BPSC AEDO Previous Year Papers 2026: Questions Analysis & Strategy
Let me be direct: if you're preparing for BPSC AEDO and haven't worked through previous year questions yet, you're guessing your way through a competitive exam. PYP analysis tells you what type of agriculture questions BPSC actually asks — not what textbooks suggest they might ask. Here is what the pattern looks like, along with practice questions modelled on the actual question style.
📚 BPSC AEDO Syllabus 2026 — understand the complete syllabus before diving into PYP analysis.
PT Exam Question Pattern — What the Paper Looks Like
| Section | Questions | Difficulty | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 50 | Moderate | Attempt first — your home turf, target 40+ |
| Bihar GK | ~35 | Moderate-High | Prepare Bihar-specific — 3 weeks focused study |
| National GK | ~40 | Moderate | NCERT level + current affairs (6 months) |
| Reasoning | 25 | Easy-Moderate | 2 weeks practice = reliable 18–20/25 |
Agriculture Practice Questions — Agronomy & Soil Science
Q1: Which variety of paddy is most widely cultivated in Bihar?
a) Sona Masuri b) MTU 7029 c) Rajendra Shweta d) Basmati 370
Answer: b) MTU 7029 (also known as Swarna) is the most widely cultivated paddy variety in Bihar's flood-prone plains. Rajendra Shweta is Bihar Agricultural University's own high-yielding white variety.
Q2: The critical growth stage of wheat for irrigation is:
a) Tillering only b) Crown root initiation c) Boot leaf and milky grain d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above — CRI (Crown Root Initiation), Tillering, Jointing, Boot Leaf, Heading, and Milky Grain are all critical stages. CRI irrigation is most critical when only one irrigation is possible.
Q3: Litchi is predominantly grown in which region of Bihar?
a) South Bihar (Gaya, Aurangabad) b) North Bihar (Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi) c) West Champaran d) Bhagalpur belt
Answer: b) North Bihar — Muzaffarpur is called the "Litchi Capital of India." Bihar accounts for approximately 75–80% of India's total litchi production. The Muzaffarpur litchi is known for its Shahi variety.
Q4: NPK ratio recommended for paddy cultivation in alluvial soils of Bihar is:
a) 80:40:40 kg/ha b) 120:60:60 kg/ha c) 100:50:50 kg/ha d) 60:30:30 kg/ha
Answer: b) 120:60:60 kg/ha is the standard recommendation for transplanted paddy in alluvial soils under HYV cultivation. This may vary with soil test results.
Q5: Makhana (Fox Nut / Euryale ferox) cultivation in Bihar is concentrated in:
a) Kosi river belt (Supaul, Saharsa) b) Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi c) Ganga plains (Patna, Vaishali) d) South Bihar (Gaya, Nawada)
Answer: b) Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi — these districts in the Mithila region have traditional makhana cultivation in ponds (pyne system). Bihar produces about 90% of India's makhana and 80% of the world's. GI tag was granted for Mithila Makhana.
Agriculture Practice Questions — Plant Protection & Extension
Q6: The disease "Khaira" in paddy is caused by deficiency of:
a) Iron b) Zinc c) Boron d) Manganese
Answer: b) Zinc deficiency causes Khaira disease in paddy, also called "Zinc deficiency disease." Symptoms: stunted growth, brownish spots on leaves, delayed heading. Treatment: spray 0.5% ZnSO4 solution.
Q7: Which of the following is a systemic fungicide?
a) Mancozeb b) Copper oxychloride c) Carbendazim d) Captan
Answer: c) Carbendazim (MBC) is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide. It is absorbed by the plant and moves in the vascular system. Mancozeb, Copper oxychloride, and Captan are all contact/protective fungicides.
Q8: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) model was developed by:
a) ICAR b) NABARD c) State Agriculture Department d) ATMA
Answer: a) ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) developed the KVK concept. The first KVK was established in 1974 at Pondicherry (now Puducherry). KVKs function as "Farm Science Centres" for technology dissemination at district level.
