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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'AGRONOMIST' And exam conducted in the year 2018. And Question paper code was '051/2018/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
B:-IRS - 1B
C:-IRS - 1C
D:-ERST -1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-The number of phases to be completed in planning and execution of watershed management programme
A:-4
B:-3
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-The year of start of NWDPRA is
A:-1987
B:-1988
C:-1986
D:-1989
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-The number of major categories of soil grouping in the land capability classification is
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B:-3
C:-4
D:-2
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-The USLE model applies to
A:-Sheet and Rill erosion
B:-Gully or stream bank erosion
C:-Soil loss from watersheds
D:-Soil loss from individual storms
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-The speed corresponding to the energy needed for runoff to detach soil particles is
A:->10 cm/S
B:->25 cm/S
C:->30 cm/S
D:->40 cm/S
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Crops suited for cultivation in land with gentle slopes
A:-Close growing crops
B:-Any type of crop
C:-Tree crops
D:-Semi perennials
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:- ha is taken as a unit for planning water shed development programme at the village level.
A:-500 ha
B:-1-50 ha
C:-50-100 ha
D:-500-1000 ha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Classification scheme proposed by Vames (1978) is used to classify
A:-Landslides
B:-Gullies
C:-Sheet erosion
D:-Fluvial erosion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-National Rainfed Area Authority was set up Govt. of India in the year
A:-2005
B:-2006
C:-2007
D:-2008
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-The extent of vegetation cover required to prevent splash erosion is