CS (Main) Exam 2021 Agriculture Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Agriculture Paper II
Subject Agriculture
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the question paper for the CS (Main) Exam, 2021, specifically Agriculture Paper II, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed for a duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions 1 and 5. Candidates must attempt a total of five questions, ensuring at least one from each section. The paper is printed in both Hindi and English, catering to a bilingual examination process. Aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination can use this paper to understand the depth and breadth of the Agriculture subject, focusing on descriptive answers and specific word limits.

Major Topics Covered

  • Gene Pool Concept
  • Genetic Erosion
  • Crop Gene Pool Classification
  • Mass Selection
  • Recurrent Selection
  • Clonal Selection
  • Somatic Hybridization in Agriculture
  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Agriculture
  • Asexual Reproduction
  • Progeny Test
  • Seed Bank
  • Genetically Modified Crops

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, 2021 Agriculture Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper III
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper IV
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 Agriculture Paper II Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Agriculture Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Agriculture Syllabus

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 (क्यू.सी.ए.) 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

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

(a) जीन पूल अवधारणा तथा आनुवंशिक क्षरण से आप क्या समझते हैं ? फ़सल के जीन पूल को वर्गीकृत कीजिए ।

What do you mean by gene pool concept and genetic erosion ? Classify the gene pool of a crop.

(b) सामूहिक चयन, सरल आवर्तक चयन तथा क्लोनल चयन के लाभों तथा हानियों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of mass selection, simple recurrent selection and clonal selection.

(c) कृषि में कायिक (दैहिक) संकरण के महत्त्व को समझाइए ।

Explain the importance of somatic hybridization in agriculture.

(d) कृषि में ‘बौद्धिक संपदा अधिकार (आई.पी.आर.)’ का मुद्दा एक संवेदनशील विषय है । इस कथन का संक्षेप में अपने निष्कर्ष के साथ वर्णन कीजिए ।

'Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)' issue is a sensitive topic in agriculture. Concisely describe this with your conclusions.

(e) निम्नलिखित पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए:
(i) अलैंगिक प्रजनन
(ii) संतति परीक्षण
(iii) बीज बैंक
(iv) आनुवंशिक रूप से संशोधित फसल

Write short notes on the following:
(i) Asexual Reproduction
(ii) Progeny Test
(iii) Seed Bank
(iv) Genetically Modified Crop

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is intended?

This question paper is for the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which paper is this question paper?

This is Agriculture Paper II.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CS (Main) Exam.

What is the maximum marks for Agriculture Paper II?

The maximum marks for Agriculture Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Agriculture Paper II?

The time allowed to complete Agriculture Paper II is three hours.

How many questions are there in Agriculture Paper II?

There are eight questions in Agriculture Paper II.

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