Is the UPPSC Agricultural Services Exam subject to negative scoring?

Indeed. The UPPSC Agriculture Services preliminary exam has a negative grading system. It specifies that an erroneous answer will result in a deduction of 0.33 marks.

The syllabus for the UPPSC Agricultural Services test is nowhere to be seen.

No worries, the UPPSC Agricultural Services syllabus 2024 for the preliminary and written exams is available for download on the Commission's official website or one can see the above article

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UPPSC Agriculture Services Syllabus 2024 and Detailed Exam Pattern

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The UPPSC CAS Exam will be held in 2024 by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. Those planning to take the UPPSC Combined Agriculture Service Exam in 2024 need to be aware of the UPPSC Agriculture Services Syllabus 2024. The syllabus is available at www.uppsc.gov.in, the UPPSC’s official website. The syllabus will assist candidates in starting their exam preparation. Applicants have two options: they can go to the official website or click on the link provided in the article below.

UPPSC Agriculture Services Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

Thousands of applicants are expected to take the state-level UPPSC Combined Agriculture Service Exam 2024 to be considered for government jobs. The two subjects covered in the UPPSC Agriculture Service prelims syllabus are general studies and agriculture. The first covers topics like environmental factors influencing crop production and distribution, climatic factors influencing crop growth, and cropping patterns in the various agroclimatic zones in general and of Uttar Pradesh.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024
Organization	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Name	Combined Agriculture Service Exam
Category	Syllabus
Exam Date	To be announced
Total Marks	300
Question Type	Objective Type Question
Negative Marking	-0.33 or 1/4th mark
Official Website	https://uppsc.up.nic.in/

UPPSC Agriculture Services Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

In addition to the syllabus, candidates should be aware of the UPPSC Combined Agriculture Service Exam Pattern 2024. The exam pattern will help applicants understand how marks are given out, how the questions are organized, and how challenging the paper is.

Multiple-choice questions will be used for the exam.
There will be two hours allotted for the test, with a total of 300 marks.
¼ mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

UPPSC Combined Agriculture Service Exam Pattern 2024
Part	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part I	General Studies	40	100	2 Hours
Part II	Agriculture Subject	80	200
Total		120	300

UPPSC Agriculture Service Mains Exam Pattern 2024

The main exam is all about a written part, so the questions will be descriptive. There are two descriptive papers in the main exam. The table below provides more information on these.

UPPSC Combined Agriculture Service Mains Exam Pattern 2024
Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Basic Hindi and Essay	100	2 Hours
Paper II	Optional Subject	200	3 Hours

UPPSC Agriculture Services Syllabus 2024

The UPPSC Combined Agriculture Service complete syllabus is included in the article below. It is advised that candidates review the comprehensive syllabus, which is broken down post-wise below. To receive good grades and be chosen, candidates must cover every topic listed in the syllabus.

UPPSC Agriculture Services Syllabus 2024
Paper/Post	Topics
General Studies Paper I	Basic Science Indian history National movement in India Indian culture, politics, and economy Indian trade, business, and agriculture The topography and natural resources of India and Uttar Pradesh Current affairs on a national and worldwide scale Reasoning and logic predicated on general intelligence Quantitative Aptitude Environment and ecology The social customs, education, trade, agriculture, and living conditions of Uttar Pradesh.
Agriculture Paper II	Distribution and Production of Crops in Agriculture Uttar Pradesh’s Cropping Patterns Sustainable agricultural production Production of valuable cash crops, oilseeds, pulses, grains, and fiber Both social and agroforestry Classification of Weed Indian soil classification: constituents, issues, and classification Necessary nutrients for plants Both symbiotic and non-symbiotic fixing of nitrogen Preservation of soil Watering and clearing Organic farming and farm management Economy based on agriculture Programs and extensions for agriculture Mechanization in agriculture Genetics and variance Various Start-ups The function of agriculture, its importance, photosynthesis, and controlling plant development climate conditions Management of diseases Trends in India’s food production and consumption Crop production distribution
Essay and Hindi Paper	Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Idioms Hindi to English translation and vice versa Culture and Literature Business and agriculture Environmental science Important national and international events
District Horticulture Officer UP	India’s Agro Climatic Zones Agricultural Meteorology’s Scope The causes of global warming The Aims and Significance of the Integrated Farming System Coordinated nutrition control Fruits and vegetables are essential for human nutrition. Principles of Organic Agriculture: Fruit, Vegetable, and Medical Crop Cultivation Creation of a Kitchen and Nutrition Garden: Organic Fruit and Vegetable Production.
Preservation of Food Officer	Fruit and Vegetable Preservation: Principles and Techniques Management of Harvest in Horticultural Crops Making jam, jelly, candies, pickles, and other related products The significance of handling, grading, and packaging food Principles of Pasteurization in Canning Agents of Spoilage Export Zones for Agriculture and Industry Assistance Vitamins in Fruits and Vegetables
Senior Technician in the Agronomy Division	Definition and Applications of Agricultural Meteorology Development and Maintenance of Atmospheric Weather Variability, Variety Testing, DUS Testing, and Genetic Purity Concept Agriculture that is rain-fed and dry-land Agricultural sustainability Factors Contributing to Genetic Decline High-quality seed production technology for crops like sunflower, soybean, rapeseed, corn, wheat, and paddy
Senior Technical Helper (Plant Guard)	Plant Protection in India: Its History and Importance Plant Protection Organization in the United Provinces The Basics of Termite Management Equipment Storage for Plant Protection, Root Vegetable, and Bean Pests Control of Pests in Large-Scale Serial Crops Plant Protection Principles in General Diseases of Plants and Their Isolation Techniques The fundamentals of controlling plant diseases concerning UP, including symptoms, etiology, transmission, and control of significant diseases that affect cereal, legume, fruit, and vegetable crops.
Senior Technical Assistant, Department of Chemistry	The physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil as well as the principles of soil fertility Soil nutrients, both micro and macro Factors and Procedures in the Formation of Soil Sources and Modes of Access to Nutrients Ecology and Microbiology of Soils Water, Air, and Soil Agriculture-related pollution Pollution Sources Conservation of soil and soil surveying Agroforestry, conservation irrigation, dry land agriculture Shady control frameworks
Senior Assistant in the Department of Botany	Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance: Historical Perspectives on Genetics and Plant Breeding The Theory of Chromosome Inheritance Nature, Structure, Genetic Material Replication Molecular Mechanisms of Mutation Goals, Activity, Notable Plant Breeding Accomplishments, Biotechnology and Its Significance in Agriculture Purely linear theory Production of proteins Line of addition and replacement for aliens Resistance to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses Surveying the Soil and Conserving It Measures for Dry Land Agriculture in Dry Farming
Senior Assistant in the Development Branch	The scope and significance of agrometeorology, global warming, climate change causes, and their effects on agriculture and the integrated farming system Issues with Sustainable Agriculture Animals’ Functions In the Rural Economy: Husbandry and Dairy Development Practices and Packages Field peas, lentils, rice, wheat, maize, beans, jawar, and bajra pulses Cash Crops: Potato, Sugarcane; Fruits: Amla, Guava, Mango, etc.