Past Questions — 2017

What do you understand about the cooperative farming system? Briefly explain about the different types of cooperative farming system and its significance in Indian situation.

What do you mean by rain water harvesting? What are the various types of rain water harvesting? Explain the scope and benefits associated with rain water harvesting especially in North Eastern hilly region of India.

What do you understand by climate change? Discuss the global initiatives to reduce the impact of such changes and strategies advocated for resilient agriculture in light of climate change.

Describe critical period of crop weed competition with suitable examples. What are the precautions to be considered while using herbicides? Describe in your own words an integrated weed management strategy suitable for hill farming. Calculate the requirement for commercial herbicide product for one hectare area if a herbicide with 80 percent ai (active ingredient) has to be applied at the rate of one kg ai ha-1.