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1(CCEM)0 Agriculture Paper—I

Time Three Hours] [Maximum Marks 300
Note Answers must be written in English.
Attempt FIVE questions in all, selecting at least TWO from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

Part/Parts of the same question must be answered together and should not be interposed between answers to other questions.


The answer to each question or Part thereof should begin on a fresh page.


Your answers should be precise and coherent.


If you encounter any typographical error, please read it as it appears in the text-book.
SECTION-A

1. Natural resources preserve Ecology and explain in detail how they can be managed and conserved.

What is Climate Change How Agriculture is considered in climate change and explain the ways by which it can be mitigated in present scenario of Agriculture


What is Green Revolution and explain in detail how the different concepts of cropping pattern/system influenced the green revolution 3×20=60


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2. Enumerate the importance of Forests in National economy. Explain the steps taken by the Government to promote forest cover.

List out the damage and losses caused by weeds and explain in detail about the Integrated Weed Management practices followed for any one of the important cereal crops such as rice or wheat.


Give an account of modern concepts in soil classification. Explain in detail how the soil health can be maintained. 3×20=60



3. Write short notes on any FOUR of the following

Essentiality criteria of plant nutrient and synergetic and antagonistic effect of plant nutrients


Symbiotic nitrogen fixation and role of biofertilisers


Government policies on rainfed agriculture


Environmental pollution and its impact on society


Measures to boost pulses production. 4×15=60



4.
What is watershed How it is managed and explain in detail about the various programmes implemented by the Government in watersheds and their impact 1×60=60

5.
Explain the importance of increased water use efficiency and discuss in detail about water related issues and steps to overcome in India.


How problem soils are formed List out and discuss on the management of problem soils in India. 2×30=60


SECTION-B

6. What is the need for Farming Systems Approach in Agriculture and discuss on the concepts, components and advantages of rice-based farming systems in low and uplands of India
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What is farm management List out and explain the steps
followed to run a farm commercially and economically. 2×30=60
7. Describe on the alternative farming practices that can be followed by Indian farmers for successful farming in the context of Globalisation.
Explain in detail about the different market channels and how best these can be better utilized by the farmers. 2×30=60
8. Write short notes on any FIVE of the following

Global warming and its importance on Agriculture


Organic agriculture


Alternate crops


Biological measures of soil conservation


Labour management in agriculture


Dryland agriculture and Indian economy. 5×12=60


9.
Explain in detail how best the agricultural production can be increased by effective economic, extension and social programmes by the Government with suitable examples. 1×60=60

10.
Answer any TWO of the following


Role of co-operatives and success stories


Programmes of the government for Landless Agricultural Labourers


Human resource development and capacity building for extension workers. 2×30=60




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