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Key Facts: IBPS AFO Exam

60 Q

Official Mains professional questions / marks

IBPS SO CRP AFO exam notification guidelines

45 min

Mains objective time limit

IBPS SO AFO Mains duration

−0.25

Penalty per incorrect answer

IBPS SO marking scheme

80:20

Mains to Interview weightage ratio

IBPS SO selection guidelines

₹850 / ₹175

Application fee (General-EWS / SC-ST-PwBD)

IBPS CRP SPL fee table

4 Years

Required graduation degree duration

IBPS SO eligibility criteria

IBPS AFO Mains: 60 objective questions on Professional Knowledge (Agriculture), 60 marks, 45 minutes; +1/−0.25 marking; cut-off based qualifying. Application fee ₹850/₹175. This practice bank: 100 free high-quality MCQs covering the complete AFO syllabus.

Sample IBPS AFO Practice Questions

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1Calculate the quantity of Urea (containing 46% Nitrogen) required to apply 120 kg of Nitrogen per hectare for a 2-hectare wheat crop.

A.521.74 kg

B.260.87 kg

C.120.00 kg

D.240.00 kg

Explanation: Urea contains 46% Nitrogen. To apply 120 kg of Nitrogen per hectare, the quantity of Urea required per hectare is calculated as (120 / 0.46) = 260.87 kg. Since the total crop area is 2 hectares, the total Urea required is 260.87 kg/ha * 2 ha = 521.74 kg.

2Which of the following is the gestation period of a Murrah buffalo?

A.310 days

B.280 to 285 days

C.150 days

D.114 days

Explanation: The average gestation period of a buffalo (including the Murrah breed) is approximately 310 days. Cows have a gestation period of 280-285 days, goats/sheep have 150 days, and pigs have 114 days.

3Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), what is the uniform premium rate payable by farmers for all Kharif crops?

A.1.5%

B.2.0%

C.5.0%

D.1.0%

Explanation: Under PMFBY, the premium rate payable by farmers is 2.0% for all Kharif crops, 1.5% for all Rabi crops, and 5.0% for annual commercial and horticultural crops.

4Which of the following plant nutrients is highly immobile in soil but mobile within the plant?

A.Phosphorus

B.Nitrogen

C.Calcium

D.Boron

Explanation: Phosphorus (P) is highly immobile in soil because it precipitates easily with iron/aluminum in acid soils or calcium in alkaline soils. However, it is mobile within the plant, meaning deficiency symptoms first appear on older leaves.

5What is the commercial method of propagation used for Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) in India?

A.Shield/T-budding

B.Air layering

C.Patch budding

D.Veneer grafting

Explanation: T-budding (or Shield budding) is the standard commercial method of propagating Sweet Orange and other citrus crops in India, usually onto rootstocks like Rough Lemon or Rangpur Lime.

6Which breed of sheep is renowned for producing the finest carpet wool in India?

A.Nellore

B.Chokla

C.Marwari

D.Gaddi

Explanation: The Chokla breed of sheep, native to Rajasthan, is known as the 'Merino of Rajasthan' or 'Indian Merino' because it produces the finest carpet wool in India.

7The 'whip tail' symptom in cauliflower is caused by the deficiency of which micronutrient?

A.Molybdenum

B.Boron

C.Zinc

D.Manganese

Explanation: Whiptail of cauliflower is a classic deficiency disease caused by a lack of Molybdenum (Mo), which occurs particularly in highly acidic soils. It causes leaf blade reduction, leaving only the midrib.

8Which of the following is a primary tillage implement used for deep opening and loosening of compacted soil layers?

A.Chisel plow

B.Disc harrow

C.Rotavator

D.Cultivator

Explanation: A chisel plow is a primary tillage implement designed to break up hardpans and loosen deep soil layers without turning the soil, facilitating root penetration.

9The disease 'Karnal Bunt' in wheat is caused by which pathogen?

A.Ustilago nuda tritici

B.Neovossia indica

C.Puccinia graminis tritici

D.Tilletia caries

Explanation: Karnal Bunt of wheat is caused by the fungus Neovossia indica (also classified as Tilletia indica). It is a quarantine-significant disease that emits a foul, fishy odor due to trimethylamine.

