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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science & Technology Exam
3 hours
Typical Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science theory paper duration
MSBSHSE HSC exam pattern reporting for theory subjects including Agricultural Science
35%
Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE
Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)
80 + 20
Commonly reported theory + practical/project mark split for HSC Agricultural Science (code 75) — confirm year
Maharashtra HSC subject-wise mark distribution reporting
Subject code 75
Official MSBSHSE HSC subject code for Agriculture Science & Tech.
MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm)
14 Balbharati lessons
Std XII textbook spans traditional/commercial crops through preservation
Balbharati Agriculture Science and Technology Std XII contents
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Agricultural Science and Technology (code 75) is a Class 12 public-exam subject of about 3 hours theory (commonly with practical/project for ~100 marks) and ~35% pass floor, covering Balbharati crop production, seed, greenhouse, organic, marketing and preservation themes — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency.
Sample Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science & Technology Practice Questions
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1In Balbharati Class 12 Agricultural Science, the local Marathi name commonly given for wheat is:
2Among cereals, wheat dough’s bakery-making quality is especially linked to the protein complex called:
3In India, which wheat species occupies about 90% of the cultivated wheat area according to the Std XII text?
4Wheat is a temperate rabi crop. Optimum spacing for irrigated wheat is about:
5Typical seed rate range given for dwarf wheat varieties is about:
6Botanical name of paddy (rice) as listed in the Agricultural Science text is:
7Rice is described as the staple food of roughly what share of the world’s population in the Balbharati text?
8Groundnut (peanut) belongs to which family as treated in traditional oilseed crops?
9Soybean in Maharashtra is typically sown as a kharif crop during:
10Gram (chickpea) is mainly a rabi pulse. Pod formation is highlighted as:
About the Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science & Technology Exam
Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science and Technology under MSBSHSE covers Class 12 Agricultural Science aligned to Balbharati Standard XII and board subject code 75. Core themes include cultivation of traditional cereals, oilseeds and pulses; commercial sugarcane and fruit crops important in Maharashtra; sexual and asexual propagation including grafting, budding and tissue culture; hybrid and class-wise seed production; farm enterprise and labour management; nursery systems; protected greenhouse cultivation (including gerbera and capsicum); seed processing and testing; mushroom production; agrotourism; organic farming principles; ICT tools, GIS and ATIC services; agricultural marketing, APMC and crop insurance (PMFBY); and fruit–vegetable preservation with FSSAI awareness. Official assessment is typically a ~3-hour theory paper plus practical/project work for a 100-mark subject total, with about 35% required to pass. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with Balbharati textbooks, practical records, written short/long answers, and official papers via mahahsscboard.in.
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Assessment
Maharashtra Higher Secondary Agricultural Science and Technology is an HSC (Class 12) subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 75). Official logistics commonly describe written theory work (often about 80 marks over about 3 hours) with practical/project/internal components (often about 20 marks) for a 100-mark subject total — confirm the year’s scheme. Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Syllabus centres on Balbharati Standard XII Agriculture Science and Technology: traditional crops (wheat, paddy, groundnut, soybean, gram); commercial crops (sugarcane, mango, banana, mandarin orange); modes of reproduction and tissue culture; seed production technology; farm management; nursery management; greenhouse technology; seed processing and testing; mushroom production; agrotourism; organic farming; agro-informatics; agricultural marketing; and food preservation. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
35%
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Traditional Crops
Wheat, paddy, groundnut, soybean, gram cultivation packages.
Commercial Crops
Sugarcane, mango, banana, mandarin orange production.
Modes of Reproduction
Sexual/asexual methods, grafting, budding, tissue culture.
Seed Production Technology
Hybrid seed, isolation, jowar and cotton seed production.
Farm Management
Farm manager roles, enterprise choice, records, labour.
Nursery Management
Nursery types, media, mother blocks, packing.
Greenhouse Technology
Protected structures, climate control, gerbera/capsicum.
Seed Processing and Testing
Processing plant, purity and germination testing.
Mushroom Production
Cultivated mushrooms, spawn, substrate, production steps.
Agrotourism
Farm tourism concept, facilities, and advantages.
Organic Farming
Principles, components, merits and demerits.
Agro-informatics
ICT, GIS, ATIC, farmer apps.
Agricultural Marketing
Markets, APMC, assembling, crop insurance/PMFBY.
Preservation
Jam, sauce, pickle methods and FSSAI basics.
Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science & Technology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Agricultural Science and Technology is an HSC (Class 12) subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 75). Official logistics commonly describe written theory work (often about 80 marks over about 3 hours) with practical/project/internal components (often about 20 marks) for a 100-mark subject total — confirm the year’s scheme. Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Syllabus centres on Balbharati Standard XII Agriculture Science and Technology: traditional crops (wheat, paddy, groundnut, soybean, gram); commercial crops (sugarcane, mango, banana, mandarin orange); modes of reproduction and tissue culture; seed production technology; farm management; nursery management; greenhouse technology; seed processing and testing; mushroom production; agrotourism; organic farming; agro-informatics; agricultural marketing; and food preservation. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science and Technology officially examined?
Agricultural Science and Technology is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject (MSBSHSE subject code 75). Logistics commonly describe written theory work of about 3 hours (often around 80 marks) plus practical/project/internal assessment (often around 20 marks) for a 100-mark total — confirm the year’s scheme. Papers typically mix objective, short-answer, and long-answer components. Candidates generally need about 35% in the subject to pass. Confirm the year’s syllabus, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Agricultural Science paper?
No. Official MSBSHSE HSC Agricultural Science and Technology papers mix objective items with short and long written answers (and practical/project work). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and facts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper/practical simulation.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC / Class 12 Agricultural Science and Technology under MSBSHSE and Balbharati Standard XII Agriculture Science and Technology themes: traditional crops; commercial crops; modes of reproduction; seed production technology; farm management; nursery management; greenhouse technology; seed processing and testing; mushroom production; agrotourism; organic farming; agro-informatics; agricultural marketing; and preservation. Always confirm the current Balbharati/MSBSHSE syllabus for your year.
What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Agricultural Science and Technology?
MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject (including Agricultural Science and Technology) out of the full 100-mark total with theory and practical/project components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.
What is the official subject code for HSC Agricultural Science and Technology?
MSBSHSE lists Agriculture Science & Tech. as subject code 75 in the HSC general subject codes scheme (see mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm and official question-paper listings). Older materials sometimes label the stream Crop Production; confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.
Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?
Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for subject codes, Balbharati digital textbooks (e.g. books.ebalbharati.in/pdfs/1203020427.pdf), and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.