Here are all 41 Forestry and Agroforestry questions asked in UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper I from 1995 to 2026, arranged under the 4 topics of the official syllabus. Within each topic the latest questions come first.
Each question ends with a code such as [2024/15m/3b] – the year, the marks, the word limit (where UPSC set one) and the question number in the paper.
3.1] Types of forestry plantations
7 questions
Describe the objectives of social forestry. Write down the plant species suitable for social forestry. [2024/10m/150w/1c]
Classify the agroforestry systems and explain in detail the importance of social forestry in Indian context. [2023/20m/3b]
Social forestry and various schemes related to social forestry. [2021/10m/150w/1c]
Describe the types and benefits of non-conventional forestry systems. State the characteristics of suitable tree species for non-conventional forestry. [2018/20m/4b]
Briefly describe the various types of forestry plantations like social forestry, agroforestry and natural forests. What methods are employed for propagation of forest plants? [2016/20m/4b]
Social forestry. [2013/10m/150w/5e]
Agroforestry and social forestry. [2011/10m/3b]
3.2] Propagation of forest plants and forest products
7 questions
Discuss the vegetative propagation methods adopted in forest plants with suitable examples and their limitations. [2026/20m/3a]
What do you mean by Forest products? Write about the value added products from forest. [2024/20m/3b]
What are non-wood forest products? How do they help local community development in terms of economy and employment? [2023/10m/150w/1c]
Describe various methods for propagation of forest plants. [2022/10m/150w/1c]
Discuss the value addition of forest products. [2021/10m/8c]
Describe the utility of forest products in increasing farmers’ incomes. [2017/20m/4b]
Briefly describe the various types of forestry plantations like social forestry, agroforestry and natural forests. What methods are employed for propagation of forest plants? [2016/20m/4b]
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24 questions
Write down the names and characteristics of tree species suitable for agroforestry. [2026/10m/150w/1c]
Differentiate between agrisilviculture and agrisilvipasture system. Give suitable examples of component crops. [2025/10m/150w/1c]
What do you mean by Forest products? Write about the value added products from forest. [2024/20m/3b]
Classify the agroforestry systems and explain in detail the importance of social forestry in Indian context. [2023/20m/3b]
Describe various components of agroforestry and state the benefits of agroforestry also. [2022/10m/4c]
What do you understand by agroforestry? Discuss various types of agroforestry systems in India with the help of examples. [2021/20m/3a]
Discuss the value addition of forest products. [2021/10m/8c]
Write the scope and needs of Agroforestry in India. [2020/10m/150w/1d]
Differentiate between the followings: (i) Fertigation and Herbigation (ii) Agroforestry and Agrostology (iii) Cooperative Societies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (iv) Dry land farming and Irrigated farming. [2020/20m/2a]
Agroforestry systems in Indo-Gangetic plains. [2019/10m/150w/1d]
Agroforestry and Agrostology. [2016/10m/150w/1a]
Agroforestry and Agrostology. [2015/10m/3c]
How agro-forestry plantation is helpful to the farmers? [2014/20m/4b]
What is subsistence agroforestry system? Describe Taungya cultivation. [2012/15m/200w/2b]
Value addition in agriculture. [2012/12m/150w/5d]
Agroforestry. [2007/20m/200w/1b]
Agro forestry. [2005/20m/200w/5c]
Multipurpose tree species (MPTs) [2004/15m/200w/1c]
Shifting cultivation and Taungya system. [2003/20m/200w/1c]
Scope of agro-forestry. [2001/20m/200w/5b]
Role of Agro-forestry in energy production. [1999/20m/200w/5c]
Agro-forestry is a promising alternative to the traditional cropping pattern. Discuss. [1998/60m/2]
Agroforestry. [1997/20m/200w/1d]
Agro-forestry. [1995/20m/200w/1a]
3.4] Conservation of forest flora and fauna
3 questions
Elucidate different forest policies and their aims. [2025/10m/150w/1d]
Explain the productive, protective, ameliorative, recreational, educational and developmental functions of Indian forests. [2025/20m/4a]
Discuss various steps for long term conservation of forest flora and fauna. [2022/10m/2c]
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Last updated: 30 October 2026