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ITime Allowed : Three Hours IMaximum Marks : 200 I

Question Paper Specific Instructions

Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting

questions:
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 I part is
indicated against it.
Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

SECTION A

Ql. Answer the following in about 150 words each : 8x5=40

(a) Describe the basis of classification of agro-ecological zones of India. Give

the important characteristics of any two zones with their states/regions
and major cropping patterns. 8

(b) Differentiate between multi-storey cropping and relay cropping. Write

their importance. 8

(c) What is the physiological effect of low temperature on seed

germination? What are its remedies? 8

(d) Describe the integrated weed control measures involving both pre- and
post-emergence herbicides in rice and cotton. 8

(e) How can we manage erosion and run-off in valley land ? 8

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Q2. Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each:

(a) Bio-fertilizers and bio-herbicides and their benefits.

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(b) Biological nitrogen fixation bacteria and their modes of action.

(c) Role of phosphorus solubilizing and/or mobilizing organisms ln crop

production. 10

(d) Azolla, its production technology and roJ.e in rice culture . 10

Q3. Give the recommended package of practices for wheat, maize,

pigeon-pea and potato under the following heads : 10x4=40

(a) Time of sowing/season

(b ) Spacing pattern

(c) Seed rate

(d) Nutrient management

(e) Weed control

Q4. Explain the following in about 200 words each : 10x4=40

(a) Agro-forestry and its benefits. 10

(b) Cloning technology for propagation of forest tree species. 10

(c) Role of social forestry in the present situation of global warming. 10

(d) Green house gases (GHG), their effects on crop production and possible
r emedial measures. 10

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 SECTION B

Q5. Answer the following in about 150 words each : 8x5=40

(a) How is plant growth affected by water-logg ing conditions ? Suggest

suitable measures to improve crop productivit y under these situations. 8

(b) Explain run-off losses of irrigation water and their manageme nt. 8

(c) What are the various irrigation systems followed in crop production ?
Describe the merits and demerits of the system you prefer the most. 8

(d) What measures are taken for.increasing economic viability of farming ? 8

(e) What is crop diversifica tion? What are the factors affecting it? 8

Q6. Describe the following in about 200 words each : 10x4=40

(a) Important characteris tics of dryland and rainfed farming. 10

(b) Constraint s of pulse production in India and measures to improve their

production and productivit y. 10

(c) Polyhouse technology and its impact on farmers' prosperity. 10

(d) Stabilizatio n of agricultura l product prices. 10

Q7. Answer the following in about 200 words each: 10x4=40

(a) What is the need of farm mechaniza tion in the present situation ? 10
(b) Mention the benefits of advance planning in agriculture . 10
(c) What is the basis of classificati on of water for irrigation? 10
(d) Write a short note on Lab-to-Lan d programme . 10

QS. Discuss the following in about 200 words each : 10x4=40

(a) Role of SAUs and NGOs in effective disseminat ion of agricultura l
technologie s. 10

(b) Need for survey of extension programme s in agriculture and its method
of survey. 10

(c) Role of APMC for the benefits of farming community . 10

(d) Important characteris tics of sadie soils and their reclamatio n. 10

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AGRICULTURE
Paper II
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ITime Allowed : Three Hours I 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.
Question Nos. 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 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
Booklet must be clearly struck off.
All questions carry equal marks. The number of marks carried by a .
question I part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

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 SECTION 'A'

1. Answer the following in about 15 0 words each : 8X5=4Q
1. (a) Differentiate between IAA and IBA. Give their role in
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.1. (b) Describe testing, release and notification of crop varieties. 8
1. (c) Describe meristem culture and production of virus-free plants. 8
1. (d) Describe the role of micro and macromutations tn crop
improvement. 8
1. (e) Give the importance of 'economic threshold' and 'economic injury
level' in integrated pest management. 8

2. Distinguish between the followi ng: 10x4=40

2. (a) Gametogenesis and sporogenesis. 10
2. (b) Photoperiodism andvernalization. 10
2. (c) Isolation and Roguing 'in seed plots. 10
2. (d) Interspecific and intergeneric hybrids. 10
3. Answer the following: 10x4=40
(a) Enlist . various types of male sterility. Describe briefly about
cytoplasmic male sterility. 10
3. (b) Discuss engineering plants for tolerance to insect damage. 10
3. (c) Discuss food grain procurement and distribution constraints in
India. 10
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disease. 10
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 4. Answer the following : 1QX4=40

4. (a) Give the differences between outer and inner mitochondrial

membrane. 10

4. (b) Explain crassulation acid metabolism. How they are better suited to
extreme desiccation ? 10
4. (c) Enlist the factors affecting enzyme activity and give the importance
of hydrogen-ion concentration. 10
4. (d) W hat is abscisic.acid? Give physiological roles of ABA. 10

SECTION 'B'
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each: 8x5=40
5. (a) Give the factors affecting post harvest life of flowers. 8

5. (b) Discuss drying, dehydration and concentration in preservation of

fruits and vegetables. 8

5. (c) Give the major insect pests of tomato and their management. 8
5. (d) What are rapid methods of testing seed ? 8

5. (e) Why Sitophilus oryzae and Rhyzopertha dominic a are important ?

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6. Answer the following : 1QX4=40

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6 . . (a) What is disease occurrence and epidemic ? List different
components of integrated disease management. 10

6. (b) Give definition and concept of biological control. How the

biological control of Agrobacterium tumefaciens has been
achieved ? 10

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6. (c) What are the possible reaSOJ?-S for slow of integrated pest
management ? 10

6. (d) Give important varieties of aonla and discuss their harvesting and
post harvest management. 10 -

7. Distinguish between the following : 10x4_:._40

7. (a) Back cross and Test cross. 10
7. (b) Rhizobia! inoculant and Microbial toxin. 10
1. (c) Surface treatment and Fumigation. 10
7. (d) Germination and Dormancy. 10

8. Write short notes on the following: 10x4- 40

8. (a) Design and layout of lawns and gardens. 10
8. (b) Food production and national dietary pattern. 10
8. (c) National and international food policies. 10
8. (d) Management of storage pests in pulses. 10

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