In the UPSC Mains Exam 2025, Agriculture is offered as one of the 48 optional subjects. It is divided into two papers Paper I and Paper II each carrying 250 marks, making a total of 500 marks. Paper I is scheduled for August 31, 2025, in the morning session, followed by Paper II in the afternoon session. Aspirants can check the details of the UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper 2025 below and access the direct download links for the question papers.
UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper 2025
The Agriculture Optional is one of the preferred choices for candidates appearing in the UPSC Mains Exam 2025 because of its concise syllabus and strong scoring potential. The UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper 2025 comprises two papers, Paper I and Paper II, each carrying 250 marks, making a total of 500 marks. This weightage can have a considerable impact on the overall score in the Mains.
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| Particulars | Details |
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Exam Name |
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam |
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Optional Papers in UPSC Mains Exam |
2 Papers |
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Optional Paper I |
Agriculture Optional Paper-I |
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Optional Paper II |
Agriculture Optional Paper-II |
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Optional Weightage |
25% of the total marks of the Written Exam and Personality Test |
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Total Optional Subjects in the UPSC CSE Exam |
48 Subjects |
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Total Marks in Optional |
500 Marks (250 marks each) |
Also Check: UPSC Mains Question Paper 2025
UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper 2025 Download PDF
The UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper 2025 PDF for both Paper I and Paper II is now available for download. Candidates who chose agriculture as their optional subject can refer to these papers to analyze the nature of questions, the level of difficulty, and the areas of focus in the exam.
| UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper 20225 Download PDF | |
| Question Paper | Download PDF |
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UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper-I |
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UPSC Agriculture Optional Paper-II |
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UPSC Agriculture Optional Previous Year Paper
UPSC Agriculture Optional Previous Year Paper 2025 are available for aspirants seeking to enhance their preparation. We provide access to the UPSC Agriculture Optional Question Papers in PDF format, which serve as a valuable resource for understanding exam trends and practicing answer writing.
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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