UPSC solved previous year questions

UPSC Agriculture PYQ with Answers

64 solved Agriculture questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

Questions
64
Years covered
2016–2026
Exam years
11
With answers
64

Agriculture questions by year

UPSC Agriculture PYQ with Answers

1–11 of 11
  1. Q4 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, income from allied agricultural activities like poultry-farming and wool rearing in rural areas is exempted from any tax. Statement II: In India, under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, rural agricultural land is not considered a capital asset. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
    2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
    3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
    4. Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correctβœ“
    Answer explanation

    Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct Income from allied activities such as poultry-farming and wool rearing is not treated as agricultural income and is therefore taxable, making Statement I incorrect.…

    AgricultureEconomyIncome tax
    Read full explanation
  2. Q5 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23: I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. II. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India. III. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric-producing States in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. I and III only
    2. II only
    3. II and III only
    4. I, II and IIIβœ“
    Answer explanation

    I, II and III India is indeed the world's largest producer and exporter of turmeric, over 30 varieties of turmeric are cultivated across the country, and Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are among its major producing…

    AgricultureEconomyTurmeric
    Read full explanation
  3. Q6 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: I. It is important for the upliftment of the rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers. II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. I only
    2. II only
    3. Both I and IIβœ“
    4. Neither I nor II
    Answer explanation

    Both I and II The Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds (cattle and buffalo) in a scientific and holistic manner, and since most low-yielding indigenous animals are owned by…

    AgricultureEconomyRashtriya gokul mission
    Read full explanation
  4. Q7 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following fruits: I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava. How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

    1. Only one
    2. Only two
    3. All the threeβœ“
    4. None
    Answer explanation

    All the three Papaya, pineapple and guava are all New World fruits that were introduced into India by the Portuguese during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as part of the broader exchange of crops that followed European maritime…

    AgricultureHistoryPortuguese introductions
    Read full explanation

53 more questions are premium

Free access covers 2025 and 2024 papers. Log in to practise free questions, or upgrade to unlock every year with answers and explanations.

Log in to continue

Padhlona is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with UPSC or the Government of India.