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Key Facts: UPMSP Vocational Crop Protection Technology Exam

3h 15m

Duration of UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Protection Technology examination

UPMSP Official Syllabus

100 Marks

Total paper weightage for Code 219 vocational subject

UP Board Examination Scheme

33%

Minimum passing score required

UPMSP Regulations

100 MCQs

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Master UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Crop Protection Technology (Code 219) with 100 verified MCQs covering Insect Pests, Plant Pathology, Weed Control, IPM, Sprayers & Safety, and Plant Quarantine Regulations.

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1Which characteristic symptom is produced on paddy plants by Yellow Stem Borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) during the vegetative stage?
A.Dead heart
B.Hopper burn
C.Silver shoot
D.White parallel streaks
Explanation: During the vegetative phase of rice, larvae of the Yellow Stem Borer bore into the stem and feed internally, severing the growing point. This causes the central shoot to dry up and die, forming a characteristic 'dead heart'.
2Which pest is known to perforate stored pulse seeds by laying eggs on the seed surface and causing internal larval damage?
A.Pulse beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus)
B.Rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae)
C.Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)
D.Angoumois grain moth (Sitotroga cerealella)
Explanation: The Pulse beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus) is a major pest of stored pulses (gram, mung, cowpea). Females lay eggs glued to the seed coat, and hatching larvae tunnel inside to feed on the endosperm, creating circular emergence holes.
3What type of mouthparts are present in aphids (Lipaphis erysimi) that enable them to suck plant sap and transmit viral pathogens?
A.Piercing and sucking type
B.Biting and chewing type
C.Siphoning type
D.Sponging type
Explanation: Aphids possess piercing and sucking mouthparts featuring slender stylets (mandibles and maxillae) that penetrate plant phloem tissues to draw sap, while simultaneously secreting saliva that can transmit viral pathogens.
4The formation of 'bunchy top' in sugarcane plants is a classic diagnostic symptom of infestation by which insect pest?
A.Sugarcane top borer (Scirpophaga excerptalis)
B.Sugarcane pyrilla (Pyrilla perpusilla)
C.Early shoot borer (Chilo infuscatellus)
D.Sugarcane stalk borer (Chilo auricilius)
Explanation: Sugarcane top borer larvae bore into the apical growing point. The destruction of the terminal shoot forces lateral buds to sprout, producing a characteristic bushy growth at the tip known as 'bunchy top'.
5Which symptom on cotton flowers is caused by young larvae of Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella)?
A.Rosette flower formation
B.Hopper burn
C.Leaf curl symptoms
D.Shot-hole feeding marks
Explanation: Pink bollworm larvae web the petals of unopened cotton flower buds together as they feed internally. When the flower attempts to open, it cannot unfold completely and forms a characteristic 'rosette flower'.
6Which insect pest attacks subterranean roots of wheat and other crops, causing plants to wilt in patches, and builds earthen tubes on soil surfaces?
A.Termite (Odontotermes obesus)
B.Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon)
C.White grub (Holotrichia consanguinea)
D.Mole cricket (Gryllotalpa africana)
Explanation: Termites (Odontotermes obesus) are social subterranean pests that feed on plant roots and stems below the soil line. They construct mud tubes for protection, causing plants to wither and dry up in patches.
7In brinjal cultivation, drooping of shoot tips followed by boring into fruits with frass-filled entry holes is caused by which major pest?
A.Brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis)
B.Hadda beetle (Epilachna vigintioctopunctata)
C.Aphid (Aphis gossypii)
D.Red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae)
Explanation: Brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) larvae bore into tender shoots causing wilting and drooping. Later, larvae bore into developing fruits, making them unfit for consumption.
8Mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) population builds up rapidly under which type of weather conditions during the Rabi season in Uttar Pradesh?
A.Cloudy, humid, and moderately cool weather
B.Hot and dry summer weather
C.Torrential rainfall and stormy winds
D.Severe freezing frost with dry air
Explanation: Mustard aphids multiply prolifically under cloudy, overcast conditions with high relative humidity and moderate temperatures (15-20°C) during January-February in North India.
9Brown Planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens) causes complete drying and browning of paddy fields in circular patches. What is this symptom called?
A.Hopper burn
B.Dead heart
C.White earhead
D.Silver shoot
Explanation: Brown Planthoppers (BPH) congregate at the base of rice tillers and suck plant sap. Severe feeding deprives the plant of nutrients and water, turning circular patches of the crop dry and brown, known as 'hopper burn'.
10Insects undergoing complete metamorphosis pass through four distinct stages: Egg, Larva, Pupa, and Adult. What is this type of metamorphosis called?
A.Holometabolous metamorphosis
B.Hemimetabolous metamorphosis
C.Ametabolous metamorphosis
D.Paurometabolous metamorphosis
Explanation: Complete metamorphosis (Holometabola) includes four distinct developmental stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult (imago). Examples include beetles, butterflies, moths, and flies.

