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- Question 1 of 24
1. Question
Consider the following crops of India: [2012]
1. Cowpea
2. Green gram
3. Pigeon pea
Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?CorrectAll these crops are leguminous crop (Pulses crops), and have the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
IncorrectAll these crops are leguminous crop (Pulses crops), and have the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
UnattemptedAll these crops are leguminous crop (Pulses crops), and have the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
- Question 2 of 24
2. Question
Consider the following crops of India: [2012]
1. Groundnut
2. Sesamum
3. Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rained crop/crops?CorrectAll of them are predominantly rain fed crops.
IncorrectAll of them are predominantly rain fed crops.
UnattemptedAll of them are predominantly rain fed crops.
- Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in [2013]
CorrectContour Bunding is one of the simple method of soil and water conservation. This technique is used at places where the land is sloppy. Due to slope, soil and nutrients erode fast which makes agriculture on this land very uneconomical. To adopt this technique the agriculture fields contours are marked and then the bunds are taken along the contours.
IncorrectContour Bunding is one of the simple method of soil and water conservation. This technique is used at places where the land is sloppy. Due to slope, soil and nutrients erode fast which makes agriculture on this land very uneconomical. To adopt this technique the agriculture fields contours are marked and then the bunds are taken along the contours.
UnattemptedContour Bunding is one of the simple method of soil and water conservation. This technique is used at places where the land is sloppy. Due to slope, soil and nutrients erode fast which makes agriculture on this land very uneconomical. To adopt this technique the agriculture fields contours are marked and then the bunds are taken along the contours.
- Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Consider the following crops: [2013]
1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?CorrectRice is the main kharif crop and groundnut and cotton are also the kharif crops wheat is a raki.
IncorrectRice is the main kharif crop and groundnut and cotton are also the kharif crops wheat is a raki.
UnattemptedRice is the main kharif crop and groundnut and cotton are also the kharif crops wheat is a raki.
- Question 5 of 24
5. Question
With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: [2014]
1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Consider the following pairs: [2014]
Region Well-known for the production of
1. Kinnaur : Areca nut
2. Mewat : Mango
3. Coromandel : Soya bean
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?CorrectKinnaur (Himachal) is famous for apples. Arecanut mostly confined to Karnataka, Kerala and Assam.
Mewat in haryana is not famous for mango. UP is famous for mango.
Similarly, coromandel coast is not famous for soya beans.Top two producers of soya are Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra which are outside coromandel coast.
Therefore, (d) is the correct option.IncorrectKinnaur (Himachal) is famous for apples. Arecanut mostly confined to Karnataka, Kerala and Assam.
Mewat in haryana is not famous for mango. UP is famous for mango.
Similarly, coromandel coast is not famous for soya beans.Top two producers of soya are Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra which are outside coromandel coast.
Therefore, (d) is the correct option.UnattemptedKinnaur (Himachal) is famous for apples. Arecanut mostly confined to Karnataka, Kerala and Assam.
Mewat in haryana is not famous for mango. UP is famous for mango.
Similarly, coromandel coast is not famous for soya beans.Top two producers of soya are Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra which are outside coromandel coast.
Therefore, (d) is the correct option. - Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Consider the following techniques phenomena: [2014]
1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants
2. Cytoplasmic male sterility
3. Gene silencing
Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Consider the following statements: [2014]
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAll three statements are correct as Maize can be used for the production of starch.Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
IncorrectAll three statements are correct as Maize can be used for the production of starch.Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
UnattemptedAll three statements are correct as Maize can be used for the production of starch.Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
- Question 9 of 24
9. Question
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? [2014]
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectNPK (fertilizers) can be applied at the rate of 112 kg, 25 kg and 48 kg per acre, respectively through inorganic or organic methods. Hence statement #3 is wrong, this eliminates (a), (c) and (d). therefore, answer (b) 1,2,4 only.
IncorrectNPK (fertilizers) can be applied at the rate of 112 kg, 25 kg and 48 kg per acre, respectively through inorganic or organic methods. Hence statement #3 is wrong, this eliminates (a), (c) and (d). therefore, answer (b) 1,2,4 only.
UnattemptedNPK (fertilizers) can be applied at the rate of 112 kg, 25 kg and 48 kg per acre, respectively through inorganic or organic methods. Hence statement #3 is wrong, this eliminates (a), (c) and (d). therefore, answer (b) 1,2,4 only.
- Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Consider the following pairs: [2014]
Programme/Project Ministry
1 . Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture
2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests
3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Ministry of Rural Development
Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?CorrectThe draught prone area programme is by ministry of Rural development to minimise the adverse effects of drought on production of crops and livestock and productivity of land, water and human resources. The desert development programme is also by ministry of Rural development to minimise the adverse effect of drought and control desertification. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas is by ministry of agriculture.
IncorrectThe draught prone area programme is by ministry of Rural development to minimise the adverse effects of drought on production of crops and livestock and productivity of land, water and human resources. The desert development programme is also by ministry of Rural development to minimise the adverse effect of drought and control desertification. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas is by ministry of agriculture.
UnattemptedThe draught prone area programme is by ministry of Rural development to minimise the adverse effects of drought on production of crops and livestock and productivity of land, water and human resources. The desert development programme is also by ministry of Rural development to minimise the adverse effect of drought and control desertification. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas is by ministry of agriculture.
- Question 11 of 24
11. Question
What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? [2014]
1. Prevention of soil runoff
2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectIntegrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) was launched during 2009-10.It aims at Prevention of soil runoff, Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table and Regeneration of natural vegetation.
IncorrectIntegrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) was launched during 2009-10.It aims at Prevention of soil runoff, Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table and Regeneration of natural vegetation.
UnattemptedIntegrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) was launched during 2009-10.It aims at Prevention of soil runoff, Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table and Regeneration of natural vegetation.
- Question 12 of 24
12. Question
In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? [2014]
CorrectGuar gum is used in hydraulic fracturing technology during shale gas extraction.
IncorrectGuar gum is used in hydraulic fracturing technology during shale gas extraction.
UnattemptedGuar gum is used in hydraulic fracturing technology during shale gas extraction.
- Question 13 of 24
13. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? [2014]
1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectVegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants. It is a process by which new organisms arise without production of seeds .It helps in development of clones. Vegetative propagation involves only mitosis, this ensures that the genetic information in DNA of vegetative progeny (child) is same as in the mother plant and can be practiced throughout the year.
However it does not helps in elimination of viruses. Plant once systematically infected with a virus, usually remains infected for its lifetime. Thus any vegetative parts taken for propagation remains infected.IncorrectVegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants. It is a process by which new organisms arise without production of seeds .It helps in development of clones. Vegetative propagation involves only mitosis, this ensures that the genetic information in DNA of vegetative progeny (child) is same as in the mother plant and can be practiced throughout the year.
However it does not helps in elimination of viruses. Plant once systematically infected with a virus, usually remains infected for its lifetime. Thus any vegetative parts taken for propagation remains infected.UnattemptedVegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants. It is a process by which new organisms arise without production of seeds .It helps in development of clones. Vegetative propagation involves only mitosis, this ensures that the genetic information in DNA of vegetative progeny (child) is same as in the mother plant and can be practiced throughout the year.
However it does not helps in elimination of viruses. Plant once systematically infected with a virus, usually remains infected for its lifetime. Thus any vegetative parts taken for propagation remains infected. - Question 14 of 24
14. Question
The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of [2015]
CorrectCapital-augmenting technological progress results in the more productive use of existing capital goods; for example, the substitution of steel from wooden ploughs in agricultural production.
IncorrectCapital-augmenting technological progress results in the more productive use of existing capital goods; for example, the substitution of steel from wooden ploughs in agricultural production.
UnattemptedCapital-augmenting technological progress results in the more productive use of existing capital goods; for example, the substitution of steel from wooden ploughs in agricultural production.
- Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’? [2015]
CorrectSeed village concept is to promote the quality seed production of foundation and certified seed classes. The area which is suitable for raising a particular crop will be selected, and raised with single variety of a kind. Suitable area for seed production will be identified by the Scientists. The foundation/ certified seeds or University labelled seeds will be supplied by the University through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Research Stations at 50% subsidy cost to the identified farmers in the area. The farmers will use these quality seeds and take up their own seed production in a small area (1 acre) for their own use. The crops are Rice, Pulses and Oilseeds.
