| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2021 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Agriculture Paper - I |
| Subject | Agriculture |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the Agriculture Paper I from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2021, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of agriculture, with a total of 8 questions, of which 5 are to be attempted. It carries a maximum of 200 marks and allows three hours for completion. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Indian Forest Service, providing a clear understanding of the expected difficulty level and subject coverage. The paper is divided into two sections, A and B, with compulsory questions and specific choices to be made.
Section A
(a) Establish the relationship between Nature, Indian culture and Indian agriculture.
(b) List down the principles of ecology.
(c) Enlist different groups of soils found in India and discuss any one in detail.
(d) Explain various concepts of agroforestry and discuss their benefits towards sustainable development.
(e) Describe technological options for stabilizing agricultural production in rainfed areas.
Section A
(a) Environmental pollution is hazardous to crops. Describe with examples.
(b) Describe the role of organic matter in maintaining soil productivity.
(c) Enlist the problems of dryland agriculture and describe soil constraints in detail.
Section A
(a) Enlist the methods of weed control and discuss the physical control of weeds in detail.
(b) Discuss Integrated Farming System (IFS) with suitable examples. How can IFS improve livelihoods of small and marginal farmers?
(c) Enlist the factors for conserving moisture and improving the productivity of soil and describe the vegetative cover factor in detail.
Section A
(a) What is Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) ? Give advantages and disadvantages of LER.
(b) Discuss the factors affecting phosphate fixation in soil.
(c) Write a short note on contour bunding to prevent soil erosion.
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The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
This is for Agriculture Paper - I.
The conducting body is UPSC.
The examination year is 2021.
The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper - I is 200.
The time allowed is Three Hours.