CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2022 for Agriculture Term 1

CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE (SUBJECT CODE-408)
CLASS X (SESSION 2021-2022)
BLUE PRINT FOR SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER FOR TERM -1

PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (05 MARKS):

NO. OF QUESTIONS
UNIT NO. NAME OF THE UNIT
(1 MARK EACH)
1 Communication Skills-II 2
2 Self-Management Skills-II 2
3 Information and Communication Technology Skills-II 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 Questions
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 5 Questions
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 5 = 5 Marks

PART B - SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (20 MARKS):

UNIT NO. OF QUESTIONS
NAME OF THE UNIT
NO. (1 MARK EACH)
1 Agriculture production and management 8
2 Production and management of horticulture crops 10
3 Animal Husbandry and Dairying 9
TOTAL QUESTIONS 27 Questions
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 20 Questions
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20 = 20 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE (SUBJECT CODE-408)
CLASS X (SESSION 2021-2022)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER FOR TERM -1
Max. Time Allowed: 1 Hours Max. Marks: 25
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully
2. This Question Paper is divided into 03 sections, viz., Section A, Section B and Section C.
3. Section A is of 05 marks and has 06 questions on Employability Skills.
4. Section B is of 15 marks and has 20 questions on Subject specific Skills.
5. Section C is of 05 marks and has 07 competency-based questions.
6. Do as per the instructions given in the respective sections.
7. Marks allotted are mentioned against each section/question.
8. All questions must be attempted in the correct order

SECTION A

Answer any 5 questions out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

1. Which of the following is not a form of written communication: 1
a) Circulars
b) Reports
c) Discussion
d) SMS
2. What makes you complete your work without others cheering you? 1
a) Self confidence
b) Communication
c) Self-motivation
d) Self esteem
3. Which of the following functions is not performed with a mouse: 1
a) Turn on
b) Hover
c) Right click
d) Drag and drop

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4. Which of the following function is not a way to protect data: 1
a) Password
b) Antivirus and firewell
c) Secure sites
d) Trojan horse
5. _____________ is not a step for effective time management: 1
a) Priorities
b) Control
c) Track
d) Postponing things
6. Which of the following is a barrier in effective communication: 1
a) Linguistic clarity
b) Concreteness
c) Precision
d) Personal differences

SECTION B
Answer any 15 questions out of the given 20 questions (1 x 15 = 15 marks)
7. ______________ is a rabi cereal crop: 1
a)Paddy
b)Maize
c)Wheat
d)Gram
8. In which crop nipping is adopted/done for better production: 1
a)Gram
b)Maize
c)Rice
d)Urd
9. Powdery mildew disease is caused by__________ 1
a)Bacteria
b)Fungus
c)Virus
d)Nematodes
10. Protein content in soyabean is__________ 1
a)30%
b)40-45%
c)60%
d)55%

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11. Which crop is affected by Tikka disease? 1
a)Black gram
b)Groundnut
c)lentil
d)Red gram
12. Largest coffee producing state in India is____________ 1
a)Kerala
b)Karnataka
c)Tamilnadu
d)Assam
13. What is the function of rhizobium bacteria in leguminous crop? 1
a)Growth of plants
b)Pod formation
c)Disease control
d)Nitrogen fixation
14. Which fruit tree is affected by scab disease: 1
a)Apple
b)Guava
c)Grape
d)Papaya
15. Vitamin__________ is found in abundance in citrus fruits 1
a)Vitamin A
b)Vitamin B
c)Vitamin C
d)Vitamin E0
16. Name the most common fruit used in wine making: 1
a)Lemon
b)Sweet orange
c)Papaya
d)Grapes
17. Ideal spacing for plantation of pomegranate tree is: 1
a)7*7m
b)5*5m
c)10*10m
d)12*12m

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18. Kufri jyoti is a famous variety of which crop: 1
a)Tomato
b)Brinjal
c)Okra
d)Potato

19. Due to poor fertility of soil,which disorder is found in cauliflower ? 1
a) Whiptail
b) Buttoning
c) Riceyness
d) Blindness

20. Red colour of tomato is due to the presence of : 1
a) Lycopene pigment
b) Carotenoid pigment
c) Vitamin A
d) Chlorophyll

21. How much seed is required for one hectare brinjal crop: 1
a) 1kg
b) 2kg
c) 300-350gm
d) 1.5kg

22. Cumin or safed jeera belongs to the family of___________ 1
a) Aricaceae
b) Poaceae
c) Solanaceae
d) Leguminaceae

23. The fungus albugo candida causes _____________ disease in Brassicaceae species. 1
a) Blight
b) Powdery mildew
c) White rust or white blister
d) Loose smut
24. Largest gland in animals is_________ 1
a) Pancreas
b) Liver
c) Pituatory
d)Thyroid

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25. Which organ is affected by mastitis disease? 1
a) Skin
b) Mammary glands
c) Bones
d) Legs

26. Animal blood is not used to make_____________ 1
a) Biscuits
b) Bread
c) Blood cake
d) Milk

SECTION C
(COMPETENCY BASED QUESTIONS)

Answer any 5 questions out of the given 7 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

27. Which of the following is used to control bacterial diseases in animals: 1

a) Anti allergic

b) Antibiotic

c) Antiseptic

d) Thiamine
28. Which pathagon causes anthrax disease in livestocks: 1

a) Virus

b) Fungus

c) Bacteria

d) Nematodes

29. Phenotypic assertive mating in cattle is also known as____________ 1

a) In breeding

b) Out breeding

c) Unlike to unlike mating

d) Like to like mating

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30. Granulation is a physical disorder found in which crop: 1

a) Lime

b) Sweet orange

c) Papaya

d) Grape fruit

31. The following cannot be caused due to deficiency of energy: 1

a) Reduced growth rate

b) Loss of weight

c) Reduced fertility

d) Reduced carbohydrate intake

32. Read the paragraph and answer the questions given below: 1

Ruminants have the ability to convert low-quality protein sources to high-quality proteins
through bacterial action. Protein is required by all grazing animals for growth. Protein
required for a 1000 lb non-lactating cow is around 1.6 lb/day. When the cow is lactating,
2.0 lb or 9.6% dietary crude protein is required. If protein is deficient in the diet, animals
must break down body tissue to obtain sufficient protein

Q.32)Which animal is a ruminant:

a)Horse

b)Dogs

c)Cow

d)Cat

33. How do ruminant convert low quality protein source to high quality? 1

a) By bacterial action

b) By chewing

c) By grazing

d) By fermentation of grass

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