Question Distribution by Subject Area (100 questions)
Plant Science & Crop Production (20-22%)
- Rice varieties and cultivation (Panikekua, submergence tolerance, Khaira disease, dapog method)
- Other crop varieties (papaya, banana, mango, arecanut, coconut)
- Crop classification (cereals, pulses, fibre crops, C3/C4/CAM plants)
- Agronomic practices (bending, pegging stage)
Genetics & Biotechnology (15-17%)
- Genetic engineering and terminology
- Genetic concepts (genotypes, alleles, hybrid vigour, polyploidy)
- Molecular biology (DNA, RNA, transcription, PCR)
- Plant tissue culture and micropropagation
Plant Pathology & Disease Management (14-16%)
- Major crop diseases (sheath blight, downy mildew, loose smut, damping-off)
- Disease etiology and transmission (viral, fungal, bacterial, seed-borne)
- Nutrient deficiency diseases (Khaira disease)
- Pest management and classification
Soil Science & Fertility (11-13%)
- Soil properties and nutrient availability
- Soil microorganisms (nitrogen fixation, biofertilizers)
- Fertilizer composition and application
- Green manure and organic matter management
Plant Physiology & Biochemistry (10-12%)
- Plant hormones (auxins, cytokinins, ethylene, gibberellins)
- Photosynthetic pathways (C3, C4, CAM)
- Biochemical components (sugars, amino acids, pungency compounds)
- Seed physiology and viability
Agricultural Economics (8-10%)
- Crop productivity factors
- Economic concepts and definitions
- Agricultural institutions (FCI, Agricultural Price Commission)
- Macroeconomic indicators (income, utility, supply/demand)
Horticulture (7-9%)
- Fruit crop varieties and propagation
- Plantation management techniques
- Spacing and pit size specifications
Entomology & Pest Control (8-10%)
- Honeybee biology and behavior
- Insect morphology and physiology
- Pesticide types and restrictions
- Insect pest identification
Microbiology (7-9%)
- Nitrogen-fixing organisms
- Bacterial types and characteristics
- Bacteriophages and biological control
Agronomy & Crop Management (6-8%)
- Weed management (herbicides)
- Cropping systems (catch crops, green manure)
- Environmental impact (methane emissions)
- Geographic origin of crops
Fibre Crops & Allied Agriculture (5-7%)
- Fibre crop families and characteristics
- Processing methods (retting, curing)
- Crop-specific practices
General Biology & Comparative Anatomy (4-6%)
- Cell biology and membrane characteristics
- Genetic diversity and variation
- Monocot vs dicot classification
Key Trends:
- Heavily Science-Based: 65-70% of questions focus on biology, genetics, and crop science
- Practical & Applied Focus: Questions emphasize field varieties, disease management, and crop production techniques specific to India and Assam
- Variety Identification Emphasis: Multiple questions on crop varieties (rice, mango, papaya, mustard)
- Regional Relevance: Strong focus on Assam agriculture (Assam lemon, Khasi mandarin, rice varieties)
- Balanced Coverage: Mix of theoretical knowledge and practical/applied aspects
- Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Integration of genetics, plant physiology, soil science, economics, and horticulture
- Current Agricultural Issues: Questions on sustainability, biofertilizers, integrated pest management, and crop productivity
- Institutional Knowledge: References to research institutions (IRRI, CFTRI) and agricultural organizations
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