. Describe the common methods used for drying of fruits and vegetables.

. What is nursery raising? Write advantages of modern nursery system. Describe the classification of nursery based on size and business

What is agroforestry? Write its basic concept, importance and scope.

List the different techniques of feed processing and conservation of fodder. Differentiate between Hay and Silage.

Discuss about feeding of lactating and dry cows.

Describe the strategies for control and eradication of diseases in farm animals?

Discuss about the detection of oestrus and artificial insemination in dairy cows

. Hen

Ewe

Define the following terms:

. Service Period

. Explain sprinkler irrigation method. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sprinkler irrigation

Describe the on-field water conservation

What is the management practices for aberrant weather conditions (local and improved), explain?

What is the management practices for aberrant weather conditions (local and improved), explain?

Define rainfed farming and write its characteristics. Explain the detrimental effects of unfavourable weather conditions on rainfed farming.

. Define artificial groundwater recharge. Write advantages of artificial groundwater recharge. Enlist methods of artificial groundwater recharge.

. Describe biological and agronomic measures to control soil erosion.

Describe the processes of wind erosion. Explain the factors affecting wind erosion.

Describe Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) for estimation of water erosion losses along with defining its various terms.

Define soil erosion. Explain causes of soil erosion. Describe the different forms of water erosion