Is PSEB NSQF Agriculture the same as academic Agriculture (code 35)?

No. NSQF Agriculture (code 88) is the vocational skill subject with job role Solanaceous Crop Cultivator and mark split Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Academic Agriculture (code 35) is a different elective (commonly Theory 50 + Practical 30 + INA 20). Do not mix their syllabi or mark schemes.

What is the official marks split for PSEB Matric NSQF Agriculture?

Under the PSEB Scheme of Studies, Agriculture (88) Solanaceous Crop Cultivator is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100 marks. Confirm the current circular and date sheet on pseb.ac.in.

Is the official theory exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official assessment combines written theory with a large practical component and INA. The 100 questions on this page are an English MCQ study adaptation with explanations—they are not a full simulation of the official theory + practical + INA format.

What is the typical passing score?

PSEB Scheme of Studies requires 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory for each subject. Always verify the latest Board circular for your examination year.

What topics should I study for NSQF Agriculture (Solanaceous Crop Cultivator)?

Focus on solanaceous crops (tomato, brinjal, chilli, potato), nursery and seedling production, irrigation, weed management, integrated pest and disease management, harvest and post-harvest handling, basic farm management and safety, plus employability skills (communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, green skills). Use official PSEB NSQF materials and the ASCI/PSSCIVE skill framework for the job role.

How much does the exam cost?

Fees are governed by the annual PSEB Matric examination fee notification and paid through schools. Check https://www.pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular rather than relying on unofficial fixed rupee figures.

How should I use this free MCQ bank for a theory + practical + INA subject?

Use these MCQs for daily concept drills on crops, nursery, irrigation, weeds, IPM, harvest, management, and employability. Also practise written answers from the skill book, complete nursery/field practicals and portfolio/viva preparation, and follow the school calendar for INA components.

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Code 88

PSEB Matric NSQF Agriculture subject code

PSEB Scheme of Studies / NSQF trade list

40 + 50 + 10

Theory + Practical + INA marks

PSEB Scheme of Studies (Agriculture 88 Solanaceous Crop Cultivator)

≠ Code 35

Distinct from academic Agriculture elective

PSEB Scheme of Studies elective vs NSQF tables

33% + 25% theory

Aggregate pass with minimum theory

PSEB Scheme of Studies passing criteria

As per PSEB

Examination fee (annual Matric fee circular)

Punjab School Education Board

PSEB Matric NSQF Agriculture (code 88) is Class 10 Solanaceous Crop Cultivator: Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Distinct from academic Agriculture (35). 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/practical simulation.

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1Which botanical family includes tomato, brinjal (eggplant), chilli, and potato?

A.Solanaceae (nightshade family)

B.Brassicaceae (mustard family)

C.Cucurbitaceae (gourd family)

D.Fabaceae (legume family)

Explanation: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and potato are solanaceous vegetables in family Solanaceae—the focus of the Solanaceous Crop Cultivator job role.

2What is the scientific name of tomato, a major solanaceous vegetable?

A.Solanum lycopersicum

B.Solanum tuberosum

C.Capsicum annuum

D.Abelmoschus esculentus

Explanation: Tomato is Solanum lycopersicum. Potato is S. tuberosum; chilli/pepper is Capsicum spp.; okra (bhindi) is Abelmoschus and is not solanaceous.

3Brinjal (eggplant) is botanically known as:

A.Solanum melongena

B.Lycopersicon esculentum only as a cereal

C.Allium cepa

D.Daucus carota

Explanation: Brinjal is Solanum melongena, a solanaceous fruit vegetable grown for its edible fruits.

4Which structure is primarily raised so that healthy seedlings can later be transplanted into the main field?

A.Nursery bed or seedling tray nursery

B.Grain storage silo only

C.Cold-storage cold room only

D.Threshing floor only

Explanation: A nursery (soil bed or plug/tray system) is used to raise strong seedlings under closer care before transplanting into the production field.

5A practical advantage of raising solanaceous seedlings in a nursery rather than direct sowing all seed in the main field is:

A.Better care of young plants, selection of healthy seedlings, and efficient use of seed and space

B.Elimination of any need for irrigation after transplanting

C.Guaranteed zero pest attack for the crop life

D.Complete removal of the need for fertilizers

Explanation: Nurseries allow controlled watering, protection, and culling of weak plants so only healthy seedlings occupy the main field.

6Before sowing tomato or chilli seed in a soil nursery, a common hygiene practice is:

A.Treat or solarize/fumigate nursery soil and treat seed as recommended to reduce soil-borne problems

B.Flood the bed continuously for two weeks without drainage

C.Mix raw uncomposted municipal garbage into the top 1 cm only

D.Never level the bed so water always stands

Explanation: Healthy nurseries start with clean media/soil and healthy seed to reduce damping-off and other soil-borne issues.

7Damping-off of seedlings in a vegetable nursery is commonly associated with:

A.Soil-borne fungi under wet, poorly drained, crowded conditions

B.Excess of only potassium fertilizer forever preventing disease

C.Complete absence of moisture for months

D.Harvest maturity of ripe tomato fruits only

Explanation: Damping-off fungi thrive in over-wet, poorly aerated, dense seedbeds; good drainage, spacing, and hygiene reduce risk.

8When transplanting solanaceous seedlings, growers typically prefer seedlings that are:

A.Stocky, healthy, pest-free, and of recommended age/height for the crop

B.Very tall, etiolated, and yellow from prolonged shade

C.Already flowering heavily while still in the plug tray in all cases

D.Wilted permanently with black rotten roots

Explanation: Ideal transplants are vigorous but not over-aged or leggy, free from pests and root disease, matching recommended transplant size.

9Hardening of nursery seedlings before transplanting mainly means:

A.Gradually exposing seedlings to outdoor field-like conditions so they withstand transplant shock better

B.Cooking seed in boiling water for one hour

C.Keeping seedlings in complete darkness for ten days

D.Removing all leaves before planting

Explanation: Hardening reduces soft growth by controlled water, light, and temperature exposure so seedlings adapt to open-field stress.

10Potato is a solanaceous crop mainly grown for which plant part used as food?

A.Tuber (underground modified stem)

B.True botanical fruit only, like a tomato berry sold as grain

C.Wood of the main trunk

D.Flower nectar exclusively

Explanation: Potato yields edible tubers (swollen underground stems). Tomato and brinjal are grown primarily for fruits.

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