Kerala PSC Previous Years Question Paper & Answer
Page:1
Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'RANGE FOREST OFFICER' And exam conducted in the year 21. And Question paper code was '055/21'. 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.
۷
॥ 055/21
Total Number of Questions : 32
Time : 3.00 Hours Max. Marks : 200
3. What are the instruments for Measuring wind velocity and wind direction in an Agro-Meteorological
observatory ? Mention the importance of wind Parameters in agriculture. (2 Marks)
2. What is the difference between extension of demand and increase in demand ? (2 Marks)
3. Define heterosis and list the types of heterosis based on the mode of estimation. (2 Marks)
4. What are the basic functions of communication ? (2 Marks)
5. Describe the classification of fertilizers. (2 Marks)
6. Write a short note on International Monetary Fund (IMF). (4 Marks)
7. Elaborate on Bene pool and its types. (4 Marks)
8. What are Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) ? Comment on the practical applications of auxins
and gibberellins in agriculture, (4 Marks)
9. Differentiate between two stroke engine and four stroke engine. Write any four differences. (4 Marks)
10. Define gene cloning. Mention the vectors used for gene cloning. (4 Marks)
11. Explain the fate of applied urea in soil. (5 Marks)
12. Explain the factors causing soil acidity. (5 Marks)
13. Define privatization extension. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Privatization
extension ? (5 Marks)
14. List down the features of genetic code. (5 Marks)
15. List out the important 86೧೮೧೩ of fungi causing Powdery mildew disease of crop plants.
Differentiate between Powdery mildew and downy mildew. (5 Marks)
16. Describe the procedure for selection of mother palms in coconut. (5 Marks)
17. What are insect pests ? Explain the classification of insect pests. (5 Marks)
18. Write short note on fundamental soil forming process and their characteristics. (7 Marks)
19. Define plant breeding. Explain the various objectives and activities of plant breeding. (7 Marks)
20. Describe the life cycle of wheat black stem rust with a neat diagram. (7 Marks)
21. What is seed dormancy ? What are the types of seed dormancy ? Which are the methods to
break dormancy ? (7 Marks)
22. Write short note ೦೧ predators and parasites. Differentiate predators and parasites with
examples, (7 Marks)
87.0.