Main Exam 2010 Question Paper AGRICULTURE

Section—A .
1.Write short notesicn the following in about 150 words each 15*4=60
Potential of organic farming in North-Eastern India
Harnessing synergy between water and nutrients for high crop productivity
Major constraints in Rice-Rice and Rice-Wheat cropping system in lndia
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
In the context of Intetrated Farming System describe feasible enterprise diversi?cation for dryland areas with special reference to small landholdings. 30
What are the management strategies for tackling the major soil-related. constraints in agricultural production? 30
4. Differentiate betweeen active and passive factors of soil formation. 15
Comment on the use of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System in agricultural planning. 15
Comment on soil test based nutrient recommendations for crops and their adoption by farmers. 15
Differentiate between green manuring and biofertilizers for crop production. 15

Section-B

5. Write short notes on the following in about
100 words each 12*5=60

Minimizing run-off losses of irrigation water
Management of industrial effluents in checking soil and water pollution
Role and importance of Farm Management under changing rural farm scenario
Cooperative farming in the context of subdivision and fragmentation of land- holdings
Role of Self-Help Groups in rural development

6. Discuss the status of unemployment and disguised unemployment in Indian agriculture. 30

Enumerate the major problems of Indian agricultural 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 the technologies. 20+10=30

(b)Describe the importance of crop insurance in minimizing risk in agricultural production. 20

(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? 20

(b)Bring out the geographic status of groundwater availability in India. 15

Highlight the importance of farm planning and budgeting in resource acliocation and cost minimization. 10

Comment on the process of evaluation of extension programmes. 15