The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the Civil Services Examination every year in two parts, i.e. Preliminary Test and Main Examination; the Main Examination comprises a written Test and a Personality Test. The Question paper of the IAS Main Agriculture Paper I–2010 is given as below:
C.S. Main Exam, 2010
AGRICULTURE
PAPER I
Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English
Answer must be written in the medium specified in the Addmission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answer written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section.
the number of marks carried by each question is indicate at the end of the question.
Section-A
1. Write short on the following in about 150 words each: 15x4=60
(a) Potential of organic farming in North-Eastern India
(b) harnessing synergy between water and nutrients for high crop productivity
(c) Major contraints in Rice-Rice and Rice-Wheat cropping system in India
(d) Scope and limitations of cultivation of sorghum and sugarcane
2. Bring out the possible impact of climate change on Indian agriculture. What are the possible mitigation options? Comment on any National and/or International Regulatory Mechanisms in this regard. 25+25+10=60
3. (a) In the context of Integrated Farming System (IFS), describe feasible enterprise diversification for dryland areas with special reference to small landholdings. 30
(b) What are the management strategies for tackling the major soil-related contraints in agricultural production? 30
4. (a) Differentiate between active and passive factors of soil formation. 15
(b) Comment on the use of Remote Sensing and Georgraphic Information System (GIS) in agricultural planning. 15
(c) Comment on soil test based nutrient recommendations for crops and their adoption by farmers. 15
(d) Differentiate between green manuring and biofertilizers for crop production. 15
Section-B
5. Write short notes on the following in about 100 words each: 12x5=60
(a) Minimizing run-off losses of irrigation water
(b) Management of industrial effluents in checking soil and water pollution
(c) Role and importance of Farm Management under changing rural farm scenario
(d) Cooperative farming in the context of subdivision and fragmentation of land-holdings
(e) Role of Self-help Groups in rural development
6. (a) Discuss the status of unemployment and disguised unemployment in Indian agriculture. 30
(b) Enumerate the major problems of Indian agriculture marketing. 30
7. (a) Despite existence of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in most of the districts, it is argued that only selective technologies have gone to ultimate clients. Evaluate this argument and enumerate the constraints in dissemination of technologies. 20+10=30
(b) Descibe the importance of crop insurance in minimizing risk in agricultural production.
(c) Comment on the methodology of socio-economic survey in India. 10
8. (a) What are the various water conservation practices that can be used in rainfed agriculture?
(b) Bring out the geographic status of groundwater availability in India. 15
(c) Highlight the importance of farm planning and budgeting in resource allocation and cost minimization. 10
(d) Comment on the process of evalution of extention programmes. 15
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