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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Matric Agriculture Exam

50+30+20

Theory + Practical + INA marks under Scheme of Studies 2025–26

PSEB Scheme of Studies / Class 10 Agriculture syllabus

33%

Aggregate pass requirement (theory+practical+INA)

PSEB Scheme of Studies

25%

Minimum required in theory

PSEB Scheme of Studies

Code 35

Subject code for Agriculture elective

PSEB Scheme of Studies 2025–26

1966

Seeds Act year (quality regulation of notified seeds)

Seeds Act, 1966 / PSEB Agriculture syllabus

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official theory/practical format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

PSEB Matric Agriculture (code 35) is Class 10 elective agriculture with Theory 50 + Practical 30 + INA 20 = 100. Pass is 33% aggregate with min 25% theory. Fees are paid through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official paper or practical substitute.

Sample Punjab PSEB Matric Agriculture Practice Questions

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1In which year was Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, established?
A.1962
B.1950
C.1975
D.1982
Explanation: PAU was established in 1962 at Ludhiana on the land-grant college model. It became a central institution for agricultural education, research, and extension that supported the Green Revolution in Punjab.
2Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was established in which year?
A.2005
B.1962
C.1947
D.1991
Explanation: GADVASU was established in 2005 when the College of Veterinary Science was separated from PAU and upgraded into an independent university focused on animal sciences and veterinary education.
3Which national body was established in 1963 to undertake production of certified seeds at the national level?
A.National Seeds Corporation (NSC)
B.NABARD
C.IFFCO
D.Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Explanation: The National Seeds Corporation (NSC) was established in 1963 to produce and distribute quality certified seeds nationwide. NABARD finances rural development, IFFCO manufactures fertilizers, and FAO is a UN food agency.
4When was the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established?
A.1982
B.1962
C.1966
D.1974
Explanation: NABARD was established in 1982 as India’s apex development bank for agriculture and rural finance, refinancing rural credit institutions and supporting farm and rural projects.
5IFFCO, a major fertilizer cooperative in India, was established in which year?
A.1967
B.1950
C.1980
D.2005
Explanation: Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) was established in 1967 and is widely known as one of the world’s largest fertilizer cooperatives, supplying plant nutrients to farmers.
6Which international agency of the United Nations leads global efforts against hunger and was established in the 1940s?
A.Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
B.World Trade Organisation (WTO)
C.NABARD
D.National Seeds Corporation
Explanation: The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is a UN specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and agricultural productivity. WTO governs trade rules; NABARD and NSC are Indian institutions.
7Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Limited (PAIC) was established by the Punjab Government primarily to promote:
A.Agro-industrial development and related enterprises
B.International grain price fixing only
C.Replacement of all farm cooperatives
D.Abolition of agricultural research universities
Explanation: PAIC was established in 1966 by the Punjab Government to promote agro-based industries and related development. It later partnered in ventures such as PAGREXCO with the Punjab Mandi Board.
8The Soil and Water Conservation Department in Punjab was established in which year according to the Class 10 Agriculture syllabus context?
A.1969
B.1904
C.2005
D.1988
Explanation: According to the PSEB Class 10 Agriculture notes, the Soil and Water Conservation Department was established in 1969 to address soil and water conservation needs of the state.
9Which of the following best describes the role of agricultural training and research institutions at state, national, and international levels?
A.They train personnel, generate technology, and support farm development through extension
B.They only collect land revenue for the state
C.They replace all private seed markets by law
D.They ban the use of farm machinery
Explanation: Agricultural institutions contribute to development by educating professionals, conducting research, and transferring technology through extension so farmers can adopt improved practices.
10Where is the main campus of Punjab Agricultural University located?
A.Ludhiana
B.Amritsar
C.Chandigarh
D.Patiala
Explanation: PAU’s main campus is at Ludhiana. It is Punjab’s premier agricultural university for teaching, research, and extension.

About the Punjab PSEB Matric Agriculture Exam

Punjab PSEB Matric Agriculture is the Class 10 elective Agriculture paper (subject code 35) under the Punjab School Education Board. It assesses agricultural institutions and training, PAU’s role, rabi crops (wheat, barley, pulses, oilseeds, fodders), winter vegetables, fruit orchard establishment, agroforestry, agriculture’s contribution to economic development, agro-based industries/processing, certified seed production (including Seeds Act 1966), beneficial and harmful wildlife, and plant clinics. Official assessment is Theory 50 + Practical 30 + INA 20 = 100, with pass requiring 33% aggregate and min 25% theory per the Scheme of Studies. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by PSEB on pseb.ac.in. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of agricultural knowledge; they are not a full simulation of the official theory paper and are not a substitute for required practical work.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official PSEB Matric Agriculture (code 35) is assessed as Theory 50 + Practical 30 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies 2025–26. Theory is based on the board question paper (school-level evaluation as applicable for this elective). Practical covers visits to PAU/GADVASU and other institutions, rabi field observations, vegetable kitchen-garden work, orchard and forest nursery visits, crop/seed identification, tree planting, progressive-farmer visits, wildlife charts, and plant-clinic exposure as listed in the official practical syllabus. INA covers continuous assessment as notified. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Theory timing follows the year’s date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation — it does not simulate official attempt rules, long-answer theory, or mandatory practical skills.

