define dormant and hard seeds. Describe the physiological basis of seed dormancy along with methods to overcome this problem.

(c) पौधों की वृद्धि व विकास में किसी पोषक तत्त्व को कब आवश्यक माना जाता है ? विद्यमान 16 आवश्यक पोषक तत्त्वों की सूची में नवीनतम किस तत्त्व का संकलन किया गया है ? इस तत्त्व की कमी के लक्षणों व इसके कार्यों का उल्लेख कीजिए।

What makes a nutrient element become essential for plant growth and development ? Which is the latest addition in the existing list of 16 essential plant nutrients ? Mention its deficiency symptoms and functions.

(d) पेटेंट प्रणाली पादप किस्म संरक्षण प्रणाली से किस तरह भिन्न है ?

How is the patent system different from plant variety protection system?

(e) दलहनों के भण्डारण नाशीजीवों को उनके नुकसान करने की प्रकृति के आधार पर सूचीबद्ध कीजिए। उनके प्रबन्धन के तरीकों को लिखिए।

Enlist the storage pests of pulses with their nature of damage. Write their management practices.

Section A

Q2.

(a) कोशिका संरचना के प्रमुख घटक क्या हैं ? उनके कार्यों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

What are the major components that constitute cell structure ? Describe their functions.

(b) वंशावली (पेडिग्री) विधि को परिभाषित कीजिए तथा फ़सल सुधार में इसके महत्त्व का उपयुक्त उदाहरणों सहित वर्णन कीजिए ।

Define pedigree method and give its importance in crop improvement, with suitable examples.

(c) बीज परीक्षण के महत्त्वपूर्ण उद्देश्यों का बीजों की जीवनक्षमता, बीज ओज एवं किसी किस्म की आनुवंशिक शुद्धता की परीक्षण विधियों के साथ वर्णन कीजिए ।

Write important objectives of seed testing along with the methods used for testing of seed viability, seed vigour and genetic purity of a variety.

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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 conducting body?

The conducting body is the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

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.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total.

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