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Key Facts: UKSSSC AAO Exam

100 Qs

Total questions in the written exam

UKSSSC Official Pattern

0.25

Marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Syllabus rules

₹300

Application fee for General category

Official Notification

The UKSSSC AAO exam is a 2-hour objective paper with 100 questions. Negative marking of 0.25 applies for wrong answers. Minimum passing is 45% for General/OBC.

Sample UKSSSC AAO Practice Questions

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1Which of the following is considered the father of agronomy?

A.Jethro Tull

B.Norman Borlaug

C.M.S. Swaminathan

D.Pietro de' Crescenzi

Explanation: Pietro de' Crescenzi (1233–1321) wrote early systematic texts on field crops and is regarded as the father of agronomy in Indian agricultural curricula.

2The scientific name of wheat is:

A.Oryza sativa

B.Zea mays

C.Triticum aestivum

D.Hordeum vulgare

Explanation: Triticum aestivum is the scientific name for common wheat.

3What is the optimum temperature for the vegetative growth of rice?

A.15-20°C

B.20-25°C

C.25-30°C

D.30-35°C

Explanation: Indian cardinal-temperature tables place rice's optimum around 30–32°C, which falls within the 30–35°C range for vegetative growth.

4Which of the following is a C4 plant?

A.Wheat

B.Rice

C.Maize

D.Barley

Explanation: Maize is a C4 plant, meaning it is highly efficient in carbon fixation.

5Which crop is known as the 'King of Cereals'?

A.Rice

B.Wheat

C.Maize

D.Sorghum

Explanation: Wheat is known as the King of Cereals globally.

6The seed rate for transplanting rice is generally:

A.10-15 kg/ha

B.20-30 kg/ha

C.30-40 kg/ha

D.50-60 kg/ha

Explanation: A seed rate of 30-40 kg/ha is generally recommended for transplanting rice.

7Khaira disease in rice is caused by the deficiency of:

A.Iron

B.Zinc

C.Nitrogen

D.Manganese

Explanation: Khaira disease is a classic symptom of zinc deficiency in rice.

8What is the origin place of soybean?

A.India

B.China

C.Brazil

D.USA

Explanation: Soybean originated in China.

9The critical stage of irrigation in wheat is:

A.Tillering

B.CRI (Crown Root Initiation)

C.Booting

D.Dough stage

Explanation: CRI (at 21 days after sowing) is the most critical stage for irrigation in wheat.

10Which of the following is a long day plant?

A.Rice

B.Soybean

C.Wheat

D.Maize

Explanation: Wheat requires long days for flowering, classifying it as a long day plant.

About the UKSSSC AAO Exam

The UKSSSC Assistant Agriculture Officer exam is conducted for agricultural recruitment in Uttarakhand. The examination comprises a single 100-mark paper focused on agricultural sciences, including crop production, soil chemistry, plant genetics, and dairy science.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

45%

Exam Fee

₹300 (Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC))

UKSSSC AAO Exam Content Outline

30%

General Agriculture, Agronomy & Crop Production

General agriculture, agronomy and crop science.

20%

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

Soil properties, nutrient management and fertilizers.

20%

Horticulture & Plant Breeding

Horticulture practices, genetics and breeding.

15%

Agricultural Economics & Extension

Economics of agriculture and extension methods.

15%

Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science

Livestock management and dairy sciences.

How to Pass the UKSSSC AAO Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 45%
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam fee: ₹300

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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UKSSSC AAO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Revise major crop production techniques and agronomy principles.

2Learn soil properties, fertilizers, and nutrient management systems.

3Focus on Uttarakhand's regional agricultural patterns and major fruit crops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for the UKSSSC AAO exam?

The application fee is ₹300 for General/OBC candidates and ₹150 for SC/ST/EWS candidates local to Uttarakhand.

Is there negative marking?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) marks for each incorrect answer.

What is the eligibility for the exam?

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture).