Exam Scheme

Note :-

1. Exam Duration: 2.30 Hours
2. Multiple Choice Questions with 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer.
3. Each question has five options (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Darken only one circle indicating the correct answer using a BLUE BALL POINT PEN.
4. If a question is not attempted, darken circle '5'. If no circle is darkened, 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted.
5. 10 minutes extra time is provided to ensure all questions are attempted. Candidates must darken one circle for each question.
6. Candidates who do not darken any of the five circles for more than 10% of the questions will be disqualified.

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Syllabus :- Agriculture Officer Part-B

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1. UNIT-I

1. Agro-climatic zones of India and Rajasthan.
2. Weather forecasting and climate, remote sensing.
3. Modern concepts in crop production.
4. Soil reaction, interaction, soil-plant-water relationship, organic manures, fertilizers and bio-fertilizers, integrated nutrient management, concept of site-specific nutrient management.
5. Irrigation scheduling and efficiency, pressurized irrigation system.
6. Integrated weed management: Management of parasitic and aquatic weeds.
7. Problems of soil erosion in arid and semi-arid regions.
8. Agronomic practices in soil and water conservation.
9. Integrated watershed management, integrated farming systems.
10. Organic farming.
11. Dry land farming:
    1. Constraints in dry farming areas.
    2. Moisture conservation practices in dry land farming.
    3. Tillage.
12. Role of agro-forestry in soil and water conservation, silvi-culture, compatibility of crops.
13. Agronomy of important crops- cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibre crops, forage crops, sugarcane, sugar beet, potato.
14. Soils of Rajasthan and India, Essential plant nutrients, their functions, deficiencies and toxicities, Soil fertility and productivity, Nutrient recommendations.
15. Formation and management of saline, saline sodic, sodic and acid soils.
16. Micro-organisms in soils and their role.
17. Physical, Chemical and Biological properties of soil.
18. Clay minerals, Soil reaction and buffering capacity.

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2. UNIT-II

1. Fruit Science: Importance of fruit production with special reference to Rajasthan, recent trends in propagation, Nursery, HDP, training & pruning, important physiological disorders, role of bio-regulators, INM, cultivation practices of Mango, Citrus, Banana, Papaya, Sapota, Coconut, Aonla, Pomegranate, Datepalm, Ber, Apple & Bael.
2. Olericulture: Importance of vegetable production with special reference to Rajasthan, classification of vegetables, nursery, cultivation practices of Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Okra, Cucurbits, Sweet Potato, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Onion, Garlic, Pea, Isabgol, Aloe vera, Cumin, Fennel, Coriander, Fenugreek, Vetivar, Lamongrass, Hi-tech Horticulture.
3. Floriculture: Importance and scope of floriculture in Rajasthan. Precision farming, special horticultural practices, Harvest Indices, Post harvest handling. Cultivation practices of Rose, Chrysanthemum, Gerbera, Gladioli, Marigold, Gaillardia etc.
4. Landscape gardening and styles of gardening, Lawn and its maintenance, Bio-aesthetic planning.
5. Importance of Forestry in Rajasthan.
6. PHT: Importance, Principles and methods of Fruits and vegetable preservation, maturity indices, MAS, CAS, Canning, methods of packing. Preparation of pickles, Jam, Jelly, Sauces & Ketchup, Squash, Preserve and dehydrated products. Food safety standards.

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3. UNIT-III

1. Cell and cell division, center of origin, Mendelian principles and heredity.
2. Linkage and Crossing over, Chromosomal Aberration (structure and numerical).
3. Multiple alleles and Blood group inheritance, Cytoplasmic Inheritance, gene regulation and Interaction.
4. Genetic material (type of DNA and structure).
5. Plant Breeding methods for self and cross-pollinated crops, the concept of heterosis.
6. Quantitative and Qualitative characters, self-incompatibility, and male sterility and its application in plant breeding.
7. Hybrid, domestication, acclimatization.
8. Plant Genetic Resource of important crops, crop evolution of Wheat, Cotton, Tobacco, Potato, and Mustard group.
9. Breeding for biotic and Abiotic stresses, Inbreeding depression, polyploidy, mutation, and mutation breeding.
10. Marker Assisted selection, Release and notification of varieties.
11. IPR, PPV, and FR Act.
12. Seed Technology, Seed Production of important crops, minimum seed standard for production and certification. Seed Act, Seed Control Order.
13. Combining ability DNA, recombinant technology, Transgenic crops and their scope.
14. Micro propagation and Tissue Culture Techniques.
15. Molecular Genetic. Variation - Its causes and importance. Multiple factor hypothesis.

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4. UNIT-IV

1. Chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and plant (phyto) hormones.
2. Chemistry of Nucleic acids and their functions.
3. Outlines of metabolism of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein.
4. General account of enzymes, coenzymes, and secondary metabolites.
5. Brief outlines of plant tissue culture and plant biotechnology.
6. Molecular markers and their application in Agriculture.
7. Photosynthesis and photorespiration. Respiration.
8. Physiology of flowering, Photoperiodism.
9. Physiology of growth, PGRs, and their role.
10. Seed development, germination, and dormancy.

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5. UNIT-V

1. Contribution of livestock and poultry to the economy of Rajasthan.
2. Livestock development programs and policies initiated by the Government of Rajasthan.
3. Important indigenous, crossbreed, and exotic breeds of livestock (cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, swine, camels) and poultry.
4. Livestock production systems and migration of animals in Rajasthan.
5. Livestock behavior and shelter management: Principles of housing, hygiene, and sanitation.
6. Management of different categories of animals - calves, growing, pregnant, and lactating animals.
7. Milk synthesis and milking management.
8. Conventional and unconventional feed and fodder resources of Rajasthan and their nutritive value. Hay and silage making, complete feed and fodder blocks, fodder banks.
9. Important infectious and non-infectious diseases of livestock and poultry, and their preventive and control measures.
10. Strategies for reducing the impact of climate change: heat and cold stress on livestock and poultry production.

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6. UNIT-VI

1. Role and importance of fungi, nematodes, viroids, phytoplasma, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in Agriculture.
2. Classification, morphology, growth, nutrition, and reproduction of fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
3. IDM, Bio-control disease management.
4. Major diseases (Fungal, bacterial, viral, Phytoplasma, and nematode) of field crops, vegetables, and fruits of Rajasthan and their management.
5. Mushroom production technology.
6. Plant quarantine.

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7. UNIT-VII

1. Insect pest spectrum in Rajasthan and their classification.
2. Assessment of crop losses and their application in pest management.
3. Insecticidal application, hazards, and safety precautions.
4. Insecticide formulation and their dilutions.
5. Detection of insect infestation in stored products and their management.
6. Community campaign strategies for managing white grub, grasshopper, Locust, fall armyworm, etc.
7. Integrated pest management.
8. Insecticidal pollution, residues, and tolerance limits.
9. Identification, nature of damage, bionomics, and management of insect pests of major crops of Rajasthan.
10. Lac culture, Sericulture & Apiculture.
11. Mites and their management.

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8. UNIT-VIII

1. Agricultural Engineering:
   1. Farm power and machinery.
   2. Bullock and tractor-drawn implements.
   3. Tools.
   4. Measurement of irrigation water.
   5. Water lifting devices.
2. Agriculture Statistics:
   1. Measurement of Central Tendency.
   2. Standard error and deviation.
   3. Correlation.
   4. Regression.
   5. Test of Significance.
   6. F & Chi-Square test.
   7. Experimental designs-CRD, RBD, SPD.

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9. UNIT-IX

1. Peculiarities of Indian Agriculture, place of agriculture in the Indian Economy.
2. NITI Aayog.
3. Consumer behavior, demand, supply, demand schedule and supply schedule, market equilibrium, elasticity.
4. Principles of farm management.
5. Agricultural marketing, marketing functions and institutions, WTO, contract farming, future markets.
6. Prices of agricultural commodities. e-NAM.
7. Agricultural finance and credit, credit institutions, cooperative Banks, crop insurance.
8. Demonstration, NABARD, GST.
9. Agricultural development and poverty alleviation programs.
10. Agricultural production functions - Characteristics and optimization.
11. Project Appraisal Techniques.

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10. UNIT-X

1. Objectives and principles of extension education.
2. Needs assessment, benchmark survey, and PRA Technique.
3. Programs of extension in India, especially Shriniketan, Marthandam, Gurgaon Experiment, Etawah Pilot Project, Nilokheri Project, CDP, Panchayat Raj, IADP, IAAP, HYVP, KVK, IVLP, ORP, IRDP, T&V system, Lab to Land, ATIC, RKVY, MGNREGA, ND, SGSY, JRY, PMRY, PMFBY, Soil Health Card, NRLM, etc.
4. Recent Skill Development schemes, especially PMKVY, EETP, NEEM, ASCI, etc.
5. Teaching methods, ICT applications in TOT, verbal and non-verbal communication.
6. Diffusion and adoption of innovation - concept, meaning, and stages of adoption, adopter categories.
7. Rural leadership: Types and roles of leaders in a rural context.
8. Rural Social Institutions, caste, family, and social groups.
9. Program planning: Principles and steps in program development, impact assessment.
10. Participatory training techniques, Front line demonstrations, field days, Kisan Mela, campaigns, writing reports, radio talks, TV talks.
11. Writing of Farm Literature and scientific information. Identification and documentation of ITK.