IAS Mains Agriculture 2006
Paper-I
Section A

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Organic farming

Soil structure and steps for development

Cropping and farming system

Weed control in wheat

Describe the principles and limitations of dryland farming. Suggest suitable technologies based on watershed management to enhance crop production under such conditions

How does the nitrogen become available to plants when urea is applied to soil? Briefly write on nitrogen use efficiency under submerged paddy conditions

Write in tabular form seed rate, sowing time, fertilizer schedule, irrigation management and average yield of barley, cotton, lentil, sugarcane, oat and toria crops for higher production

Section B

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Accelerated erosion

Scheduling irrigation

Production function

Extension-teaching methods

What is sustainable agriculture? Give its limitations and strategies to achieve food security for the 21st century

Discuss farm planning with the principal characteristics of a good farm plan. How is it helpful in farm operation to Indian farmers

Describe the role of co-operative marketing to Indian farmers. Give its main functions and the reasons of slow progress in India