Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.

• Author: Ashutosh Singh

• Language: English

• Edition: 2018

• ISBN: 9789387465749

• Cover: Paperback

• Subject: Agricultural Science

About the Book

Agricultural Sciences at a Glance is a compact and exam-oriented reference book that presents a comprehensive overview of agricultural sciences in a structured and concise format. Tracing the journey of agriculture from ancient civilization to modern scientific advancement, the book reflects the evolution of agricultural education and its growing importance in national development and global sustainability.

Organized into five well-defined units, this book covers almost every major discipline of agricultural sciences along with general studies and memory-based questions frequently asked in competitive examinations.

Unit I – Plant Sciences includes Plant Biochemistry, Plant Physiology, Cell Biology, Botany, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Molecular Biology, featuring more than 800 questions.

Unit II – Agricultural Sciences & Crop Production focuses on Agronomy, Horticulture (Fruits, Vegetables & Floriculture), Major Insects and Diseases, and Soil Science, containing nearly 1100 questions.

Unit III – General Agriculture & National Economy covers Ministry of Agriculture, ICAR and related institutions, Agricultural Economics, Extension, Agricultural Statistics, Animal Science, and General Science, with over 600 questions.

Unit IV and Unit V include General Studies and Botanical Names of various plants, contributing another 600+ questions.

Designed in a single-line question format for quick revision, this book is particularly useful for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as Entrance Exams, NET, JRF, SRF, SSC, Banking Services, Civil Services, and other agriculture-related examinations. It serves as a rapid revision tool and knowledge enhancer for students seeking strong conceptual clarity and competitive readiness.