TNPSC ( AGRICULTURAL OFFICER EXTENSION ) exam test series – Rs. 1500 upto february 10
key features of this test series :
- Effective coverage of syllabus
- TNPSC EXAM pattern CBT Based test
- question papers are taken by well experienced faculties.
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TEST SERIES SCHEDULE
| TEST NO | DATE | UNIT NO. | TEST PORTION |
| 1. | 01-02-2023 | 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF CROP PRODUCTION | Factors of ProductionAgricultural seasons of India and Tamil NaduCropping patterns in India and Tamil Nadu – package of practices of different crops Agro- Climatic zones of India and Tamil Nadu and their features |
| 2. | 05-02-2023 | 5.CROP IMPROVEMENT | Principles of breeding – Breeding methods in self, cross and vegetatively propagated crops – Modern tools in crop improvement Heterosis breeding and Hybrid seed production technologies |
| 3. | 08-02-2023 | 10. AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION: PRINCIPLES AND METHODS | Extension methods for transfer of technology –AV aids-Communication models – Use of ICT in transfer of technology-Diffusion and adoption- Pre and post-independence rural development initiatives: key features, strength and weakness of individual programmesProgramme planning and evaluation methods Rural sociology – key features of Indian rural system-value system-social change- rural migration. Role of women in Agriculture |
| 4. | 12-02-2023 | 3.NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Soil – Soil structure – Factors influencing soil structure – Physical and Chemical properties Effect of nutrient availability and plant growth Problem soils and their management Soil survey – its objectives and scopeSoil fertility and productivity |
| 5. | 15-02-2023 | 8.FARM BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT | Farm business management – Principles of farm business management Types and systems of farmsClassical Production Functions Cost concepts – Management of resourcesFarm Planning and budgeting |
| 6. | 19-02-2023 | 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF CROP PRODUCTION | Weather and Climate Weather forecasting Climate change and its impact Minimal tillage practices Stress mitigating technologies including microorganismsNanoparticles and their applications |
| 7. | 22-02-2023 | 5.CROP IMPROVEMENT | Latest varieties of major crops in Tamil Nadu Breeding for Climate resilience varieties – Variety release procedures Application of bio technology in Agriculture . |
| 8. | 26-02-2023 | 10. AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION: PRINCIPLES AND METHODS | Extension methods for transfer of technology –AV aids-Communication models – Use of ICT in transfer of technology-Diffusion and adoption- Pre and post-independence rural development initiatives: key features, strength and weakness of individual programmesProgramme planning and evaluation methods Rural sociology – key features of Indian rural system-value system-social change- rural migration. Role of women in Agriculture |
| 9. | 1-03-2023 | 3.NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Dry farming Rainfed agriculture Conservation of soil and water Watershed and waste land development. Land use pattern and planning – Size and distribution of holdings types and systems of farming |
| 10. | 05-03-2023 | 8.FARM BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT | Investment analysisRisk and uncertainties in AgricultureAgricultural credit system in India – Multi credit delivery system |
| 11. | 08-03-2023 | 9.AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE | Marketing – Agricultural marketing – Market structure – Marketing Efficiency Price Spread-Market IntegrationMarket Risk-Speculation and hedgingMarket Institutions-Warehouses and rural godowns |
| 12. | 12-03-2023 | 7.CROP PROTECTION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | Importance of pest, disease, nematodes and weed management in agriculture categories of pests, diseases, nematodes and weeds pest and disease surveillance and forecasting weather on pest and disease incidence |
| 13. | 15-03-2023 | 6.SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | seeds – Importance of quality seeds in Agriculture – Nucleus, Breeder, foundation, certified and labelled seeds Seed certification techniques and processing in Tamil Nadu |
| 14. | 19-03-2023 | 9.AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE | AgmarkCooperatives – Commodity BoardsAgri business management – Principles of Management-Entrepreneurship Development – Forms of Business organizations |
| 15. | 22-03-2023 | 4.CROP MANAGEMENT & ALLIED AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES | Cropping systems and integrated farming Recycling of agricultural waste Organic manures, green manures, bio fertilizers – Balanced usage Integrated nutrient management |
| 16. | 26-03-2023 | 7.CROP PROTECTION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | Symptoms of damages and control measures of pest, disease and nematodes of major crops in Tamil Nadu Integrated pest, disease and nematode management in crop production Pesticides and their use in IPM – mode of action |
| 17. | 29-03-2023 | 9.AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE | Agricultural Price Policy – CACP-MSP – FRP- Procurement PricePolicies for agricultural development Economic liberalization – WTO and its impact on agricultural export |
| 18. | 05-04-2023 | 4.CROP MANAGEMENT & ALLIED AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES | Physiological disorders in crop plants and their managementIrrigation management of different crops Mushroom cultivation, bee keeping, silkworm rearing etc.. |
| 19. | 09-04-2023 | 9.AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE | Importance of Agriculture in Indian economy Land size and distribution of holdings and land use pattern in Tamil Nadu Agriculture under Five-year Plans (FYPs) Food Security -Public Distribution Systems (PDS) – Buffer Stock |
| 20. | 12-04-2023 | 6.SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Seed testing – Seed testing laboratories-ISTA standards for seed testing Seed village concept, Seed Act Seed coating and priming technologies – Seed enhancement technologies |
| 21. | 16-04-2023 | 5.CROP IMPROVEMENT | Tissue culture & its significance –Transgenic Plants. Plant Genetic Resources: Collection conservation and exchangeCrop varietal protectionPPV& FR authority and its role |
| 22. | 19-04-2023 | 1. IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE | Importance of Agriculture in Indian Economy and its sectoral relationship Agricultural Development through five year plans in India and Tamil Nadu |
| 23 | 23-04-2023 | 7.CROP PROTECTION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | Pattern plant protection equipments and their use – Plant quarantine. Storage pests, disease and nematodes and their management. Importance of biological control in pest, disease and nematode management. Weeds Major weeds and their control |
| 24. | 26-04-2023 | 4.CROP MANAGEMENT & ALLIED AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES | Energy in Agricultural production – Sources – Solar, wind, animal, biomass and biogas Mechanization in agriculture – Tractors & tillers – Agricultural implements and Machineries and their usage livestock and poultry rearing |
| 25. | 30-04-2023 | 1. IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE | Government Agricultural Policies Agricultural development through NITI AYOG import and export role of NSC, FCI and PDS. |
| 26. | 03-05-2023 | 3.NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Water resources development and management Command area development Ground water Development and Conjunctive use Water use efficiency – Quality of irrigation water – Its effect in soil and crops – Management of poor quality water for crop growth. |
| 27. | 07-05-2023 | 8.FARM BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT | Role of nationalized banks, NABARD and Regional Rural Banks – Lead Bank Scheme – Service area approach Scale of finance-Credit Worthiness-3Rs,5Cs and 7Ps of creditCrop Insurance – Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) – Agricultural Insurance Company |
| 28 | Mock test 1 | ||
| 29. | Mock test 2 | ||
| 30. | Mock test 3 |
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