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Key Facts: PSEB SS Agriculture Exam

70 + 25 + 5

PSEB Senior Secondary Agriculture Theory + Practical + INA mark split

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies (Agriculture code 065)

3 hours

Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Agriculture theory exam duration

Common Class 12 theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in

33%

Separate pass floor in Theory, Practical, INA, and aggregate

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies

Code 065

Agriculture subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary materials

PSEB Scheme of Studies / syllabus

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

PSEB Senior Secondary Agriculture is a Class 12 public-exam subject with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 (about 3 hours theory; code 065) and 33% pass separately in theory, practical, INA, and aggregate — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for crop production, horticulture, animal husbandry, and agricultural economics in a Punjab Class 12 Agriculture context.

Sample PSEB SS Agriculture Practice Questions

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1Crops sown with the onset of the southwest monsoon in India are generally called:
A.Rabi crops
B.Kharif crops
C.Zaid crops
D.Perennial plantation crops only
Explanation: Kharif crops are sown at the start of the southwest monsoon (about June–July) and harvested in autumn; rice, maize, cotton and pearl millet are typical kharif crops in northern India including Punjab.
2Which practice grows two or more crops simultaneously on the same field in a definite row pattern?
A.Mixed cropping
B.Intercropping
C.Relay cropping
D.Monocropping
Explanation: Intercropping places component crops in a planned row arrangement (e.g., 1:1 or 2:1). Mixed cropping mixes seed without a fixed row pattern.
3Tilth of a soil mainly refers to its:
A.Chemical pH only
B.Physical condition for seed germination and root growth
C.Total NPK content
D.Colour of the topsoil alone
Explanation: Tilth is the physical condition of soil that favours germination, root penetration, aeration and moisture retention after appropriate tillage.
4Which essential plant nutrient is taken up mainly as the nitrate (NO₃⁻) or ammonium (NH₄⁺) ion?
A.Potassium
B.Nitrogen
C.Calcium
D.Boron
Explanation: Nitrogen is absorbed chiefly as nitrate and ammonium. It is a major macronutrient needed for amino acids, proteins and chlorophyll.
5Urea fertilizer contains approximately what percentage of nitrogen by weight?
A.18%
B.26%
C.46%
D.60%
Explanation: Commercial urea is about 46% N, making it one of the most concentrated solid nitrogen fertilizers used in Punjab cereal systems.
6Which irrigation method generally achieves the highest water-use efficiency among surface and pressurized systems listed?
A.Flood irrigation in unlevelled basins
B.Furrow irrigation without surge control
C.Drip (trickle) irrigation
D.Wild flooding along natural slopes
Explanation: Drip irrigation supplies water near the root zone with minimal conveyance and evaporation losses, typically giving the highest water-use efficiency of the options listed.
7Weeds compete with crops mainly for:
A.Only atmospheric nitrogen fixation
B.Light, water, nutrients and space
C.Pollination services only
D.Soil colour
Explanation: Weeds reduce crop yield by competing for light, water, nutrients and space and may also host pests and diseases.
8Wheat in Punjab is primarily a:
A.Kharif cereal
B.Rabi cereal
C.Zaid fibre crop
D.Perennial plantation crop
Explanation: Wheat is the principal rabi cereal of Punjab, sown in autumn–early winter and harvested in spring (about April).
9Soil fertility and soil productivity differ because productivity also depends on:
A.Only the total sand percentage
B.Management, climate, water and other factors that convert fertility into yield
C.Soil colour alone
D.The absence of any organic matter
Explanation: Fertility is the inherent nutrient-supplying capacity; productivity is the capacity to produce yield under given climate, water, variety and management—so a fertile soil may still be unproductive without irrigation or good agronomy.
10A soil pH near 7 is described as:
A.Strongly acidic
B.Neutral
C.Strongly alkaline
D.Saline by definition
Explanation: pH 7 is neutral. Many Punjab alluvial soils are slightly alkaline; acid soils are more common in high-rainfall regions.