Bihar GK Practice Questions
Q9: The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) was related to which system of forced farming?
a) Zamindari System b) Tinkathia System (forced indigo cultivation) c) Ryotwari System d) Mahalwari System
Answer: b) Tinkathia System — farmers were forced to grow indigo on 3/20 (teen katha) of their land for British planters at fixed low prices. Gandhi's first satyagraha in India was here — he investigated conditions and demanded abolition of this system.
Q10: Kosi river is called "Sorrow of Bihar" because:
a) It floods every year causing huge damage b) Its water is salty c) It originates in Nepal and India has no control d) Both A and C
Answer: d) Both A and C — Kosi is known for devastating floods every year (affecting North Bihar's Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura, Kishanganj). It originates in Nepal (from the Himalayas), making flood control challenging. The Kosi embankment project has helped but not eliminated the problem.
Q11: Which scheme provides free irrigation to small and marginal farmers in Bihar?
a) PMKSY b) Mukhyamantri Nal Jal Yojana c) Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali d) Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam
Answer: c) Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan — Bihar's state scheme launched in 2019 focuses on water conservation, plantation, and providing irrigation facilities. It has seven components including renovation of ponds, rainwater harvesting, and solar pumps for farmers.
Reasoning Practice Questions
Q12: In the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, __, what is the next number?
Answer: 42. Pattern: differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 — increasing by 2 each time. So 30 + 12 = 42.
Q13: If PADDY = 45 in a code where A=1, B=2 ... Z=26, what is WHEAT?
Answer: W=23, H=8, E=5, A=1, T=20 → 23+8+5+1+20 = 57.
30-Day Study Plan for BPSC AEDO PT
| Week | Focus | Daily Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Agriculture revision — Agronomy, Soil Science, Bihar agriculture specifics | 5–6 hrs |
| Week 2 | Agriculture — Plant Protection, Extension, Horticulture, Seed Science | 5–6 hrs |
| Week 3 | Bihar GK (History, Geography, Current Affairs) + National GK | 5–6 hrs |
| Week 4 | Reasoning daily practice + Full mock tests (2 per week) + Revision | 4–5 hrs |
What No Other Site Tells You About BPSC AEDO PYP
Bihar agriculture questions consistently test local knowledge that generic agriculture books miss. Questions about Makhana (GI-tagged Mithila Makhana), litchi variety specifics (Shahi, China variety), and Bihar's flood-resistant paddy varieties (Rajendra Bhagwati, Swarna Sub-1) appear regularly. Candidates who have studied generic agronomy but not Bihar-specific crop production consistently lose 5–8 marks here.
The extension education questions in the PT are straightforward — they test definitions and models (T&V extension system, Leagons group, ATMA structure). These 5–8 questions are nearly free marks if you spend one week on extension theory. Most B.Sc. Agriculture graduates skip extension study assuming it's easy — then blank on the actual questions.
Mains preparation tip: In Agriculture Paper descriptive questions, always link your technical answer to Bihar's context. If asked about flood management in crops, write specifically about Kosi belt, Gandak floodplains, and the varieties recommended for submergence tolerance (Swarna Sub-1 tolerates 15 days submergence). Examiners reward Bihar-specific application over textbook answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are BPSC AEDO previous year papers available online?
BPSC does not officially publish PYP on its website. However, past question papers surface through BPSC-specific coaching centres and agricultural university libraries in Bihar (BAU Sabour, RPCAU Pusa). Some competitive exam publishers compile BPSC agriculture papers in book format. Searching for "BPSC Agriculture Question Paper" on major book retailer websites will give you compiled options.
Q: How similar are BPSC AEDO questions to IBPS Agriculture Officer questions?
Broadly similar in subject coverage (Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Plant Protection) but with a key difference: BPSC AEDO questions heavily weight Bihar-specific agriculture, while IBPS Agriculture Officer questions are national in scope. IBPS also includes banking awareness which BPSC does not. Using IBPS Agriculture Officer books as supplementary resource for the technical subject is fine — just add Bihar-specific study on top.
Q: What is the difficulty level of BPSC AEDO PT compared to BPSC 67th CCE?
BPSC AEDO PT is subject-specific (Agriculture) so easier for agriculture graduates than the BPSC CCE which tests a wider breadth. The agriculture section in AEDO PT is university curriculum level — not research paper level. The GK section is comparable to BPSC CCE PT in difficulty. Overall, an agriculture graduate who has done reasonable GK preparation should find AEDO PT manageable.