About the UPMSP Vocational Crop Protection Technology Exam

The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP Intermediate (Class 12) Vocational Crop Protection Technology (Code 219) examination is a specialized vocational subject under UP Board. It equips students with practical and technical knowledge of agricultural entomology, plant pathology, weed science, integrated pest management (IPM), safer pesticide application techniques, and legal regulatory frameworks like the Insecticides Act 1968.

Assessment

Theory examination compulsory for Class 12 Vocational stream students specializing in Agriculture / Crop Protection Technology in Uttar Pradesh Board. Evaluates pest identification, disease diagnosis, weed control, IPM practices, spraying equipment, and plant quarantine laws.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)

Passing Score

Minimum 20 of 60 in each written paper, 33% in the 300-mark theory aggregate, and 50% (200 of 400) in the practical examination

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 Vocational Crop Protection Technology Exam Content Outline

20%

Insect Pest Identification & Crop Damage

Identification, life cycles, damage symptoms, and host range of major agricultural insect pests affecting paddy, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables.

20%

Plant Pathology & Major Crop Diseases

Classification of plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses, phytoplasmas, nematodes), disease cycles, symptomology, and management of major crop diseases.

15%

Weed Management & Herbicides

Classification of weeds, parasitic weeds, crop-weed competition, chemical control, herbicide classification, mode of action, and application timing.

15%

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies

Principles of IPM, Economic Threshold Level (ETL), Economic Injury Level (EIL), cultural, mechanical, biological, host plant resistance, and eco-friendly control measures.

15%

Pesticide Formulations, Sprayers & Application Safety

Formulation types (EC, WP, SC, G), calibration and operation of spraying equipment, nozzles, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), toxicity color codes, and toxicity/first-aid.

15%

Plant Quarantine & Insecticides Act 1968

Domestic and international plant quarantine rules, DIPA 1914, statutory provisions of the Insecticides Act 1968, Insecticides Rules 1971, CIB & RC functions, and pesticide registration.

How to Pass the UPMSP Vocational Crop Protection Technology Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 20 of 60 in each written paper, 33% in the 300-mark theory aggregate, and 50% (200 of 400) in the practical examination
  • Assessment: Theory examination compulsory for Class 12 Vocational stream students specializing in Agriculture / Crop Protection Technology in Uttar Pradesh Board. Evaluates pest identification, disease diagnosis, weed control, IPM practices, spraying equipment, and plant quarantine laws.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (195 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 Vocational Crop Protection Technology Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn to link specific crop damage symptoms (e.g., dead heart, white earhead, hopper burn, rosette flowers) with their respective insect pests.
2Memorize scientific names and pathogen types of key diseases like Paddy Blast (Magnaporthe oryzae), Wheat Loose Smut (Ustilago nuda), and Sugarcane Red Rot (Colletotrichum falcatum).
3Categorize herbicides into pre-emergence and post-emergence types, and memorize critical parasitic weeds such as Cuscuta, Orobanche, Striga, and Loranthus.
4Differentiate clearly between Economic Threshold Level (ETL) and Economic Injury Level (EIL) in IPM decision-making.
5Understand pesticide hazard color codes (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green) and the specific functions of hollow cone vs flat fan spray nozzles.
6Review the key statutory provisions of the Insecticides Act 1968 and the purpose of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB & RC).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPMSP Code 219 Crop Protection Technology?

Code 219 is an elective vocational subject for Class 12 agricultural stream students under Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), focusing on crop pest diagnosis, disease management, weed control, pesticide safety, and statutory plant protection laws.

What key areas are covered in the Code 219 syllabus?

The syllabus covers six main modules: Insect Pest Identification & Crop Damage, Plant Pathology & Major Crop Diseases, Weed Management & Herbicides, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Pesticide Formulations & Application Safety, and Plant Quarantine & Insecticides Act 1968.

What is the passing criteria for UPMSP Intermediate Vocational exams?

Candidates must obtain at least 33% marks in theory and practical examinations independently to pass the subject under UP Board regulations.

Are bio-pesticides and bio-agents included in the IPM syllabus?

Yes, biological control agents such as Trichogramma parasitoids, Chrysoperla, Neem formulations (Azadirachtin), Trichoderma fungi, and NPV viruses are key components of the IPM section.

How does this question bank assist in board exam preparation?

This bank provides 100 practice MCQs aligned with UP Board standards, complete with detailed explanations for correct answers, wrong option analyses, and specific exam tips.