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indian Forest Service (Main) JBNV-U-AGRC
Examination, 2024
AGRICULTURE
Paper - I
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 200
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting
questions :
There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory. Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are
to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
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.
All questions carry equal marks. The number of marks carried by a question/part is
indicated against it.
Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
JBNV-U-AGRC 1
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SECTION A
Analyse how crop diversification and production are dependent on
nature and culture in the Indian context.
Describe the criteria of essentiality of plant nutrients given by Arnon.
Give an account of criteria for selecting component crops for
intercropping system.
Explain the term relay cropping. Describe its role in increasing cropping
intensity and productivity in rice-fallow areas.
Explain soil structure. Describe the factors affecting soil structure.
Write an account of shift in cropping patterns in different parts of India
along with factors responsible for the same.
Explain the critical period of crop-weed competition with suitable
examples. Describe the factors affecting critical period of crop-weed
competition.
Describe water erosion. Explain the factors affecting water erosion.
Explain the term “Agroforestry system”. Justify the statement that
“Agroforestry systems are more sustainable than cropping systems”.
Give an account of sources of air, water and soil pollution. Describe the
impact of increasing pollution on crops.
What is wind erosion ? Describe the factors affecting wind erosion.
Describe the cultivation of sugarcane in respect of the following :
(i) Methods of planting
Gi) Planting season
(iii) Seed cane
(iv) Propping
(v) Ratooning
Differentiate between soil productivity and soil fertility. Explain the
factors affecting soil productivity.
Explain the biological properties of soil. Write the factors responsible for
soil formation.
JBNV-U-AGRC 2
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SECTION B
Write an account of factors affecting choice of irrigation methods.
Describe the important measures to measure the size of farm business.
How is marketing of agricultural outputs different from industrial
outputs ? Explain with examples.
Write a brief historical background of Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Explain
the mandates and activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
Establish the relationship between farm management and other
sciences. Explain the ways and means of application of farm
management to agriculture and allied sciences.
Explain the criteria for judging the quality of irrigation water. What
problems can be found if poor quality water is used for irrigation ?
What is secondary agriculture ? Explain with suitable examples how
group approach can help small and marginal farmers to improve
socio-economic status.
Write a brief account of various extension methods used by extension
professionals.
Enumerate the reasons behind decelerated progress of cooperative
societies in India. Briefly describe the role of apex marketing
cooperatives in the country - NAFED, NCDC and TRIFED.
Describe scheduling of irrigation based on critical stages, depletion of
available soil moisture and climatological approach.
Describe the “Platform of Platforms” (PoP) feature of e-NAM and its
implications on enhancing income of farmers.
Elaborate the features of Farmer FIRST (Farm Innovations, Resources,
Science and Technology) Programme.
What are the tools adopted for farm management analysis ? Explain
with examples.
Write an account of causes of water logging and its adverse effect on
crops.
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