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

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

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.

BPSC AEDO Previous Year Papers 2026: Questions Analysis और Strategy

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PT Exam Question Pattern — Paper कैसा होता है

Agriculture Practice Questions — Agronomy और Soil Science

Q1: Bihar में सबसे ज़्यादा cultivate की जाने वाली paddy variety कौन-सी है?

a) Sona Masuri    b) MTU 7029 (Swarna)    c) Rajendra Shweta    d) Basmati 370

उत्तर: b) MTU 7029 (Swarna) Bihar के flood-prone plains में सबसे ज़्यादा cultivate होती है। Rajendra Shweta, Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) की अपनी high-yielding white variety है।

Q2: Khaira disease paddy में किस की कमी से होती है?

a) Iron    b) Zinc    c) Boron    d) Manganese

उत्तर: b) Zinc — Khaira disease, जिसे "Zinc deficiency disease" भी कहते हैं, stunted growth और brownish spots cause करती है। Treatment: 0.5% ZnSO4 spray।

Q3: Makhana (Fox Nut / Euryale ferox) cultivation Bihar में कहाँ concentrate है?

a) Kosi river belt    b) Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi (Mithila region)    c) Ganga plains    d) South Bihar

उत्तर: b) Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi — Mithila region में traditional makhana cultivation ponds (pyne system) में होती है। Bihar India का ~90% और world का ~80% makhana produce करता है। Mithila Makhana को GI tag मिला है।

Q4: Litchi cultivation Bihar में कहाँ सबसे ज़्यादा होती है?

a) South Bihar    b) North Bihar (Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi)    c) West Champaran    d) Bhagalpur belt

उत्तर: b) North Bihar — Muzaffarpur को "Litchi Capital of India" कहते हैं। Bihar India की total litchi production का approximately 75-80% produce करता है। Shahi variety सबसे famous है।

Q5: Systemic fungicide कौन-सा है?

a) Mancozeb    b) Copper oxychloride    c) Carbendazim    d) Captan

उत्तर: c) Carbendazim (MBC) एक systemic benzimidazole fungicide है जो plant द्वारा absorb होकर vascular system में move करती है। Mancozeb, Copper oxychloride, और Captan contact/protective fungicides हैं।

Bihar GK Practice Questions

Q6: Champaran Satyagraha (1917) किस system के खिलाफ था?

a) Zamindari System    b) Tinkathia System (forced indigo)    c) Ryotwari System    d) Mahalwari System

उत्तर: b) Tinkathia System — किसानों को अपनी 3/20 ज़मीन (teen katha) पर British planters के लिए forced indigo उगाना पड़ता था। Gandhi का यह India में पहला satyagraha था।

Q7: Kosi नदी को "Bihar का शोक" क्यों कहते हैं?

a) हर साल floods आते हैं    b) इसका पानी salty है    c) Nepal से originate होती है    d) A और C दोनों

उत्तर: d) A और C दोनों — Kosi हर साल devastating floods लाती है (Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura, Kishanganj affect होते हैं) और Nepal से originate होने से flood control मुश्किल है।

Q8: Bihar की पहली Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) कहाँ स्थापित हुई थी?

a) Patna    b) Muzaffarpur    c) Sabour (Bhagalpur)    d) Pusa (Samastipur)

उत्तर: c) Sabour, Bhagalpur — Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) Sabour campus। ICAR ने 1974 में Pondicherry में India का पहला KVK establish किया था। Bihar में KVKs प्रत्येक district में हैं।

Reasoning Practice Questions

Q9: Series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, __ अगला number क्या है?

उत्तर: 42. Pattern: differences 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (हर बार 2 बढ़ते हैं)। तो 30 + 12 = 42।

Q10: अगर KISAN = 57, तो FASAL = ?

उत्तर: F=6, A=1, S=19, A=1, L=12 → 6+1+19+1+12 = 39।

30-Day Study Plan — BPSC AEDO PT

जो बात कोई नहीं बताता — BPSC AEDO PYP की Hidden Reality

Bihar agriculture questions consistently local knowledge test करते हैं जो generic agriculture books miss करती हैं। मखाना (GI-tagged Mithila Makhana), litchi variety specifics (Shahi variety), और Bihar के flood-resistant paddy varieties (Rajendra Bhagwati, Swarna Sub-1) से questions regularly आते हैं। जो candidates generic agronomy पढ़ते हैं लेकिन Bihar-specific study नहीं करते, वो यहाँ 5-8 marks गँवा देते हैं।

Extension education questions PT में straightforward होते हैं — definitions और models test होते हैं (T&V extension system, ATMA structure)। ये 5-8 questions nearly free marks हैं अगर एक हफ्ते extension theory पर खर्च करें।

Mains tip: Agriculture paper descriptive questions में हमेशा Bihar context से link करें। Flood management पूछा जाए तो Kosi belt, Gandak floodplains, और submergence-tolerant varieties (Swarna Sub-1 — 15 दिन submergence tolerate करती है) लिखें। Examiners Bihar-specific application को value देते हैं।

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q: BPSC AEDO previous year papers online कहाँ मिलते हैं?

BPSC officially अपनी website पर PYP publish नहीं करता। लेकिन Bihar के BPSC-specific coaching centres और BAU Sabour / RPCAU Pusa की libraries में past papers मिल सकते हैं। कुछ competitive exam publishers BPSC agriculture papers को book format में compile करते हैं। Major book retailers पर "BPSC Agriculture Question Paper" search करें।

Q: BPSC AEDO PT में कितने candidates compete करते हैं?

BPSC AEDO specialized exam है — only B.Sc. Agriculture graduates apply कर सकते हैं, जो candidate pool को significantly limit करता है compared to open exams। Generally हर cycle में कुछ हज़ार candidates appear होते हैं। यह कम competition, agriculture graduates के लिए subject advantage के साथ, AEDO को best-odds BPSC exams में से एक बनाता है।

Q: Interview की preparation कैसे करें?

Interview 50 marks का है — यहाँ 5-10 marks का difference rank change कर सकता है। Prepare करें: अपनी B.Sc. specialisation thoroughly जानें, Bihar Agriculture Department की annual report पढ़ें (उनकी official website पर available है), Bihar agricultural news follow करें, और Hindi में naturally answer practice करें। Interviewers वो candidates note करते हैं जो field reality genuinely समझते हैं।

Q: BPSC AEDO और IBPS Agriculture Officer questions में क्या difference है?

Subject coverage broadly similar है — Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Plant Protection। Key difference: BPSC AEDO questions Bihar-specific agriculture को heavily weight करते हैं, जबकि IBPS Agriculture Officer questions national scope के होते हैं। IBPS में banking awareness भी होती है जो BPSC में नहीं। IBPS Agriculture Officer books technical subject के लिए supplementary resource के रूप में use कर सकते हैं — ऊपर से Bihar-specific study add करें।