Agriculture Optional - UPSC CSE (IAS) Mains: Solved Previous Years and Model Questions
Author: R P Meena
Publisher: MYUPSC
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAgriculture is a very scoring optional subject in the UPSC civil services Mains exam. Aspirants with an academic background in Agriculture, Zoology, Botany and related fields can opt this as their optional for UPSC IAS Mains Exam. The optional is tough for aspirants without any background in biology or agriculture, so needless to say, such aspirants should stay away from this optional. Agriculture is a technical subject, however, with the correct strategy; candidates can do really well in this optional subject in their very first attempt. The Paper I of Agriculture Optional paper is akin to the GS Paper chiefly concentrates on-farm practices and the basic concepts of agriculture. But Paper-II of Agriculture optional covers the technical terms such as Cell Theory, cell structure and so on, which is an eliminating factor if not studied comprehensively. Salient features: 160+ Mains questions (Previous years + Model/Current/Trending) in tune with the UPSC standard and pattern detailed and well-researched synopsis for each question topic-wise segregation of questions for a quick revision solutions to 2020 UPSC Agriculture Optional provided online. Topic Covered: •Ecology •Agronomy •Weed science •Forestry •Soil science and nutrient management •Soil and water conservation •Agricultural economics •Agricultural extension •Cell biology •Plant breeding •Seed production and technology •Plant physiology •Horticulture and landscape gardening •Plant protection techniques •Food production and nutrition management All the best!!