MODEL ANSWER OF CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) IAS EXAM-2022 AGRICULTURE OPTIONAL (Paper I)

CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM-2022 

AGRICULTURE (Paper I) 

निर्धारित समय : तीन घण्टे अधिकतम अंक : 250 

Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250 

SECTION 'A'

1. Describe the following in about 150 words each :  10x5=50 

1.(a) What is “Geographic Information System” (GIS) ? Discuss its elements and prospects in agriculture. (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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1.(b) What is “precision farming” ? Write its different aspects for resource conservation.  (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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1.(c) Describe various methods for propagation of forest plants.  (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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1.(d) Discuss selection criteria of successful bioagent and bio-herbicides. State at least two examples of biocontrol of weeds.  (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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1.(e) How to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in transplanted rice ? (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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2.(a) Write the various factors responsible for soil pollution. How organic and natural farming can play role in minimizing soil pollution ? (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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2.(b) What is the significance of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and System of Rice Intensification (SRI) ? Describe the package of practices for direct seeded rice. (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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2.(c) Discuss various steps for long term conservation of forest flora and fauna.  (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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3.(a) How soil acidity affects crop production ? Elaborate the remedial procedures of soil acidity.  (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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3.(b) Classify various natural resources. Discuss the steps for long term conservation of natural resources.  (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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3.(c) Describe the importance of millets in Indian Agriculture.   (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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4.(a) Discuss about the types of herbicide resistance in weeds with specific example in Indian perspective. Discuss the management practices dealing with herbicide resist ance in weeds.  (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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4.(b) Why do we consider soil structure an important soil property for crop production ? How is soil structure changed by various factors ?  (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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4.(c) Describe various components of agroforestry and state the benefits of agroforestry also. (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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SECTION 'B' 

5. Discuss the followings in about 150 words each :  10x5=50 

5.(a) Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmers Producers Organizations (FPOs) (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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5.(b) Kisan Credit Card and Soil Health Card (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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5.(c) Contour bunding and Graded bunding (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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5.(d) Rain water harvesting and Watershed Management (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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5.(e) Cooperative Societies and Non Government Organizations (NGOs)  (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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6.(a) What are the target groups in Agricultural Extension ? What role KVKs can play to reach such target groups ? (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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6.(b) Narrate various components of contingent crop planning in dry land agriculture.  (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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6.(c) Enlist the problems of agricultural marketing in India and also describe the role of market intelligence in addressing these problems.  (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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7.(a) Discuss about Micro-Irrigation Systems and their advantages in Indian Agriculture.  (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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7.(b) Describe the procedure of making successful farm plan. Write the characteristics of good farm planning.  (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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7.(c) Explain about Participatory Rural Appraisal technique for farmers' need identification.   (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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8.(a) Discuss the various parameters of quality of irrigation water. Write irrigation scheduling for pulses cultivation in arid and semi-arid regions.   (12marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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8.(b) Discuss the relevance of Integrated Nutrient Management in sustainable agriculture. Describe various types of biofertilizers. (20 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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8.(c) Describe the importance of crop insurance for small and marginal farmers in India. Write the role of insurance companies for crop insurance.  (10 marks, IAS Agriculture Optional 2022)

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