10What is the critical stage of irrigation for wheat if only one irrigation is available to the farmer?

A.Crown Root Initiation (CRI) stage

B.Tillering stage

C.Jointing stage

D.Flowering stage

Explanation: The Crown Root Initiation (CRI) stage occurs 21 days after sowing (DAS) and is the most critical stage for wheat irrigation. If only one irrigation is available, it must be applied at this stage to prevent severe yield loss.

About the IBPS AFO Exam

The IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) exam is a national-level competitive exam conducted annually for recruiting Scale-I agricultural specialist officers in public sector banks. The recruitment consists of a qualifying Prelims (English, Reasoning, Quant), a score-carrying Mains (60 objective questions on professional agricultural knowledge, 45 minutes), and an interview. Our 100-question practice test is proportionally distributed across core domains: Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Agricultural Engineering, and Government Schemes.

Assessment

Mains: 60 questions on Professional Knowledge (Agriculture), carrying 60 marks, with a duration of 45 minutes. Bilingual (English & Hindi). Deductions: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Time Limit

45 minutes (Mains)

Passing Score

Sectional and overall cut-off marks determined by IBPS based on category, vacancies, and performance in each stage.

Exam Fee

₹850 (General/OBC/EWS) / ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) including GST plus payment-gateway charges (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)

IBPS AFO Exam Content Outline

25%

Agronomy & Weed Science

Crop production, seed rates, spacing, weed science, and irrigation stages of major crops

20%

Soil Science

Soil physical properties, pH, clay mineralogy, plant nutrients, and fertilizer chemistry

20%

Horticulture & Forestry

Propagation methods, fruit crop varieties, pruning, post-harvest curing, and silviculture

20%

Animal Husbandry & Dairy

Breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, milk standards, gestation, and diseases

15%

Agri-Engineering & Economics & Schemes

Tillage implements, micro-irrigation, credit, extension history, and central schemes

How to Pass the IBPS AFO Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Sectional and overall cut-off marks determined by IBPS based on category, vacancies, and performance in each stage.
Assessment: Mains: 60 questions on Professional Knowledge (Agriculture), carrying 60 marks, with a duration of 45 minutes. Bilingual (English & Hindi). Deductions: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Time limit: 45 minutes (Mains)
Exam fee: ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS) / ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) including GST plus payment-gateway charges

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

IBPS AFO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize crop production statistics and central schemes, as they undergo frequent annual updates.

2Practice numerical calculations on fertilizer requirements (Urea, SSP, DAP) and crop seed rates to secure easy marks.

3Draw comparative charts for animal gestation periods, milk fat contents, and breed origins to avoid confusion.

4Study the soil physical and chemical properties thoroughly, focusing on clay mineral properties and reclamation of problem soils.

5Do not neglect Prelims preparation — clearing the sectional and overall cut-offs in English, Reasoning, and Quant is mandatory to reach Mains.

6Solve previous years' papers to understand the exact depth of questions asked in allied sciences like forestry and fisheries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBPS AFO exam?

It is the Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I) recruitment exam conducted annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for public sector banks in India.

What is the qualification required for IBPS AFO?

Candidates must have a four-year graduation degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, or allied agricultural disciplines from a recognized university.

What is the exam pattern for IBPS AFO Mains?

The Main exam consists of 60 objective multiple-choice questions on Professional Knowledge (Agriculture), carrying 60 marks, with a duration of 45 minutes. The paper is bilingual (English and Hindi).

Is there negative marking in the IBPS AFO exam?

Yes. For both the Preliminary and Main objective examinations, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted as a penalty for each wrong answer.

What is the application fee for IBPS AFO?

The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, inclusive of GST.

What is the selection weightage ratio between Mains and Interview?

The final merit list is prepared by combining the marks of the Main Examination and the Interview in an 80:20 weightage ratio. Preliminary marks are not included.

Which subjects are covered under Professional Knowledge?

It covers Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Forestry, Fisheries, and Central Government Agricultural Schemes.

Does the exam include calculation questions?

Yes. The exam frequently includes numerical questions related to seed rates, fertilizer dosage, irrigation depth, and basic farm economics.

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