About the PSEB SS Agriculture Exam

Punjab Senior Secondary Agriculture under PSEB covers Class 12 Agriculture aligned to the Board’s Senior Secondary Scheme of Studies (subject code 065). Core theory topics include crop classification and cropping systems; soil fertility and nutrient management; irrigation and drainage; weed control; production of major cereals, oilseeds, fibre, fodder and sugar crops; horticulture (fruits such as kinnow and mango, vegetables, flowers, protected cultivation and post-harvest); animal husbandry (dairy cattle and Murrah buffalo, poultry, feeding, breeding and health); and agricultural economics (MSP, cooperatives, marketing, farm management, Green Revolution and diversification). Official assessment is Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 (theory about 3 hours). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, written practice, and practical/INA work via pseb.ac.in.

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

PSEB Senior Secondary Agriculture is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 065) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Core study areas for this bank include crop production and soil–water–nutrient–weed management; horticulture (fruits, vegetables, flowers, post-harvest); animal husbandry (dairy, poultry, breeding, health); agricultural economics (prices, marketing, credit, farm management); and supporting agrometeorology/plant-science concepts, with Punjab farming systems context. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement 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.

~28% of this local bank

Crop Production and Soil Management

Seasons, soil fertility, fertilizers, irrigation, weeds, and major field crops.

~20% of this local bank

Horticulture

Propagation, orchards, fruits, vegetables, flowers, protected culture, post-harvest.

~20% of this local bank

Animal Husbandry

Dairy, poultry, feeding, breeding, housing, and common livestock health topics.

~16% of this local bank

Agricultural Economics

MSP, marketing, cooperatives, farm costs, credit, insurance, and Punjab agri policy context.

~16% of this local bank

Agrometeorology and Plant Science

Weather–crop links, photosynthesis, breeding, seed quality, IPM, and moisture conservation.

Preparing for the PSEB SS Agriculture Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate
  • Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Agriculture is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 065) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Core study areas for this bank include crop production and soil–water–nutrient–weed management; horticulture (fruits, vegetables, flowers, post-harvest); animal husbandry (dairy, poultry, breeding, health); agricultural economics (prices, marketing, credit, farm management); and supporting agrometeorology/plant-science concepts, with Punjab farming systems context. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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PSEB SS Agriculture: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a two-column notebook of definitions (tilth, fertility vs productivity, intercropping vs mixed cropping, parthenocarpy, MSP, opportunity cost) for quick objective recall.
2For field and horticultural crops, always link season + climate/soil + one signature cultural practice before picking options—especially wheat CRI irrigation and rice puddling.
3Nutrient deficiency symptoms (N, P, K, Fe, Zn, B) and fertilizer composition (urea 46% N, DAP N+P, MOP K) are high-frequency MCQ traps.
4Dairy items often feature Murrah buffalo, colostrum, dry period, AI, mastitis and balanced rations—pair them with berseem/silage fodder concepts.
5Do not neglect Practical (25) and INA (5) — pass requires 33% in each component as well as aggregate.
6Use current PSEB Class 12 Agriculture syllabus and Scheme of Studies materials from pseb.ac.in to allocate revision time among theory units and practicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PSEB Senior Secondary Agriculture officially examined?

Agriculture is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject with Theory 70 marks, Practical 25 marks, and INA 05 marks (total 100). Subject code is 065. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Agriculture paper?

No. Official PSEB Class 12 Agriculture theory papers mix objective and subjective (short/long) sections, plus a separate practical exam and INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to PSEB Senior Secondary (Class 12) Agriculture (code 065) emphasis on crop production and soils, horticulture, animal husbandry, agricultural economics, and supporting plant science/agrometeorology, with Punjab farming systems (wheat–rice, cotton, kinnow, dairy) woven into examples. Always download the current official Agriculture syllabus PDF from pseb.ac.in for chapter lists and practicals.

What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Agriculture?

Per the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies, candidates must secure 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA (project/internal), and 33% in the aggregate. For a 70-mark theory paper that implies about 23 theory marks at 33%, subject to the year’s circular. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting.

Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?

Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Agriculture code 065), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars.

What languages are used for PSEB Class 12 Agriculture?

PSEB may offer English, Punjabi, and Hindi media depending on school offerings. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.