Section A
Indian Forest Service 2023 Agriculture Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2023
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Agriculture Paper - II |
| Subject | Agriculture |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This document contains the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Agriculture Paper II question paper, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 8 questions, with instructions to attempt 5, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and three from the remaining six, with at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the IFS Main examination, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge required in Agriculture.
Major Topics Covered
- Plasma membrane structure and functions
- Passport data of genetic resources
- Germplasm collection and conservation
- Classes of seeds
- Certified seed production
- Plant physiology in agriculture
- Linkage detection in recombinant breeding
- Chromosome structure models
- Apomixis and Parthenogenesis
- Quantitative traits and Qualitative traits
- Recurrent Selection for General Combining Ability (RSGCA)
- Recurrent Selection for Specific Combining Ability (RSSCA)
- Avoidance and Non-Preference
- Penetrance and Expressivity
- Chlorophyll pigments
- Anatomy and cytology of stomata
- Factors affecting stomatal movement
- Field and seed standards for breeder seed production
- Wheat and maize seed standards
- Components of genetic variance
- Estimation of genetic variance
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 2023 Agriculture Paper - I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2022 Agriculture Paper - II
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper - I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Agriculture Paper - II Answer Key
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
- Agriculture Syllabus for Competitive Exams
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern for Mains
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.
- Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
Questions (page 2)
Section A
Q2. What are chromosome structure models ? Describe various models with the help of suitable diagrams. Which models are widely accepted and why? Differentiate between the following : Write a note on chlorophyll pigments.
(i) Apomixis and Parthenogenesis
(ii) Quantitative traits and Qualitative traits
(iii) Recurrent Selection for General Combining Ability (RSGCA) and Recurrent Selection for Specific Combining Ability (RSSCA)
(iv) Avoidance and Non-Preference
(v) Penetrance and Expressivity
Section A
Q3. Write in detail about the anatomy and cytology of stomata. Also, explain about the factors affecting stomatal movement. Explain the various parameters of field and seed standards for breeder seed production. Write the field and seed standards for wheat and maize. What are the components of genetic variance ? How are these components estimated?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam for which this paper is?
This is the Agriculture Paper - II for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
Which conducting body released this question paper?
The question paper was released by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the year of this examination paper?
The year of this examination paper is 2023.
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject of this paper is Agriculture.
How many questions are there in total in this paper?
There are a total of EIGHT questions in this paper.
How many questions are to be attempted?
FIVE questions are to be attempted.