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Key Facts: UPMSP Intermediate Agronomy Exam

3h 15m

Duration of UPMSP Class 12 Agronomy theory paper

UPMSP Official Syllabus

50 Marks

Theory paper marks (supplemented by practical marks)

UP Board Examination Scheme

33%

Minimum passing percentage requirement

UPMSP Regulations

100 MCQs

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Sample UPMSP Intermediate Agronomy Practice Questions

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1Which of the following field crops belongs to the Rabi cropping season in Northern India?
A.Wheat
B.Paddy (Rice)
C.Maize
D.Pearl Millet (Bajra)
Explanation: Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a premier Rabi crop sown during October-November and harvested in March-April. Paddy, maize, and pearl millet are Kharif crops sown with the onset of the monsoon.
2What is the standard formula used by agronomists to calculate the germination percentage of a seed lot?
A.(Number of seeds germinated / Total seeds placed for testing) × 100
B.(Total seeds placed for testing / Number of seeds germinated) × 100
C.(Weight of pure seed / Total weight of seed sample) × 100
D.(Germinated seeds × Pure seeds) / 100
Explanation: Germination percentage measures seed viability by dividing the count of normal germinated seedlings by the total seed count placed in the germination test, expressed as a percentage.
3A farmer cultivates 5 hectares of land, growing Kharif rice on 5 hectares and Rabi wheat on 3 hectares in a single year. What is the Cropping Intensity of this farm?
A.160%
B.100%
C.120%
D.200%
Explanation: Cropping Intensity = (Total Cropped Area / Net Sown Area) × 100. Here, Total Cropped Area = 5 ha (Rice) + 3 ha (Wheat) = 8 ha. Net Sown Area = 5 ha. Cropping Intensity = (8 / 5) × 100 = 160%.
4Which cropping system practice involves sowing the succeeding crop before harvesting the preceding standing crop?
A.Relay Cropping
B.Sequential Cropping
C.Mixed Cropping
D.Ratoon Cropping
Explanation: Relay cropping (such as sowing lathyrus or gram in standing paddy prior to harvest, also called Paira or Utera cropping) features an overlap in crop life cycles to save time and soil moisture.
5What is the 'Real Value' (Utility Value) of a seed lot having 90% physical purity and 80% germination capacity?
A.72%
B.85%
C.90%
D.170%
Explanation: Real Value of Seed = (Purity % × Germination %) / 100 = (90 × 80) / 100 = 7200 / 100 = 72%.
6What is the specific spectral wavelength range of solar radiation recognized as Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR)?
A.400 to 700 nm
B.100 to 380 nm
C.750 to 1000 nm
D.200 to 400 nm
Explanation: Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) ranges from 400 to 700 nanometers, corresponding to visible light that plant chlorophyll absorbs for driving photosynthesis.
7According to Indian Seed Certification standards, what is the minimum physical purity requirement for certified seed of Wheat?
A.98%
B.90%
C.85%
D.95%
Explanation: For Wheat seed certification, the minimum physical purity standard prescribed by Indian seed standards is 98%, ensuring freedom from inert matter and weed seeds.
8Which crop is classified as a biennial crop based on its natural vegetative and reproductive life cycle?
A.Sugarbeet
B.Paddy
C.Wheat
D.Sugarcane
Explanation: Sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) is a biennial crop that completes its vegetative growth and storage root formation in the first year and produces flowers and seeds in the second year.
9What agronomic term describes the biochemical interaction where one plant releases chemical compounds that inhibit the growth of neighboring plants?
A.Allelopathy
B.Symbiosis
C.Synergism
D.Mutualism
Explanation: Allelopathy refers to the direct or indirect harmful effect of chemicals (allelochemicals) released by one plant species on the germination or growth of another plant species.
10Which seed treatment method physically abrades or scratches a hard impermeable seed coat to break coat-imposed dormancy?
A.Scarification
B.Stratification
C.Vernalization
D.Solarization
Explanation: Scarification involves mechanical scratching, chipping, or chemical acid treatment of hard seed coats to permit water imbibition and gas exchange for germination.

About the UPMSP Intermediate Agronomy Exam

The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP Intermediate (Class 12) Agronomy — Code 168 (Sashya Vigyan) examination assesses students in the Agriculture Stream on foundational crop production principles, tillage dynamics, soil fertility, irrigation scheduling, fertilizer formulation, weed management, and full cultivation packages of Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid field crops. This comprehensive 100-question practice bank covers theoretical agronomic science and practical field applications essential for UP Board examination success.