IncorrectSeed village concept is to promote the quality seed production of foundation and certified seed classes. The area which is suitable for raising a particular crop will be selected, and raised with single variety of a kind. Suitable area for seed production will be identified by the Scientists. The foundation/ certified seeds or University labelled seeds will be supplied by the University through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Research Stations at 50% subsidy cost to the identified farmers in the area. The farmers will use these quality seeds and take up their own seed production in a small area (1 acre) for their own use. The crops are Rice, Pulses and Oilseeds.
UnattemptedSeed village concept is to promote the quality seed production of foundation and certified seed classes. The area which is suitable for raising a particular crop will be selected, and raised with single variety of a kind. Suitable area for seed production will be identified by the Scientists. The foundation/ certified seeds or University labelled seeds will be supplied by the University through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Research Stations at 50% subsidy cost to the identified farmers in the area. The farmers will use these quality seeds and take up their own seed production in a small area (1 acre) for their own use. The crops are Rice, Pulses and Oilseeds.
- Question 16 of 24
16. Question
What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? [2015]
1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.
3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectExcessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers increase the acidity of soil and Leaching of nitrate to the ground water.
IncorrectExcessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers increase the acidity of soil and Leaching of nitrate to the ground water.
UnattemptedExcessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers increase the acidity of soil and Leaching of nitrate to the ground water.
- Question 17 of 24
17. Question
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the [2015]
CorrectAgricultural Produce Market Committee Acts of respective states are responsible for markets in agricultural products.
IncorrectAgricultural Produce Market Committee Acts of respective states are responsible for markets in agricultural products.
UnattemptedAgricultural Produce Market Committee Acts of respective states are responsible for markets in agricultural products.
- Question 18 of 24
18. Question
The terms ‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the [2015]
Correct‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ are related to World Trade Organisation.
Incorrect‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ are related to World Trade Organisation.
Unattempted‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ are related to World Trade Organisation.
- Question 19 of 24
19. Question
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? [2016]
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct(i) In order to safeguard and support the world’s agri-cultural heritage systems, in 2002 FAO started an initiative for the dynamic conservation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). The GIAHS Initiative promotes public understanding, awareness, national and international recognition of Agricultural Heritage systems. It aims to identify and ensure global recognition of the importance of unique traditional agricultural systems for food security and sustainable development. The GIAHS initiative explicitly recognises that change in “traditional” political, social and economic processes is inevitable; they cannot be frozen or re-created.
(ii) There is no provision to give Geographical indication to “ALL” varieties. Hence statement 3 is wrong. By elimination method, we are left with answer B- only 2.Incorrect(i) In order to safeguard and support the world’s agri-cultural heritage systems, in 2002 FAO started an initiative for the dynamic conservation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). The GIAHS Initiative promotes public understanding, awareness, national and international recognition of Agricultural Heritage systems. It aims to identify and ensure global recognition of the importance of unique traditional agricultural systems for food security and sustainable development. The GIAHS initiative explicitly recognises that change in “traditional” political, social and economic processes is inevitable; they cannot be frozen or re-created.
(ii) There is no provision to give Geographical indication to “ALL” varieties. Hence statement 3 is wrong. By elimination method, we are left with answer B- only 2.Unattempted(i) In order to safeguard and support the world’s agri-cultural heritage systems, in 2002 FAO started an initiative for the dynamic conservation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). The GIAHS Initiative promotes public understanding, awareness, national and international recognition of Agricultural Heritage systems. It aims to identify and ensure global recognition of the importance of unique traditional agricultural systems for food security and sustainable development. The GIAHS initiative explicitly recognises that change in “traditional” political, social and economic processes is inevitable; they cannot be frozen or re-created.
(ii) There is no provision to give Geographical indication to “ALL” varieties. Hence statement 3 is wrong. By elimination method, we are left with answer B- only 2. - Question 20 of 24
20. Question
With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2016]
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct(i) This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies in an integrated manner to catalyze increased production of millets in the country. The scheme, through processing and value addition techniques, is expected to generate consumer demand for millet based food products. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
(ii) 1st and 2nd statements are right. Policy aims to give free kits but “wanting to shift commercial crop farmers to millet” doesn’t fit logic. There is no such mention in the scheme, nor any talk about giving micro-irrigation equipment. Hence 3rd statement wrong.Incorrect(i) This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies in an integrated manner to catalyze increased production of millets in the country. The scheme, through processing and value addition techniques, is expected to generate consumer demand for millet based food products. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
(ii) 1st and 2nd statements are right. Policy aims to give free kits but “wanting to shift commercial crop farmers to millet” doesn’t fit logic. There is no such mention in the scheme, nor any talk about giving micro-irrigation equipment. Hence 3rd statement wrong.Unattempted(i) This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies in an integrated manner to catalyze increased production of millets in the country. The scheme, through processing and value addition techniques, is expected to generate consumer demand for millet based food products. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
(ii) 1st and 2nd statements are right. Policy aims to give free kits but “wanting to shift commercial crop farmers to millet” doesn’t fit logic. There is no such mention in the scheme, nor any talk about giving micro-irrigation equipment. Hence 3rd statement wrong. - Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Consider the following statements: [2017]
The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at
1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.
