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AGRICULTURE (PAPER-I)
Maximum Marks : 250
Time Alowed : Three Hours
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
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, 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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gug-A / SECTION-A
each: 10×5=50
the following guestions in about 150 words
Answer
with
resources. Discuss the natural resource management
Classify natural
reference to ecological conservation.
cropping pattern, and describe the
Differentiate between cropping system and
principles of cropping system.
system. Give suitable
Diferentiate between agrisilviculture and agrisilvipasture
examples of component crops.
Elucidate different forest policies and their aims.
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1 90
55
3 T1IsA A 45
4 Ta ZITA-INfI B 40
5 Ts-IIsf C 50
Explain weed control efficiency (WCE). Work out WCE from the given data and
offer your critical comment :
S. No. Treatment Weed Population/m2
1 T-Unweeded check 90
2 T, Hand weeding 55
3 Ta-Herbicide A 45
4 T4-Herbicide B 40
T5-Herbicide C 50
Enumerate the impact of climate change with reference to agricultural
production. Present the opinion of public on climate change. 20
Write down the agronomic measures for climate-resilient crop production in
rainfed areas. 20
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Write a brief note on the major soils of India.
List out the cereal- and millet-based cropping systems practised in India based
20
on soil type and irrigation availability.
cotton crop under the following
Discuss the production technology of rainfed
heads :
() Climate and soil requirement
(ü) Methods of sowing and seed rate
(üi) Manures and fertilizers
(iv) Inter-culture operations 20
(v) Plant protection
(c) conservation practices recommended in
Discuss different in situ moisture 10
dryland areas.
4. (a)
recreational, educational and
Explain the productive, protective, ameliorative, 20
developmental functions of Indian forests.
in soil.
Explain weed seed bank. Describe the strategies to reduce weed seeds
20
What is the need for integrated nutrient management (INM)? Suggest INM for
10
transplanted rice.
qUSB/SECTION-B
10x5-50
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
wind
Explain saltation, surface creep and suspension with reference to
erosion.
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Discuss the sensitive stages for drougbt and high temperature in cereals and
pulses.
(c)
Pre-harvest scarcity and post-harvest glut'-elucidate with suitable examples,
context.
andgive any two valid reasons behind such situation under Indian
(d)
point out the role of market
EXplain the term 'market intelligence'. BricflyGovernment,
intelligence and how it is useful to the traders, farmers,
consumers and researchers.
Explain Farmer FIRST. Briefly discuss the objectives of Farmer FIRST".
Enumerate the harmful effects of herbicide residues in soil. Discuss the
20
remedial measures to overcome the above problem.
Give alucid account on the factors influencing soil formation. 20
Present abrief note on the types of mulches and their role in soil moisture
Conservation. 10
Explain the term 'conjunctive use of water'. Suggest the management practices
to improve poor quality irrigation water with reference to salinity hazards. 20
Enunciate the reasons for waterlogging and describe various management
strategies to mitigate waterlogging. 20
Why is farm planning necessary? Brief the limitations of farm planning. 10
Differentiate between partial and complete farm budget. Highlight the steps
adopted while preparing farm planning and budgeting. 20
Discuss various training methods suitable for agricultural extension personnel
in India. 20
Explain in detail about Bennett's hierarchy extension programme evaluation
model. 10
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