Time Limit

Theory duration as per year’s Matric date sheet (commonly about 3 hours for board theory papers); practical and INA activities are school-scheduled

Passing Score

33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~9% of this local bank

Agricultural Institutions and Training

State, national, and international institutions (PAU, NSC, NABARD, IFFCO, FAO, and others) and their contribution to agricultural development.

~9% of this local bank

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)

Establishment, campuses, research partners (CIMMYT/IRRI), Green Revolution varieties, Kisan Melas, KVKs, and farm technologies.

~14% of this local bank

Rabi Crops

Wheat and barley; gram and lentil; raya, gobhi sarson, and sunflower; berseem and oats cultivation knowledge.

~10% of this local bank

Winter Vegetables

Vegetable nutrition and soils; carrot, radish, pea, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, and potato basics.

~10% of this local bank

Fruit Plantation / New Orchards

Zones, planting seasons, soil and water table, pits, square/filler/hexagonal layouts, nursery plants, training and pruning.

~8% of this local bank

Agroforestry

Definition, policy context, boundary and block models, zone-wise trees, poplar and eucalyptus commercial systems.

~8% of this local bank

Agriculture and Economic Development

Livelihoods, industry raw materials, Green Revolution, food self-reliance, PDS, Food Security Act 2013, and trade.

~7% of this local bank

Agro-Based Industries

Post-harvest losses, food-processing units, poultry/dairy/mushroom/honey enterprises, and value-added products.

~10% of this local bank

Certified Seed Production

Physical vs genetic quality, Seeds Act 1966, nucleus/breeder/foundation/certified classes, tags, TL seed, and standards.

~8% of this local bank

Beneficial and Harmful Wildlife

Beneficial birds, harmful birds (parakeet and others), rodent damage and control, and predator conservation.

~7% of this local bank

Plant Clinic

Clinic definition, PAU network, economic threshold level, diagnostic tools, chemicals, and ICT helplines.

Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Matric Agriculture Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.
  • Assessment: Official PSEB Matric Agriculture (code 35) is assessed as Theory 50 + Practical 30 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies 2025–26. Theory is based on the board question paper (school-level evaluation as applicable for this elective). Practical covers visits to PAU/GADVASU and other institutions, rabi field observations, vegetable kitchen-garden work, orchard and forest nursery visits, crop/seed identification, tree planting, progressive-farmer visits, wildlife charts, and plant-clinic exposure as listed in the official practical syllabus. INA covers continuous assessment as notified. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Theory timing follows the year’s date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation — it does not simulate official attempt rules, long-answer theory, or mandatory practical skills.
  • Time limit: Theory duration as per year’s Matric date sheet (commonly about 3 hours for board theory papers); practical and INA activities are school-scheduled
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Punjab PSEB Matric Agriculture: Suggested Study Strategy

1Pair every theory topic with the matching practical activity (field visit, identification, or chart) so knowledge and skills reinforce each other.
2Memorize seed classes and tag colours (breeder golden, foundation white, certified blue) and Seeds Act 1966 basics.
3Make a rabi crop table: crop → season → soil → key varieties/uses (wheat, barley, gram, lentil, raya, gobhi sarson, sunflower, berseem, oats).
4For orchards, know the three Punjab zones, evergreen vs deciduous planting times, 1 m pits, and square/filler/hexagonal layouts.
5Protect beneficial birds and predators; learn cultural bird-scaring and safe rodent control rather than indiscriminate killing.
6Do not neglect practical and INA marks — together they are 50 of 100 under the official scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official PSEB Matric Agriculture exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official PSEB Matric Agriculture (code 35) is Theory 50 + Practical 30 + INA 20 = 100, with a board theory paper and mandatory practical/INA work. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of agricultural knowledge only — not an official paper simulation and not a practical substitute.

What is the theory–practical–INA mark pattern for PSEB Class 10 Agriculture?

Under the official Scheme of Studies 2025–26, Agriculture (code 35) is Theory 50 + Practical 30 + INA 20 = 100. Confirm the year’s circular on pseb.ac.in.

What is the passing score for PSEB Matric Agriculture?

Pass requires 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory, per the Scheme of Studies. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.

Does this MCQ bank replace school practicals?

No. Practical work (institutional visits, field observations, identification, charts, plant clinic exposure, and related skills) remains mandatory under the official practical syllabus. MCQs can reinforce knowledge and judgment but cannot certify hands-on competence.

How much does the PSEB Matric Agriculture exam cost?

Agriculture is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to the official PSEB Class 10 Agriculture (2025–26) theory outline: agricultural institutions, PAU, rabi crops, winter vegetables, fruit plantation, agroforestry, agriculture in economic development, agro-based industries, certified seed production, beneficial/harmful wildlife, and plant clinics.

Where can I find the official PSEB Class 10 Agriculture syllabus?

Use the PSEB syllabus index at pseb.ac.in/syllabus?catid=14 and the Class 10 Agriculture syllabus PDF published by PSEB for the examination year (e.g. 2025–26 Agriculture syllabus on static.pseb.ac.in).