Section A
Indian Forest Service 2025 Agriculture Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Agriculture Paper - I |
| Subject | Agriculture |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This document contains the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025, specifically Agriculture Paper - I, conducted by UPSC. It includes instructions for candidates and a preview of the questions. The paper consists of 8 questions, out of which 5 are to be attempted, with compulsory questions 1 and 5. Candidates must select at least one question from each of the two sections, A and B, from the remaining six. Answers are to be written in English only. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Mains stage of the IFS examination, providing insights into the subject matter and question format.
Major Topics Covered
- Soil Structure
- Hedgerow Intercropping
- Ecosystem Factors
- Crop Varieties
- Irrigation Water Quality
- Agroforestry
- Social Forestry
- Organic Matter Decomposition
- Crop Productivity
- Wheat Cultivation
- Weed Management
- Biodiversity
- Nitrogen Losses
- Denitrification
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Indian Forest Service (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
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Agriculture Paper I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025 Agriculture Paper II
- UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 General Studies Paper I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025 Agriculture Paper I Answer Key
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Agriculture Syllabus
- UPSC Mains Agriculture Syllabus
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Instructions
- There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
- Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
- 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.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
Questions (page 2)
Q1. Enlist the types of soil structure and explain the prism-like structure. Explain the term 'hedgerow intercropping'. Give an account of its advantages. Explain the biotic and abiotic factors in the ecosystem. How have short duration varieties of crops contributed in increasing food grains production in India? Calculate the residual sodium carbonate (RSC) content of the irrigation water and give comments for the use of irrigation purpose.
Section A
Q2. Differentiate between agroforestry and social forestry. Give an account of agroforestry systems in India. Describe the microbiological aspects of organic matter decomposition. Discuss the effects of climatic elements on crop productivity in India.
Section A
Q3. Discuss the cultivation of wheat in respect of the following : Give the characteristics of weeds. Discuss the role of exotic weeds on biodiversity with suitable examples. Enlist the various ways of nitrogen losses from soil-plant system. Explain the denitrification losses of nitrogen.
((i)) Species
((ii)) Crop rotation
((iii)) Sowing time
((iv)) Nutrient management
((v)) Weed management
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
What is the year of this question paper?
The year of this question paper is 2025.
Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?
The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
Which paper is this question paper for?
This question paper is for Agriculture Paper - I.
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject of this paper is Agriculture.
How many questions are there in total?
There are a total of EIGHT questions in this paper.