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End Semester Examination, December -2024

Program: B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

Semester: III
Course: Agri-Informatics
Course Code: 13A. 211

Course outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to
CO1 Understand analogy of computer
CO2 Basic knowledge of MS Office
CO3 Some basic knowledge of Internet and WWW
CO4 Use of IT application and different IT tools in Agriculture
CO5 Use of Decision support systems, Agriculture Expert System and Soil Information
Systems in Agriculture

Unit / Module-1

Short Answer Questions: 5 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom CO
No. Taxonomy
1. What is a computer? Define the operating system. List the types Remember CO1
of operating systems.
2. What is MS Office? Name the applications in MS Office for Understand CO2
document creation and editing.
3. What is data presentation? Why is statistical analysis important? Apply CO2
4. What is a database? Name two types of databases. Understand CO2
5. How is DBMS different from a traditional file system? How is Understand CO1
DBMS used in agriculture?

Long Answer Questions: 10 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom CO
No. Taxonomy
6. Explain the basic components of a computer system and their Evaluate CO1
functions. Discuss the evolution of computers from the first
generation to the present.
7. Describe the features of Microsoft Word for document creation. Create CO2
Discuss the uses of Microsoft Excel in data analysis and
manipulation.
 8. Explain the importance of effective data presentation. Discuss the Analyse CO2
steps involved in creating and interpreting graphs
9. Explore how database management systems are utilized in Evaluate CO4
agricultural practices. Highlight the benefits of implementing
DBMS in managing agricultural data.
10. Explain the role of mathematical expressions in computer Analyse CO2
programming. Provide examples of mathematical expressions and
their applications.
Unit / Module-2

Short Answer Questions: 5 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom Taxonomy CO

No.
11. What is the World Wide Web (WWW)? Name the Understand CO3
components of the World Wide Web.
12. What is a computer programming language? Name a few Understand CO1
commonly used programming languages.
13. What is e-Agriculture? What are the key concepts of e- Apply CO4
Agriculture?
14. How does ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Understand CO4
benefit agriculture?
15. How does the World Wide Web facilitate information access? Remember CO2

Long Answer Questions: 10 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom Taxonomy CO

No.
16. Explain the evolution and history of the World Wide Web. Evaluate CO3
Discuss the main components of the WWW, including web
browsers, servers, and URLs.
17. Define computer programming languages and their role in Create CO2
software development. Compare and contrast high-level and
low-level programming languages.
18. Discuss the role of Information and Communication Analyse CO4
Technology (ICT) in agriculture. Provide examples of ICT
applications in crop monitoring, pest control, and market
information systems.
19. Define e-Agriculture and its significance in modern farming Evaluate CO4
practices. Explore the applications of e-Agriculture in areas
like precision farming and farm management.
20. Explain the importance of standard input/output operations in Analyse CO2
programming.
 Unit / Module-3

Short Answer Questions: 5 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom Taxonomy CO

No.
21. What are computer models in the context of understanding Understand CO4
plant processes?
22. How does information technology compute water and nutrient Understand CO4
requirements for crops?
23. What are computer-controlled devices in agriculture, and how Remember CO4
do they manage agri-inputs?
24. How do smartphone apps assist in providing farm advice in Remember CO4
agriculture?
25. In what ways can geospatial technology generate valuable Apply CO5
agri-information?
Long Answer Questions: 10 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom Taxonomy CO

No.
26. Explain the role of computer models in simulating and Analyse CO5
understanding plant processes. Discuss the advantages and
limitations of using computer models in agriculture.
27. Detail the IT applications used to calculate water and nutrient Evaluate CO4
requirements for crops. Discuss the impact of precision
agriculture in optimizing resource use through IT
28. Explore the functions of computer-controlled devices in Evaluate CO5
managing agricultural inputs. Discuss examples of automated
systems and their benefits in modern farming.
29. Explain the role of smartphone apps in providing farm advice Analyse CO5
to farmers. Discuss how these apps contribute to market price
information and postharvest management.
30. Define geospatial technology and its applications in Analyse CO4
agriculture

Unit / Module-4

Short Answer Questions: 5 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom Taxonomy CO

No.
31. What is a Decision Support System (DSS) in agriculture? Understand CO5
Name the components of a Decision Support System.
32. Define Soil Information Systems and their importance in Remember CO5
agriculture with suitable examples
33. What is the role of decision support systems in farm Understand CO5
management? How do Agriculture Expert Systems assist in
crop-related decisions?
 34. Why is soil information crucial for effective farm planning? Apply CO5
Explain with a suitable example.
35. How can IT tools be used in the preparation of contingent crop Understand CO4
planning? Provide examples of IT tools used in contingent crop
planning.

Long Answer Questions: 10 Marks questions

Sl. Model Questions Bloom Taxonomy CO

No.
36. Explain the concept of Decision Support Systems in the Analyse CO5
context of agriculture. Discuss the key components of a
Decision Support System and their roles.
37. Define Agriculture Expert Systems and their role in supporting Evaluate CO5
farm decisions. Discuss the development and functioning of
expert systems in the agricultural domain.
38. Explain the significance of soil information in agriculture. Evaluate CO5
Discuss how Soil Information Systems collect, process, and
provide valuable data for farmers.
39. Explain how IT tools and technologies are employed in the Evaluate CO4
preparation of contingent crop plans.
40. Provide case studies or examples showcasing successful Analyse CO4
contingent crop planning using IT tools.

Summary Sheet:

CO Wise

CO Q. No. Marks
CO1 1,6,5,12 25
CO2 2,3,4,7,8,10,12,15,17,20 75
CO3 11,13,14,16 25
CO4 9,8,19,21,22,23,24,27,30,35,39,40 95
CO5 25,26,28,29,31,32,33,34,36,37,38 80
Total 300

Unit Wise

Unit Q. No. Marks

Unit I 1-10 75
Unit II 11-20 75
Unit III 21-30 75
Unit IV 31-40 75
Total 300
 Bloom’s Taxonomy Level (BLT) Wise

BLT Q. No. Marks

LOT 1-5, 11-15, 21-25, 31-35 150

HOT 6-10, 16-20,26-30,36-40 150

Total 300

Prepared By: Dr. Praveen Kumar Reviewed By: Dr. R.P. Singh Ratan

Disclaimer: - This is a Model Paper. The Question in End semester examination will differ
from the Model Paper. This Model paper is meant for practice only.