2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.
3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectA soil health card provides information about 12 soil parameters, so farmer can use appropriate fertilizers. hence only 3 is the correct statement. Statement 1 and 2 are irrelevant.
IncorrectA soil health card provides information about 12 soil parameters, so farmer can use appropriate fertilizers. hence only 3 is the correct statement. Statement 1 and 2 are irrelevant.
UnattemptedA soil health card provides information about 12 soil parameters, so farmer can use appropriate fertilizers. hence only 3 is the correct statement. Statement 1 and 2 are irrelevant.
- Question 22 of 24
22. Question
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ (NAM) scheme? [2017]
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectBoth statements are correct as per Government notification.
IncorrectBoth statements are correct as per Government notification.
UnattemptedBoth statements are correct as per Government notification.
- Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? [2017]
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectThe FAO manual confirms
• Crop residues or other organic matter left in or added to the field improve water penetration and moisture retention. So #3 is correct
• Gypsum application can solve the water percolation process. #2 is correct
• Hence we are left with answer “D”.IncorrectThe FAO manual confirms
• Crop residues or other organic matter left in or added to the field improve water penetration and moisture retention. So #3 is correct
• Gypsum application can solve the water percolation process. #2 is correct
• Hence we are left with answer “D”.UnattemptedThe FAO manual confirms
• Crop residues or other organic matter left in or added to the field improve water penetration and moisture retention. So #3 is correct
• Gypsum application can solve the water percolation process. #2 is correct
• Hence we are left with answer “D”. - Question 24 of 24
24. Question
With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? [2017]
1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants.
2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants.
3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectSince UPSC has combined the preliminary exam of civil services and forest services, so few such odd questions are expected. There is no need to lose sleep, if you can’t solve it. But let’s do it:
It explains the benefits of human genome sequencing that- “It is the sequence of bases in DNA that determines the genetic information of a given organism. So, learning about the DNA sequences can lead to an understanding of their natural capabilities that can be applied toward solving challenges in health care, agriculture, energy production, environmental remediation.”
So on that logic, statement 1 and 3 should be possible, and if 1 and 3 are possible then statement 2 ought to be possible as well! So answer D- all three statements are correct. Searching academic papers on Google Scholar engineer confirms that D is the answer.IncorrectSince UPSC has combined the preliminary exam of civil services and forest services, so few such odd questions are expected. There is no need to lose sleep, if you can’t solve it. But let’s do it:
It explains the benefits of human genome sequencing that- “It is the sequence of bases in DNA that determines the genetic information of a given organism. So, learning about the DNA sequences can lead to an understanding of their natural capabilities that can be applied toward solving challenges in health care, agriculture, energy production, environmental remediation.”
So on that logic, statement 1 and 3 should be possible, and if 1 and 3 are possible then statement 2 ought to be possible as well! So answer D- all three statements are correct. Searching academic papers on Google Scholar engineer confirms that D is the answer.UnattemptedSince UPSC has combined the preliminary exam of civil services and forest services, so few such odd questions are expected. There is no need to lose sleep, if you can’t solve it. But let’s do it:
It explains the benefits of human genome sequencing that- “It is the sequence of bases in DNA that determines the genetic information of a given organism. So, learning about the DNA sequences can lead to an understanding of their natural capabilities that can be applied toward solving challenges in health care, agriculture, energy production, environmental remediation.”
So on that logic, statement 1 and 3 should be possible, and if 1 and 3 are possible then statement 2 ought to be possible as well! So answer D- all three statements are correct. Searching academic papers on Google Scholar engineer confirms that D is the answer.