Q: How many candidates appear for BPSC AEDO typically?
BPSC AEDO is a specialised exam — only B.Sc. Agriculture graduates can apply, which limits the candidate pool significantly compared to open exams. Typically a few thousand candidates appear for each cycle. This lower competition, combined with the subject advantage for agriculture graduates, makes AEDO one of the better odds BPSC exams for its eligible audience.
Q: What is the interview weightage and how to prepare for it?
Interview carries 50 marks out of 650 total (Mains + Interview). At this level, 5–10 marks difference in interview can change your rank significantly. Prepare: know your own B.Sc. specialisation inside out, read Bihar Agriculture Department's annual report (available on their website), follow Bihar agricultural news, and practice answering in Hindi naturally. Interviewers note candidates who genuinely understand field reality vs. those who only know textbooks.
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More Practice Questions – GS, Reasoning, Agriculture
Q7. PM-KISAN provides income support of how much per year?
A) Rs.4,000 B) Rs.5,000 C) Rs.6,000 D) Rs.8,000
Answer: C) Rs.6,000. PM-KISAN gives Rs.2,000 per installment, three times a year = Rs.6,000 total. Bihar has one of the highest beneficiary counts in India under this scheme.
Q8. Champaran Satyagraha 1917 was against which system?
A) Zamindari B) Tinkathia (indigo cultivation) C) Land revenue D) Tenant eviction
Answer: B) Tinkathia system. Farmers had to cultivate indigo on 3/20 (tinkathia) of their land. Gandhi's first civil disobedience in India abolished this exploitative system.
Q9. Odd one out: Wheat, Rice, Maize, Mustard, Sorghum
A) Wheat B) Rice C) Mustard D) Sorghum
Answer: C) Mustard. Wheat, Rice, Maize, Sorghum are cereals. Mustard is an oilseed crop — the odd one out.
Q10. Rice blast disease is caused by:
A) Xanthomonas oryzae B) Helminthosporium C) Magnaporthe oryzae D) Rhizoctonia solani
Answer: C) Magnaporthe oryzae. Rice blast is one of the most destructive diseases of paddy in Bihar. Control: Tricyclazole or Carbendazim spray.
Q11. What is the ideal C:N ratio for composting?
A) 10:1 B) 20:1 C) 25-30:1 D) 50:1
Answer: C) 25-30:1. The ideal starting C:N ratio for aerobic composting is 25–30:1. Too high slows decomposition; too low causes nitrogen loss as ammonia.
Exam-Day Checklist
- Admit card (printed) + one original photo ID
- Arrive 30 minutes before reporting time
- Two blue/black ball-point pens (no gel pens for OMR)
- No mobile phone or electronic device
- Read OMR instructions before marking
- Sequence: Reasoning first → Agriculture → GS
- Review in last 10 minutes
Final Score Target
| Section | Total | Target | Safe Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 75 | 55–60 | 48 |
| Agriculture | 50 | 40–45 | 35 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 21–23 | 18 |
| Total | 150 | 116–128 | 101 |
Final Preparation Tips
The BPSC AEDO exam rewards deep subject knowledge over shortcuts. Bihar-specific agriculture — makhana in Mithila, litchi in Muzaffarpur, Swarna Sub-1 flood-tolerant variety, Champaran Satyagraha 1917 — appears repeatedly in question papers. Make a flashcard for each Bihar-specific fact and review them daily in the last 2 weeks before the exam. For reasoning, practice 25 questions daily; you should be scoring 22+/25 consistently before the exam date. The combination of strong Agriculture + full Reasoning marks is your ticket to clearing BPSC AEDO prelims.
Consistent daily practice over 3 months is more effective than intensive last-minute study. Set a daily target of 50 MCQs across all sections, review each wrong answer carefully, and maintain an error log. On exam day, your confident, practiced rhythm will carry you through efficiently. Remember: in competitive exams, the difference between selection and rejection is often just 3–5 marks — and those marks come from consistent daily practice, not from any single miracle trick.
