l. Describe the following in not more than 150 words each:

Agroforestry and Agrostology

Integrated Pest Management vs Integrated Nutrient Management

Farming system vs Mixed farming

Decoy crop vs Trap crop

Fertigation vs Herbigation

2. List out the criteria for essentiality of nutrients. Differentiate between essential, beneficial and functional elements in plant nutrition. How are these nutrient elements absorbed by the plants?

Differentiate between soil fertility and soil productivity. What is meant by the organic matter content ofgood agricultural soil Compare it with that of forest soil. Suggest ways to maintain soil organic matter content and improve crop productivity.

(c)What do you mean by the terms remote sensing and GIS What are their applications in agriculture and forestry

3. Write a brief note on the importance of pulses for sustainable future. Describe the international pulse year with its main objectives and strategies to enhance the production and availability of pulses.

Describe the package of practices for raising a short duration pigeon pea.
Discuss good agricultural practices and their implications.

Explain the critical period of crop-weed competition with suitable examples.


4. Discuss the global initiatives and international conventions on climate change. What does NICRA stand for? What are the initiatives taken by the Indian Government in this regard?

Briefly describe the val"luu::; uf fUitJi!lLfy plantation! like gocial forestry, agroforestry and natural forests. What methods are employed for propagation of forest plants?

List out the factors affecting efficacy of herbicides.


5. Describe the following in not more than 150 words each:

Protected agriculture

Phytostabilisation

Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras

Farm planning and Farm management

Kisan Credit Card


6. Differentiate between rainfed and irrigated agriculture. List out the major problems ofrainfed agriculture. Describe the various soil moisture conservation measures to boost crop production in rainfed farming.

Discuss the various methods of evaluation of extension programmes. Discuss the significance of Self-Help Groups for rural development, with successful examples.

Describe the concept of market intelligence and explain the various problems in agricultural marketing system in India.



Define agricultural extension. Differentiate between extension education and formal education. Discuss its importance in agricultural development.

(b)Explain various soil conservation methMs and integrated watershed management approach. What is soil erosion Discuss the methods of managing soil erosion.

What are the important principles of farm management?


8. Discuss the mechanism of fixation of minimum support prices of agricultural products.

Discuss the significance of quality of irrigation water and rain-water harvesting for crop productivity. Describe how irrigation is scheduled in the critical stage ofcrop growth.

Explain how industrial effluents affect soil and water pollution. What measures can be taken to reduce this impact?