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Assessment

State Board written examination consisting of Section A (Objective/MCQ questions), Section B (Very Short Answer), Section C (Short Answer), and Section D (Long Descriptive Essay Questions), alongside practical field work. This practice question bank provides an English-language study adaptation to master UPMSP Agronomy principles and technical facts.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)

Passing Score

33% aggregate pass mark

Exam / Certification Fees

₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates, including the Agriculture Part-2 stream, and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper.

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15%

Crop Production Principles & Agro-Meteorology

Crop classification, cropping systems, seed technology, germination dynamics, seed rates, and weather factors influencing crop growth in Uttar Pradesh.

15%

Tillage, Soil Physics & Soil Management

Tillage implements, soil physical/chemical properties, soil organic matter, water/wind erosion, and reclamation of saline, sodic, and acidic soils.

15%

Irrigation & Drainage Management

Crop water requirements, critical growth stages, drip/sprinkler/surface irrigation methods, irrigation efficiencies, waterlogging, and surface/sub-surface drainage systems.

15%

Plant Nutrient & Fertilizer Management

Essential macro and micro nutrients, deficiency symptoms, bulky/concentrated organic manures, biofertilizers, chemical fertilizer compositions, and application techniques.

15%

Weed Science & Control Principles

Weed classification, biology, parasitic weeds, crop-weed competition critical periods, selective and non-selective herbicides, and integrated weed management.

25%

Field Crop Cultivation Packages

Comprehensive cultivation practices including soil selection, seed rate, varieties, nutrient doses, critical stages, harvesting, and yields of paddy, wheat, maize, gram, arhar, mustard, groundnut, sugarcane, potato, cotton, and berseem.

Preparing for the UPMSP Intermediate Agronomy Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% aggregate pass mark
  • Assessment: State Board written examination consisting of Section A (Objective/MCQ questions), Section B (Very Short Answer), Section C (Short Answer), and Section D (Long Descriptive Essay Questions), alongside practical field work. This practice question bank provides an English-language study adaptation to master UPMSP Agronomy principles and technical facts.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)
  • Exam / certification fees: ₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates, including the Agriculture Part-2 stream, and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper. Official sources

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UPMSP Intermediate Agronomy: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize standard nutrient percentage compositions of key fertilizers (Urea: 46% N, DAP: 18:46:0, MOP: 60% K2O, Single Super Phosphate: 16% P2O5, 12% S, 19% Ca).
2Learn seed rates and spacing for all primary UP crops (e.g., Wheat 100 kg/ha, Transplanted Rice 40-50 kg/ha, SRI Rice 5-7 kg/ha, Sugarcane 35,000-40,000 setts/ha, Mustard 4-5 kg/ha).
3Master critical irrigation stages: Crown Root Initiation (CRI) for Wheat (20-25 DAS), Pegging and Pod formation for Groundnut, Formative stage for Sugarcane, and Boot/Flowering for Rice.
4Understand soil reclamation principles: Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O) for Sodic/Alkali soils, Lime (CaCO3) for Acid soils, and Leaching for Saline soils.
5Review specific weed-crop associations and parasitic weeds: Cuscuta (total stem parasite on berseem/lucerne), Orobanche (total root parasite on mustard), Striga (partial root parasite on sorghum/maize), and Phalaris minor in wheat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPMSP Code 168 Agronomy (Sashya Vigyan)?

Code 168 is the official subject code for Intermediate (Class 12) Agronomy (Sashya Vigyan - Paper 1 / Agriculture Stream) prescribed by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP).

Why is this practice bank presented in English?

This practice module provides an English-language study adaptation to help students systematically master complex agronomic definitions, botanical names, chemical formulas, fertilizer calculations, and crop cultivation packages.

What are the major field crops covered in UPMSP Class 12 Agronomy?

The syllabus covers Kharif crops (Paddy, Maize, Sorghum, Bajra, Arhar, Groundnut, Cotton), Rabi crops (Wheat, Barley, Gram, Pea, Lentil, Mustard, Potato, Berseem), and Cash/Perennial crops (Sugarcane).

What is the pass mark for UPMSP Intermediate Agriculture subjects?

Candidates must secure at least 33% marks in theory and practical components separately to pass the UPMSP Intermediate examination.

How are nutrient calculations tested in Agronomy exams?

Questions test fertilizer nutrient content (e.g., 46% N in Urea, 18% N & 46% P2O5 in DAP, 60% K2O in MOP) and exact quantity calculations required per hectare based on target NPK doses.