SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
An Insight Into Soil Science For Competitive Examinations
by Dr. T. Prabhakar Reddy
ISBN Number : 978 - 1- 73037 - 676 - 4
Authors Details
| Author Name | Image | About Author |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. T. Prabhakar Reddy |  |
Dr. T. Prabhakar Reddy is working as Scientist, Department of Soil Science and
Agricultural Chemistry, at Regional Sugarcane and Rice Research Station,
Rudrur, Professor Jaya Shankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India.
He has four years of teaching and five years of research experience in Soil Science
at PJTSAU. He dealt UG courses in Soil Science like Soil Physics, Soil Pedology,
Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology, Manures, Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals.
He has taken tutorial classes for B.Sc.(Ag) final year students preparing ICARJRF
Examination, where evidently eighteen students pursuing PG (Soil Science)
in different universities. He authored and co-authored 24 Research Publications
in varied National and International Journals. He presented 12 research papers in
national and international conferences organized at different univer |
| Dr. D. Vijaya Lakshmi |  |
Dr. D. Vijaya Lakshmi is working as Research Associate, Crop Production, at
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rudrur, Professor Jaya Shankar Telangana State
Agricultural University, India. She has two years of extension experience in Crop
Production at PJTSAU. She authored and co-authored 26 Research Publications
in varied National and International Journals. Her field of specialization was on
soil fertility and soil chemistry. He presented 8 research papers in national and
international conferences organized at different universities. |
| Dr. Ch. Aruna Kumari |  |
Dr. Ch. Aruna Kumari is working as Assistant Professor, Department of Crop
Physiology, at Agricultural College, Jagtial, Professor Jaya Shankar Telangana
State Agricultural University, India. She has six years of teaching experience at
PJTSAU and seven years of Research Experience in varied ICAR Institutes and in
Vibha Seeds. She is the Recipient of CSIR Fellowship during her doctoral studies
and was awarded Young Scientist Award for Best Thesis Presentation “In the
National Seminar on Plant Physiology”. She has been an Author of book chapters
in 2 books viz., Advances in Cotton, Chilli and Food Security for Sustainable
Development. She was one of editor of book on “Glossary in Plant Physiology”,
the editor of two International books viz., Advances in Bio-Resource and Stress
Management (Springer Publications) and Applied Biology of Woody Plants (American Academic Press). She
had 38 Research Publications in varied National and International Journals. Her field of specialization was on
Seed Dormancy of rice and sunflower. |
Book Description
Competitive examinations in the discipline of Soil Science become routine in nature for ICAR-JRF & SRF, IARI-PhD, besides National Eligibility Test and recruiting Scientists through Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board. There are number of books and large literature on Soil Science but objective type questions have not been compiled in a readable manner. During my student days I have faced this problem and it was my desire that I shall write a one handy information which will be useful to students appearing in various kind of examinations related with Soil Science. There is a great demand or request from the students and staff for objective Soil Science question bank. The question bank should contains theory, fill in the blanks, multiple choice questions as well as cross matching questions based on the new syllabus for undergraduate and post graduate students of the agricultural universities in India. Keeping the aforesaid point in view I have made an attempt to complete a theory, question bank with answers on all facets of Soil Science based on my experience in the subject by appearing and successfully qualifying all the above examinations. In edition I have searched all old papers of these examinations and relevant questions have been duly incorporated. The questions are prepared on various chapters in a Soil Science based on new syllabus on above points. This information will be helpful to the readers to quickly grasp the facts comprehensively and systematically from various branches of Soil Science. The authors hope that the publication will be helpful to those who want to move ahead towards a holistic understanding of an important faceted subject. However, I should consider my labour well rewarded only if this book serves the needs of all concerned. Care has been taken to rule out errors and repetitions. But, surely in our maiden attempt, errors are bound to happen. Therefore readers are sincerely requested to make suggestions for the improvement of this publication to augment its full utility and wider acceptability. I wish to express my deep sense of gratitude and indebtedness to my teachers who helped me directly or indirectly during the preparation of the manuscript of this text. I am also thankful to my wife, beloved sons Rohan and Arjun who extended full cooperation during preparation of this book.
