CS (Main) Exam 2018 Agriculture Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture (Paper I)
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Agriculture Paper I from the CS (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2018. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of agricultural science. It consists of a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions 1 and 5. Candidates are required to answer a total of five questions, choosing at least one from each section. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This question paper is a valuable resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Mains examination, providing insights into the types of questions asked and the expected depth of knowledge.

Major Topics Covered

  • Global warming
  • Crop productivity
  • Contingency planning
  • Dryland agriculture
  • Rainfed agriculture
  • Hybrids
  • High yielding varieties
  • Food security
  • Water saving irrigation
  • Agricultural marketing
  • Water harvesting
  • Agro-ecosystems
  • Soil organic matter
  • NGOs
  • Self Help Groups
  • Technology dissemination
  • Direct seeded aerobic rice
  • SRI method
  • Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
  • Remote Sensing
  • Indian Agriculture

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) EXAM 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

  • CS (MAIN) EXAM 2017 Agriculture Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM 2019 Agriculture Paper I
  • UPSC Agriculture Optional Previous Year Papers
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM 2018 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Agriculture Optional Syllabus
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उद्घिखित 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.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE 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 Ouestion-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में वर्णन कीजिए:
Describe the following in about 150 words each:

(a) भूमण्डलीय तापन (ग्लोबल वार्मिंग) एवं इसका फसल उत्पादकता पर प्रभाव
Global warming and its impact on crop productivity

(b) शुष्क एवं बारानी कृषि हेतु आसंग योजना
Contingency planning in dryland/rainfed agriculture

(c) खाद्य सुरक्षा के राष्ट्रीय लक्ष्य के परिपूर्णन हेतु संकर व उच्च उत्पादित प्रजातियों की भूमिका
Role of hybrids/high yielding varieties to meet national goal of food security

(d) जल उपयोग दक्षता बढ़ाने हेतु सही जल संचय सिंचाई पद्धतियां
Precise water saving irrigation practices to enhance water use efficiency

(e) भारत में वृषि विपणन के सुधार के लिए पहल
Initiatives for improving agricultural marketing in India

Section A

Q2.

(a) विभिन्न परिस्थितिकी तंत्र के अन्तर्गत जल संचयन के प्रकार एवं महत्व पर चर्चा कीजिए।
Discuss the importance and method of water harvesting under different agro-ecosystems.

(b) मृदा जैव पदार्थ मात्रा को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों के बारे में समझायें । मृदा जैव पदार्थ बढ़ाने हेतु तकनीकों का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Explain the factors affecting soil organic matter content. Describe the techniques to increase soil organic matter.

(c) कृषि विकास हेतु तकनीकी विस्तार में गैर सरकारी संगठनों एवं स्वयं सहायता समूहों की भूमिका क्या है ?
What is role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Self Help Groups in technology dissemination for agricultural development?

Section A

Q3.

(a) धान की सीधी एरोबिक बुवाई एवं एस. आर. आई. पद्धति की प्रथाओं का तुलनात्मक वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the comparative package of practices for direct seeded aerobic rice and S.R.I.

(b) कृषि विज्ञान केन्द्रों की जिम्मेदारियां क्या हैं ? कृषि विज्ञान केन्द्र कृषि तकनीकों के विस्तार एवं किसानों के सामाजिक-आर्थिक उत्थान में किस तरह से सहायक है ?
What are the mandates of Krishi Vigyan Kendras? How KVKs are helping in dissemination of agricultural technologies and upliftment of socio-economic conditions of farmers?

(c) भारतीय कृषि के परिपेक्ष्य में सुदूर संवेदन (रिमोट सेन्सिंग) की उपयोगिता के बारे में चर्चा कीजिये।
Discuss the utility of Remote Sensing in context of Indian Agriculture.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (MAIN) EXAM.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the CS (MAIN) EXAM?

The exam is conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Agriculture, specifically Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper I is 250.

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The time allowed is Three Hours.

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