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Key Facts: UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science Exam

Code 200

UPMSP Vocational Subject Code for Crop Science (Sashya Vigyan)

UPMSP Intermediate Syllabus

100 MCQs

Verified practice questions available in this study bank

OpenExamPrep

33%

Minimum passing percentage required by UPMSP

UPMSP Board Regulations

3 h 15 m

Standard UPMSP Intermediate theory examination time limit

UPMSP Exam Pattern

UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science (Sashya Vigyan - Code 200): Theory & practical board exam for UP vocational stream students. Pass mark 33%. 100 free practice MCQs available on OpenExamPrep.

Sample UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science Practice Questions

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1What is the official certification tag color attached to containers of Breeder Seed in India?
A.White
B.Golden yellow
C.Azure blue
D.Opal green
Explanation: Breeder Seed containers carry a golden yellow tag issued directly by the producing plant breeder or institute. Breeder seed has 100% genetic purity and forms the basis for producing Foundation Seed.
2Which class of seed is supplied directly to commercial farmers for regular crop cultivation?
A.Certified Seed
B.Breeder Seed
C.Nucleus Seed
D.Foundation Seed
Explanation: Certified Seed is produced from Foundation Seed under strict supervision of the State Seed Certification Agency. It is distributed to farmers for general commercial crop production.
3What is the tag color prescribed for Foundation Seed bags by seed certification agencies?
A.White
B.Blue
C.Yellow
D.Green
Explanation: Foundation Seed containers carry a white certification tag. Foundation seed is the progeny of Breeder seed and is maintained with 99% or higher genetic purity.
4Which chemical reagent is used in the rapid biochemical test to evaluate seed viability and embryo respiration?
A.2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride
B.Potassium permanganate
C.Sodium hypochlorite
D.Mercuric chloride
Explanation: The Tetrazolium (TZ) test uses 2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride solution. Living embryo tissues reduce the colorless chemical to red-colored carmine formazan by dehydrogenase enzyme activity.
5What is the minimum physical purity percentage required for certified seed of major cereal crops like wheat and paddy?
A.90%
B.95%
C.96%
D.98%
Explanation: Under Indian Minimum Seed Certification Standards, certified seed of cereal crops like wheat and paddy must maintain at least 98% physical purity (free from inert matter, weed seeds, and other crop seeds).
6What is the formula used to calculate the 'Real Value of Seed' (Utility Value)?
A.(Purity % + Germination %) / 2
B.(Purity % × Germination %) / 100
C.(Purity % / Germination %) × 100
D.(Germination % - Moisture %) × 100
Explanation: Real Value of Seed = (Physical Purity % × Germination %) / 100. It determines the actual planting potential of a seed lot to calculate adjusted seed rates.
7What is the maximum safe moisture content percentage for storing cereal seeds in permeable gunny bags under ambient room conditions?
A.10% to 12%
B.14% to 16%
C.18% to 20%
D.22% to 25%
Explanation: Cereal seeds like wheat, rice, and maize should be dried to 10-12% moisture content before open storage. Higher moisture causes rapid loss of germination and increases fungal attack.
8Who is responsible for the production and maintenance of Breeder Seed?
A.State Department of Agriculture extension officers
B.Local progressive farm cooperatives
C.Original plant breeder or sponsoring agricultural institution
D.Private retail seed dealers
Explanation: Breeder Seed is produced directly under the supervision of the plant breeder who developed the variety, or by an authorized sponsoring agricultural research institute/university.
9What is the mandatory minimum isolation distance required for producing Certified Seed of cross-pollinated maize crops?
A.3 meters
B.200 meters
C.400 meters
D.1000 meters
Explanation: Maize is a wind-pollinated cross crop requiring at least 200 meters of spatial isolation for Certified Seed fields (and 400 meters for Foundation Seed fields) to prevent unwanted cross-pollen contamination.
10Which method is commonly employed to break physical seed coat dormancy in hard leguminous seeds?
A.Cold stratification
B.Vernalization
C.Moisture desiccation
D.Mechanical scarification or acid treatment
Explanation: Hard seed coat dormancy in legumes (like clover, wild pulses, and acacia) prevents water imbibition. Mechanical scarification or brief concentrated sulfuric acid treatment weakens the outer seed coat to permit water entry.

About the UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science Exam

The UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science (Sashya Vigyan - Code 200) examination tests senior secondary vocational students on foundational agronomy, seed science, soil fertility management, major field crop cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, nursery raising techniques, plant protection strategies, and post-harvest grain storage technology.

Assessment

Written theory paper (3 hours 15 minutes) plus practical examination and viva-voce. Local bank: 100 English-language practice MCQs with detailed explanations.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes

Passing Score

Minimum 33% aggregate marks in theory and practical as per UPMSP rules.

Exam Fee

₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates in the vocational class and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper. (Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP))

UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science Exam Content Outline

18%

Seed Technology & Testing

Seed classes, germination, physical and genetic purity, seed dormancy, and tetrazolium vigor testing.

18%

Soil Fertility & Manures

Essential nutrients, chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, SSP), organic manures (FYM, compost, green manure), biofertilizers, and soil amendments.

20%

Crop Production Technology

Agronomy of major Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid crops of UP: Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Mustard, Gram, Maize, Pigeonpea, and Potato.

14%

Seedling Nursery Management

Nursery bed preparation, pro-trays, solarization, media mix, seedling hardening, damping-off management, and transplanting.

16%

Crop Protection & Pest Management

Insect pests, diseases, fungicides, insecticides, biopesticides, weed management, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

14%

Harvesting & Storage Tech

Maturity indices, moisture content for safe grain storage, storage insect pests, fumigation, Pusa bin, and post-harvest management.

How to Pass the UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 33% aggregate marks in theory and practical as per UPMSP rules.
  • Assessment: Written theory paper (3 hours 15 minutes) plus practical examination and viva-voce. Local bank: 100 English-language practice MCQs with detailed explanations.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Exam fee: ₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates in the vocational class and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Science Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize seed class tag colors (Breeder = Golden Yellow, Foundation = White, Certified = Blue).
2Master fertilizer nutrient calculations (e.g. Urea has 46% N, DAP has 18% N & 46% P2O5, SSP has 16% P2O5).
3Learn seed rates and critical irrigation stages of major UP crops like Wheat (CRI stage at 21 DAS) and Paddy.
4Understand nursery bed solarization and damping-off disease control using fungicides like Thiram or Carbendazim.
5Know safe grain storage moisture thresholds (10-12% for cereals, 8-10% for oilseeds/pulses).

Frequently Asked Questions

What subject does Code 200 represent in UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Stream?

Code 200 represents Crop Science (Sashya Vigyan) under the Agriculture Vocational Group in the UPMSP Intermediate examination.

What is the passing criteria for UPMSP Class 12 Crop Science?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% overall marks across theory and practical components according to UPMSP regulations.

Does this practice bank cover all syllabus units?

Yes, all 100 questions are mapped to the 6 core units of the official UPMSP Crop Science syllabus: Seed Technology, Soil Fertility, Crop Production, Nursery Management, Crop Protection, and Post-Harvest Storage.

Are answers accompanied by explanations?

Yes, every question provides a comprehensive 2–4 sentence explanation for the correct answer, along with rationales for why each wrong option is incorrect.