Download or read book Updated Agriculture Optional Solved Previous Years and Model Questions for UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2023 written by MYUPSC and published by R P Meena. This book was released on with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 180+ 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 2023 UPSC Agriculture Optional provided online. Agriculture 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 2023. 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. The syllabus of UPSC IAS Mains exam Agriculture optional is not lengthy and hence, aspirants can finish it easily. The Paper-II is like the Botany Paper II. So candidates having a background in Botany can also tackle this paper if they have decent knowledge and comprehension of the subject. Several topics in agriculture have direct overlap with the GS papers, particularly in Geography and Economy. Tips for UPSC Agriculture Optional: 1. Candidates should have a good familiarity regarding the syllabus of Agriculture optional. 2. Candidates ought to be familiar with the fundamental concepts of agriculture to handle Paper II. 3. Make diagrams, short notes and flowcharts while preparing to make revision a lot easier. 4. Aspirants should focus on the economic dimensions as well as sustainability also. Candidates should remain in touch with the latest government data on agriculture-related statistics that are to be sourced from government sources like the agriculture ministry website and the Economic Survey. The most important part of the UPSC Exam preparation is trying to solve the old UPSC Mains question papers. For this optional too, candidates should read through the UPSC Previous year papers to form an idea about the exam pattern and trends.

Download or read book Agriculture Optional UPSC CSE IAS Mains Solved Previous Years and Model Questions written by R P Meena and published by MYUPSC. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agriculture 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!!

Download or read book UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2023 28 Years Topic wise Solved Papers 1995 2022 General Studies CSAT Paper I II written by Dr. Manish Rannjan (IAS) and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2022-07-13 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The presented book covers the questions of the UPSC Civil Services Examination of General Studies in Topic-wise solved Papers of the last 28 years (1995-2022) & CSAT (2011-2022). All chapters have been prepared according to the previous year’s UPSC Civil Services Prelims Paper-I & Il. The book has also been incorporated with Information & Instructions for Civil Services Exams; Plan & Schemes of Examinations, Tips & Strategies along with Time Management for Civil Services Exams Preparation. Explanations are error free as well as precise. Asked questions are arranged in topics such as History of India, Physical, Indian & World Geography, Indian Polity & Governance, Economic & Social Development, General Issues on Environment, Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change, General Science, General Knowledge and Current Events. In CSAT question papers are categorised such as General Comprehension, Interpersonal Skills, Communication & Decision Making, Basic Numeracy, Mental Ability, Analytical & Logical Reasoning and English Language. The book also provides list of 31 Years UPSC Main Essay Questions Papers Section-wise along with 350+ Probable Essay Topics. This book provides an idea of nature of questions asked in the previous year’s exams. COVERS: « Important Information & Instructions for IAS Exam Plan & Schemes of Examinations (Prelims & Main) New Syllabus for Prelims & Main (GS) Tips & Strategies for Civil Services Exams Preparation Trend Analysis: Cut-off Marks-Year & Category-wise (PT & Main) Trend Analysis: Questions asked —Subject-wise & Year-wise Sources for Prelims & Main Exams Preparation

