Maharashtra Public Service Commission Agriculture service’s Preliminary Syllabus
Exam Type:-
- Pre Exam: – 200
- Main Exam: – 400
- Interview: – 50
Exam Plane
Subject |
No of Question | Marks | Education Qualification | Medium | Time |
Question’s Type |
Marathi Language | 15 | 30 | Degree
|
Marathi |
1 hours |
Multiple Choice |
English Language | 15 | 30 | Degree
|
English | ||
General Studies | 45 | 90 | Degree
|
Marathi and English | ||
Agriculture | 25 | 50 | Degree
|
Marathi and English |
-: Topics:-
Sl. No.
- Marathi:– General vocabulary, Structure, Grammar, sentence and phrases of them meaning and use as well question answer.
- English Language:- Common Vocabulary, Sentence structure, Grammar, Use of Idioms and Phrases & their meaning and Comprehension of passage.
- General Studies:-
- Current event of National and International importance.
- History of Modern (i.e. 1857-2000) India (Special reference to Maharashtra).
- Sustainable development: Pollution, Conservation of natural resources, Sustainable agriculture and industrial development, Role of international, national, state level agencies and NGOs in sustainable development.
- Indian economy: Role of Agriculture in Indian economy, Impact of Globalization, Liberalization, Privatization on Indian Economy.
- Social Reformers of Maharashtra.
- Indian Political System : Administration of Central and State government, Administration of Zilla-Parishad, Taluka – Panchayat, Gram-Panchayat, Role of Police Patil and Talati in village administration.
- Computer and Information Technology:
- i) Impact of Political, Economical, Social, Communication, Public Health Developments
on rural Life.
- ii) Use of computer in different fields: its Scope and Limitation.
iii) Information Technology: Internet, E-mail, E-commerce, Web-sites pertaining to
Agriculture information.
- Agriculture :-
- Agriculture Economics.
- Horticulture, Forest Development and Produce.
- Animal Husbandry and Dairy.
- Land Utilization and Major Crops.
- Irrigation source and method.