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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.
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1In which year was Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, established?
2Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was established in which year?
3Which national body was established in 1963 to undertake production of certified seeds at the national level?
4When was the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established?
5IFFCO, a major fertilizer cooperative in India, was established in which year?
6Which international agency of the United Nations leads global efforts against hunger and was established in the 1940s?
7Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Limited (PAIC) was established by the Punjab Government primarily to promote:
8The Soil and Water Conservation Department in Punjab was established in which year according to the Class 10 Agriculture syllabus context?
9Which of the following best describes the role of agricultural training and research institutions at state, national, and international levels?
10Where is the main campus of Punjab Agricultural University located?
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.
Agricultural Institutions and Training
State, national, and international institutions (PAU, NSC, NABARD, IFFCO, FAO, and others) and their contribution to agricultural development.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)
Establishment, campuses, research partners (CIMMYT/IRRI), Green Revolution varieties, Kisan Melas, KVKs, and farm technologies.
Rabi Crops
Wheat and barley; gram and lentil; raya, gobhi sarson, and sunflower; berseem and oats cultivation knowledge.
Winter Vegetables
Vegetable nutrition and soils; carrot, radish, pea, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, and potato basics.
Fruit Plantation / New Orchards
Zones, planting seasons, soil and water table, pits, square/filler/hexagonal layouts, nursery plants, training and pruning.
Agroforestry
Definition, policy context, boundary and block models, zone-wise trees, poplar and eucalyptus commercial systems.
Agriculture and Economic Development
Livelihoods, industry raw materials, Green Revolution, food self-reliance, PDS, Food Security Act 2013, and trade.
Agro-Based Industries
Post-harvest losses, food-processing units, poultry/dairy/mushroom/honey enterprises, and value-added products.
Certified Seed Production
Physical vs genetic quality, Seeds Act 1966, nucleus/breeder/foundation/certified classes, tags, TL seed, and standards.
Beneficial and Harmful Wildlife
Beneficial birds, harmful birds (parakeet and others), rodent damage and control, and predator conservation.
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
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).