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Download or read book Geography Optional For UPSC Mains Previous Years Solved and Practice Model Questions written by R P Meena and published by MYUPSC. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geography Optional Solved Previous Years' and Model Questions For UPSC Civil Services and other competitive exams Geography is a highly popular optional subject in the UPSC mains exam. It is especially popular with candidates with a science or engineering background because of the nature of the subject itself. It is a science and this makes it attractive for such candidates. It is also popular because of the overlap with the syllabus for UPSC Geography Optional pros and cons There are many benefits of taking geography as an optional in the civil services mains exam like overlap, scientific nature of the subject, etc. There are also a few hiccups such as the rather vast syllabus. In this section, we discuss the pros and cons of the Geography optional in the IAS mains exam. Advantages of Geography optional Geography, as an optional, has a number of advantages which will help candidates up their final tally in the UPSC exam. Overlap with General Studies There is tremendous overlap with the GS paper I. This is true for both the prelims and the mains exams. Overlap with the Mains GS papers: There is a whole section for Geography in the GS paper I. Even some topics like tribal issues, reorganisations, etc. are covered in the optional subject. About 80 – 100 marks worth questions are asked in the General Studies I paper which you would have covered while preparing for your optional. Even though there are not many topics in GS II with a direct overlap, some topics from International Relations finds links with Geography such as geopolitics of the Indian Ocean region, SAARC, India and her neighbours, BIMSTEC, and so on. Opinion-based questions like in geopolitics and regional geography is also a part of international relations and current affairs. In GS III, the topics that can be covered from the Geography optional include agriculture, cross-border crimes, planning, development, infrastructure, industries and resources, transportation, demographic dividend, etc. Geography also has a lot of overlap with subjects like economy, environment and conservation. Help in the UPSC Personality Test Even in the interview, you may be asked about the regional geography of your hometown, such as the climate, soil type, vegetation, etc. which can be answered better with specialised knowledge of geography. Nature of the subject Geography is a multidisciplinary subject. Hence, it is popular with a lot of candidates with a science/engineering background. Once the concepts or the theory behind any phenomenon are understood, you can easily write the answers in your own words. Scoring subject Many consider geography a scoring subject because of many factors: · In theories, there are conceptual and fact-based questions where there is less margin to reduce marks. · You can draw diagrams, flowcharts and tables to represent your answers better and drive the point home. A single good diagram speaks for about a hundred words. This saves time in the mains exam. · Map-based questions are particularly scoring. Disadvantages of Geography optional The chief pitfall of this optional is that it has a vast syllabus. Also, the competition in this subject is also huge as almost 4000 candidates opt for this optional subject. Geography optional strategy How to start? To start with this optional, the NCERTs and GC Leong are excellent sources. NCERTs present the concepts in a clear and simple language. They are easy to read and understand, especially if you are a newbie to the subject. Both the NCERTs and GC Leong have very good diagrams which are very important for scoring marks in this subject. Geography and current affairs Until a few years ago, many questions asked used to be static in this subject and only Paper II had more of a dynamic nature. But now, most of the questions asked (both in Papers I and II) are linked to current affairs. It is very important to maintain a separate file of notes for Geography-related current affairs. The newspapers are the best source for this. Almost on a daily basis, you will find some news or editorials on topics like agriculture, industries, fisheries, monsoons, climate change, conservation, wildlife, energy, etc. So, you must jot down important and exam-related points from those news items. For example, the discovery of a new species of flora can be a potential question for the prelims. Along with the notes, you must also preserve any map or diagram given in the newspapers related to the event. Another example, if a particular year saw crop failure, you must understand the climatic reason behind it and the underlying phenomenon of seasons. Please remember, more than the raw facts and numbers, it is the underlying phenomenon or concept that is more important to study. In 2018, Paper I had a question directly linked to current events. Explain the unusual intensity of dust storms and thunder storms across India in the pre-monsoon period of year 2018. (10 marks) Atlas by your side It is essential that you keep an atlas by your side while preparing for this optional. Whether it is the static or the dynamic portions you are reading, having an atlas by your side will help you visually see what you are reading about. This will help you understand the concepts better and also helps in better retention. For example, when you learn about the geo-politics of the Indian Ocean region, an atlas will help you locate the countries and islands that are important to the issue. Note making Notes are very important during preparation, particularly when you are tackling a vast subject like geography. Make sure you make notes only for those topics for which textbooks do not provide a readable content. Otherwise, it would be a waste of time. Do not make notes for every topic. Note making is especially important for current affairs. Your sources for notes should be newspapers, magazines like Down to Earth, government reports, Economic Survey, etc. Augment your notes with diagrams and flowcharts. Previous year question papers It is important to solve previous year papers as it gives you a sense of the most important topics. Maps You must practice maps as these questions if done correctly, fetch great marks. It is advisable to prepare region-wise maps from standard textbooks covering topics like physical features, terrain, soil, rivers, agriculture, monsoons, industries, resources, drainage, etc. Types of questions There are basically three types of questions in the Geography optional. Direct questions These are direct questions straight from the syllabus such as the difference between tropical and temperate cyclones and the like. In such cases, since everybody writes the same thing, it is important to present your answer appealingly. Make the answer neat and precise. Draw diagrams wherever possible. Open-ended questions For these questions, there is more freedom to add positive and negative aspects of concepts. You should also cover multiple dimensions of the issue or concept asked in the question. As usual, do include drawings and map locations if possible. Map-based questions Practice the map-based questions that were asked in the last 20 years in the IAS mains. Practice daily so that you can internalise important locations, markings, etc. Answer writing in geography Diagrams are very important. They help you explain concepts with fewer words. You can save time by including diagrams in your answers. They also fetch more marks. For example, in a question where you are writing about the intensity of the energy crisis in the world, you can draw a map of the world showing the areas of low crisis, moderate crisis and severe crisis. Try to incorporate aspects of both physical and human geography in your answers. Wherever possible, try to present the human angle also. This will also provide an administrative angle to the issue. For example, in a question about Himalayan and Peninsular drainage systems, you can talk about the differences in cropping patterns also. According to topper Pratham Kaushik, when you write answers, make them along the lines of the syllabus like illustrated below: Examine the role of small towns in the regional development process. Divide your answer into the following segments: Population and Settlement, Regional Development and Planning, Industries, Resources, Agriculture, Transport and Trade, Political Geography, and Cultural Setting. This will make the answer more diverse and multidimensional. Tackling the huge syllabus It is important to read the syllabus thoroughly before starting with the preparation. Basically, we can divide the syllabus into three: 1. Physical Geography 2. Human Geography 3. Indian Geography The first two sections form a part of Paper I and Indian Geography forms a part of Paper II. When you prepare, try to link paper I and paper II. Topics like population, regional development, climatology, settlement geography and so on can be used for both papers. Examples from one section can be used to make your answers for the other section more relevant. General tips for geography optional preparation There are two papers in geography optional and the syllabus together is huge. Get well-acquainted with the topics and check the trends in previous years’ questions to figure out which topics are most frequently asked about. 1. For every topic, refer two-three sources to ensure you have the most authentic information and there is no chance of an error in your knowledge. 2. Set a realistic goal for your study table and understand that this amount of syllabus will require 2-3months at least to be completed. Hence start your study accordingly. 3. Instead of making all the notes alone, rely more on class notes from tutors which you will find in plenty online. Shabbir and Himanshu Sir are some of the top-recommended tutors whose notes are even referred by toppers like Pratham Kaushik (AIR- 5, CSE- 2017). 4. 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