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1 | M-72211 (S2)-591
Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B.Sc. (Agriculture) (2014 to 2018)/Hons. (Agriculture)
(Sem.?1)
SOIL SCIENCE-I
Subject Code : BSAG-104
M.Code : 72211
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students
have to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students
have to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A
1. Write short notes on the following :
a. Colluvium
b. Eluviation
c. Volatilization
d. Denitrificatiion
e. Marshy soils
f. Soil colloid
g. Cation exchange capacity
h. Bulk density
i. Infiltration rate
j. Charge on clay micelle

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1 | M-72211 (S2)-591
Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B.Sc. (Agriculture) (2014 to 2018)/Hons. (Agriculture)
(Sem.?1)
SOIL SCIENCE-I
Subject Code : BSAG-104
M.Code : 72211
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students
have to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students
have to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A
1. Write short notes on the following :
a. Colluvium
b. Eluviation
c. Volatilization
d. Denitrificatiion
e. Marshy soils
f. Soil colloid
g. Cation exchange capacity
h. Bulk density
i. Infiltration rate
j. Charge on clay micelle

2 | M-72211 (S2)-591
SECTION-B
2. Explain the composition of earth crust with the help of diagram.
3. Bulk density and particle density of a field were reported as 1.60 and 2.75 respectively.
Calculate the percent porosity of soil.
4. Derive a relation among bulk density, particle density and porosity.
5. Enlist processes of soil formation and discuss role on any one in detail.
6. What is the source of negative charge on silicate clay minerals?

SECTION-C
7. Derive mathematically Darcy?s law showing movement of water under unsubmerged
conditions.
8. Describe the conditions under which acidic soils are formed and write in detail about
their reclamation.
9. Define rock and explain its detailed classification.







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