Horticulture

Agronomy, Agro-Climatic Zones, Cropping Systems, Tillage and Soil Fertility Management

All PYQs 14 questions 3.89% weightage 2.08%

Plant Physiology, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Transpiration, Mineral Nutrition and Growth Regulators

All PYQs 13 questions 3.61% weightage 0.42%

Historical Milestones, Agricultural Education, ICAR Institutes and Research Infrastructure

All PYQs 5 questions 1.39% weightage 0.42%

Extension Education Principles, Rural Development Programs (PKVY, PMKSY, SHC) and Transfer of Technology

All PYQs 5 questions 1.39% weightage 0.42%

Cell Biology, Genetics, Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Fundamentals

All PYQs 4 questions 1.11% weightage 0.42%

Major Plant Diseases, Insect Pests, Weeds and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

All PYQs 4 questions 1.11% weightage 1.67%

Statistical Methods: Central Tendency, Dispersion, Probability, Hypothesis Testing and Experimental Field Designs

All PYQs 3 questions 0.83% weightage

Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Marketing, Finance (KCC, NABARD) and Price Policy

All PYQs 2 questions 0.56% weightage 1.67%

Temperate Nut Crops: Walnut, Almond, Pecan nut, Chestnut and Pistachio

All PYQs 23 questions 6.39% weightage 9.17%

Cucurbitaceous Vegetable Crops: Cucumber, Melons (Watermelon, Muskmelon) and Gourds

All PYQs 23 questions 6.39% weightage 2.91%

Tree Spices and Herbal Spices: Clove, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Allspice and Vanilla

All PYQs 19 questions 5.28% weightage 2.09%

Principles of Fruit Production: Classification, Agro-climatic Requirements, Orchard Planning and Planting Systems

All PYQs 15 questions 4.17% weightage 2.5%

Orchard Management: Training and Pruning Systems, Canopy Management, Unfruitfulness, Alternate Bearing and Pollinizers

All PYQs 15 questions 4.17% weightage 3.75%

Root and Tuber Vegetable Crops: Potato, Sweet Potato, Cassava, Carrot, Radish, Turnip and Beetroot

All PYQs 15 questions 4.17% weightage 3.75%

Tropical Fruit Production: Mango, Banana, Papaya, Guava and Sapota

All PYQs 14 questions 3.89% weightage 4.59%

Beverage and Stimulant Crops: Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Rubber

All PYQs 14 questions 3.89% weightage 4.17%

Plant Propagation and Nursery Management in Fruit Crops: Sexual and Asexual Methods, Grafting, Rootstocks

All PYQs 13 questions 3.61% weightage 2.91%

Major Spices: Black Pepper, Small Cardamom, Large Cardamom, Ginger and Turmeric

All PYQs 13 questions 3.61% weightage 1.67%

Major Plantation Crops: Coconut, Arecanut, Oil Palm, Palmyra Palm and Cashewnut

All PYQs 12 questions 3.33% weightage

Subtropical Fruit Production: Citrus Species, Grapes, Pomegranate, Litchi and Loquat

All PYQs 10 questions 2.78% weightage 1.66%

Minor and Underutilized Fruit Crops: Passion Fruit, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Dragon Fruit, Karonda and Wood Apple

All PYQs 10 questions 2.78% weightage 0.83%

Principles of Vegetable Production: Classification, Kitchen Gardening, Nursery Raising and Precision Farming

All PYQs 10 questions 2.78% weightage 0.83%

Plant Breeding in Vegetable and Flower Crops: Heterosis, Male Sterility (CMS), Self-Incompatibility and Molecular Markers

All PYQs 9 questions 2.50% weightage 3.75%

Physiological Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies of Major Fruit Crops

All PYQs 8 questions 2.22% weightage 0.42%

Solanaceous Vegetable Crops: Tomato, Brinjal (Eggplant), Chilli and Sweet Pepper (Capsicum)

All PYQs 8 questions 2.22% weightage 2.09%

Cole Crops and Cruciferous Vegetables: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Knol Khol, Sprouting Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts

All PYQs 8 questions 2.22% weightage 0.83%

Bulb and Allium Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Leek and Shallot

All PYQs 8 questions 2.22% weightage 0.83%

Landscape Architecture, Garden Styles (Formal, Informal, Mughal, Japanese, English) and Lawn Management

All PYQs 7 questions 1.94% weightage 2.92%

Ornamental Plants: Trees, Shrubs, Climbers, Annuals, Foliage Plants, Cacti, Succulents, Palms and Bonsai

All PYQs 7 questions 1.94% weightage 1.67%

Temperate Fruit Production: Pome Fruits (Apple, Pear, Quince) and Stone Fruits (Peach, Plum, Apricot, Cherry)

All PYQs 6 questions 1.67% weightage 1.25%

Leguminous Vegetable Crops: Garden Pea, French Bean, Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Dolichos Bean and Winged Bean

All PYQs 6 questions 1.67% weightage 2.5%

Arid and Semi-Arid Fruit Production: Aonla, Ber, Bael, Date Palm, Fig, Custard Apple, Jamun and Phalsa

All PYQs 5 questions 1.39% weightage 0.84%

Commercial Loose Flowers: Marigold, Jasmine (Bela, Chameli, Mogra), Tuberose, Crossandra and China Aster

All PYQs 5 questions 1.39% weightage 1.67%

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Senna, Isabgol, Ashwagandha, Opium Poppy, Mentha, Lemongrass and Essential Oils

All PYQs 4 questions 1.11% weightage 0.42%

Leafy and Salad Vegetables: Spinach, Palak, Amaranthus, Fenugreek, Lettuce and Minor Greens

All PYQs 4 questions 1.11% weightage 1.67%

Commercial Cut Flowers: Rose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Gladiolus, Gerbera, Orchid and Anthurium

All PYQs 4 questions 1.11% weightage 1.67%

Perennial and Underutilized Vegetable Crops: Drumstick (Moringa), Pointed Gourd, Ivy Gourd and Asparagus

All PYQs 3 questions 0.83% weightage

Plant Breeding in Fruit and Plantation Crops: Floral Biology, Incompatibility, Apomixis, Polyploidy and Mutation

All PYQs 3 questions 0.83% weightage

Seed Spices and Condiments: Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ajwain, Celery and Aniseed

All PYQs 2 questions 0.56% weightage 0.41%

Post-Harvest Physiology: Respiration, Transpiration, Ethylene Biosynthesis and Action, Ripening and Senescence

All PYQs 2 questions 0.56% weightage 0.41%

Value Added Products: Juices, Squashes, Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Pickles, Chutneys, Preserves (Murabba) and Candy

All PYQs 2 questions 0.56% weightage 0.41%

Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops: Greenhouses, Polyhouses, Net houses, Hydroponics and Vertical Farming

All PYQs 1 questions 0.28% weightage 0.42%

Harvesting, Pre-cooling, Sorting, Grading, Packaging, Cold Storage, CA/MA Storage and Transportation

All PYQs 1 questions 0.28% weightage 0.83%

Principles of Preservation and Processing: Drying, Dehydration, Thermal Processing, Freezing and Chemical Preservatives

All PYQs 1 questions 0.28% weightage 0.42%