Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 2007 B.Sc Agriculture AGR 327HISTORY OF - Question Paper

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(b) define the agricultural development during ancient period.

4. (a) discuss the role of ICAR in Agricultural Research.

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(b) discuss the concept and growth of Agricultural Education in India.


5. (a) Compare and contrast Contract farming, Co-operative farming and Corporate farming. explain their future in Indian Agriculture

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(b) explain possible ways of strengthening Agricultural Extension in Tamil Nadu?

AGR 327. HISTORY OF AGRICULTURE

May 2007 Time : three hrs
Maximum marks : 60

I Fill up any TEN blanks of the following: 10 x one = 10marks

1. Shalimar is a famous garden built by the King -------------------------.
2. ICARDA can be expanded as ---------------------------.
3. The total geographical area of Tamil Nadu is --------------------.
4. Introduction of tobacco into India was during the reign of ---------------.
5. Cultivation of trees for aesthetic value is referred as ------------------.
6. CIMMYT is located at ----------------------.
7. The 1st agricultural University established in India is ----------------------.
8. Origin of sugarcane is ------------------.
9. The 1st animal used for agricultural purpose is ----------------.
10. The period ranging from AD 1206 and 1761 is considered as ------------ period.
11. --------------------------- was the dad of Indian Botany.
12. -------------------- was used prediction of monsoon in ancient period.


II select the accurate ans for any Ten 10 x one = 10marks

1. The total number of AICRP projects will be around ------------ (30 / 70).
2. Groundnut was introduced into India by --------------- (Portuguese / British)
3. The 1st AICRP started during 1957 was on ---------------- crop (Rice / Maize)
4. In Tamil Nadu 2/3rd of the cultivated area is covered by ------ soil (red / black).
5. CRIDA is located at --------------------- (Jaipur / Hyderabad).
6. -------------- is the hypothetical sunken continent in the Indian ocean.
7. Pisciculture is the study of ------------------- (Spices / Fish).
8. Assartage system is also known as -------------- cultivation (Shifting / Fallow).
9. CSSRI is located at ------------------- (Karnal / Jodhpur).
10. Agricultural Research on coconut is conducted at ------------- (Aliyar / Cuddalore).
11. Inverse Yield Nitrogen legal regulations was proposed by ----------- (Mitscherlich / Wilcox)
12. Peaty soils occurring along the south east coast of Tamil nadu are ----------- in colour (yellow / blue).


III Write short notes on any FIVE: (5 x two = 10 marks)
1. White revolution
2. Corporate farming
3. Panchanga
4. Great granary
5. Water harvesting during ancient period
6. Agriculture and Tamil Literature
7. Expand : 1. NABARD 2. CAZRI 3. AVRDC 4. WARDA
IV Write essays on the subsequent (5 x six = 30)

1. (a) discuss the role and objectives of ICAR in building Indian Agriculture.

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(b) discuss the concept and genesis of Agricultural Education in India.

2. (a) explain the developments in Agriculture during the British period.

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(b) Describe the role of Mughal rulers in development of gardening in India.

3. (a) What is the impact of green revolution in India? Is an ever green revolution needed?

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(b) discuss the stages of Agricultural development from the ancient period.

4. (a) explain the role of irrigation projects in Agriculture.

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(b)Explain the role of post harvest technology in increasing agricultural production.

5. (a) discuss genesis and mandate of : 1. AICRP 2. SAUs 3. ASRB

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(b) Enumerate the various agricultural research stations in TamilNadu district wise with their mandate and genesis.

Earning:   Approval pending.