CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Solution Agriculture

Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For Internal and Restricted use only)
Secondary School Certificate Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME AGRICULTURE (Q.P. CODE 95)
General Instructions: -

1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and
correct assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to
serious problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education system
and teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting
evaluation, you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines
carefully.
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of
the examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’
leakage to public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination
system and affect the life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this
policy/document to anyone, publishing in any magazine and printing in
Newspaper/Website, etc. may invite action under various rules of the Board and
IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It
should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other
consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously
followed. However, while evaluating, answers which are based on latest
information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be assessed for their
correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-X, while
evaluating two competency-based questions, please try to understand given
answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme but correct competency is
enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
4 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete
answer. The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct,
the due marks should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should
be zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for
evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in
the marking of individual evaluators.
6 Evaluators will mark ( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X’

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be marked. Evaluators will not put right (✓)while evaluating which gives an
impression that answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common
mistake which evaluators are committing.
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part.
Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and
written in the left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand
margin and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving
more marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra
Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be
penalized only once.
11 A full scale of marks 50 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if
the answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25
answer books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is
in view of the reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by
the Examiner in the past:-
● Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title
page.
● Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
● Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with
the X for incorrect answer.)
● Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling
error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel
engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the

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prestige of all concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed
meticulously and judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
“Guidelines for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried
over to the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.

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SERIES: HF1EG SET-4
Q.P. Code: 95

MARKING SCHEME
AGRICULTURE

SECTION-A
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTONS

Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skill (14 = 4)
i. (D) Save files with Ctrl + S 1
ii. (A) Confidence 1
iii. True 1
iv. It helps to protect human health and environment OR contamination 1
of ecosystem (soil, water, air, etc.)
v. (D) Feedback 1
vi (B) Mother tongue 1
Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (15=5)
i. (A) Biogas is a non-renewable resource 1
ii. (D) Berseem 1
iii. (D) Pomegranate 1
iv. (A) Oil in water 1
v. (C) They contain both stamen and pistil 1
vi (C) Bacteria 1
Q.3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (15=5)
i. (B) Fodder 1
ii. (C) Higher plant roots and Fungi 1
iii. (C) It is transfer of pollen to the stigma of the flower 1

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iv. (A) Okra 1
v. (D) 80-90% 1
vi (B) Tuberose 1
Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (15=5)
i. (B) Kill harmful pathogens present in milk 1
ii. (B) Dried products of fruits 1
iii. (B) Wheat 1
iv. (B) Triple fusion 1
v. For English medium set 1
(A) Mandarin : Citrus aurantifolia
For Hindi medium set [Both (A) and (B) are correct]
(A) Mandarin : Citrus aurantifolia
(B) Grape fruit : Citrus paradisi

vi (D) Standardisation 1
Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (15=5)
i. (C) Lactic acid bacteria 1
ii. (B) Soyabean 1
iii. (B) Royal Jam (Murabba) 1
iv. (A) Anther 1
v. (C) Cotton 1
vi (A) Seeds 1

SECTION B
SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skill in 20-30 words
(23=6)
Q.6 Goals: They are a set of dreams with a deadline to get them. For 1+1=2
example, saving pocket money to buy a favourite mobile phone by a
particular date. Goals allow you to separate out what’s important.
They help you to focus on the end result instead of less important

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work. This will make you successful in your career and personal life.
(Description of anyone)

Goal setting: It is all about finding and listing your goals and then
planning on how to achieve them.

Q.7 Physical barrier is the environmental and natural condition that acts 2
as a barrier in communication in sending messages from sender to
receiver. Not being able to see gestures, posture and general body
language can make communication less effective. For example, text
messages are often less effective than face-to-face communication.

Q.8 Two functions of an entrepreneur (Any two) 1x2=2
[1] Taking risk
[2] Divide income
[3] Creative
[4] Hard working
[5] Take decision after thinking
[6] Never give up
[7] Responsible
Q.9 Creating Sustainable Cities (Any two) 1x2=2
[1] Save energy by switching off lights and fans when not in use.
[2] Use natural light as much as possible.
[3] Use energy efficient lights (LED bulbs) and appliances.
[4] Use of energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind, etc.
Q.10 (a) Prevention of unauthorized use of computers: To make sure 1+1=2
your computer is locked and only you have login IDs and
passwords.
(b) When we double click on a file, it will open the file.

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Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each (24=8)
Q.11 Physiological disorders of Mango (Any two) 1x2=2
[1] Mango malformation is the most dreaded malady of mango in
North India
[2] Spongy tissue disorder
[3] Black tip of mango
Q.12 Bee Products (Any four) ½x4 =2
[1] Honey
[2] Bees wax
[3] Royal Jelly
[4] Bee venom
[5] Propolis
[6] Pollen
Q.13 Seed rate of 1+1=2
(a) Sugarcane: Seed rate in sugarcane varies from region to region.
In North India, seed rate generally varies from 35,000 three
budded sets/ha while in South it ranges between 25,000 to
40,000 three budded sets/ha. It can vary with local conditions.
Local farmers use 55-60 Q/ha)
(b) Black gram (Kharif season): A seed rate of 15-20 kg/ha for kharif
has been recommended for black gram.
Q.14 Composition of Milk 2
Milk is almost an ideal food. It has high nutritive value. The principle
components of milk include water, fat (ghee), protein, milk sugar
(lactose) and minerals. The minor constituents include phospholipids,
vitamins, enzymes, pigments, etc.
Q.15 Any two differences 1x2=2
Bisexual Flower Unisexual Flower
1 It contains both male and 1 Flower contains either male
female parts or female part
2 Said to be perfect 2 Said to be imperfect
3 Both self and cross pollination 3 Only cross pollination occur
can occur
4 Example: Mango, Pea, 4 Example: Papaya,
Hibiscus, Sunflower, Wheat Cucumber, Datepalm

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Q.16 Causal organism 1+1=2
(a) Fowl coccidiosis : Protozoa
(b) Ringworm : Fungus

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each (43=12)
Q.17 Cultivation of mango on following points 1+1+1+
1=4
(i) Scientific name : Mangifera indica
(ii) Two commercial varieties : Dashehari, Langra, Chausa and
Bombay Green, Banganpalli/Baneshan, Neelum, Totapuri,
Alphonso and Kesar, Langra, Himsagar (Any Two)
(iii) Propagation : Mango can be propagated both by sexual and
asexual means but it is mainly propagated by veneer grafting,
stone and soft-wood grafting
Seeds also(Sexual)
(iv) Planting distance : 8-10 m

Q.18 (a) Names of two common diseases found in poultry (Any Two) (1x2) +
(½x4)=4
[1] Fowl Coccidiosis
[2] Ranikhet
[3] Fowl Pox
[4] Fowl Coryza
[5] Fowl Cholera
[6] Marek’s Disease
(b) Byproducts obtained from poultry (Any four)
Source of by-product Type of by-product
1. By-products from Poultry litter and manure
production phase
2. Hatchery by-products Egg shells, infertile eggs, unhatched
eggs and dead as well as culled
chicks
3. By-products of poultry Feathers, Heads, Blood, Gizzard and
dressing plant Proventriculus, Feet, Intestines and
Glands

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Q.19 Mechanism that favours self pollination– 1x4=4

(a) Perfect flower: Presence of both female and male part of
flowers. eg. Rice, Wheat, Green gram.
(b) Homogamy: Maturation of male and female part of flowers at
the same time. eg. Rice, Wheat, Barley and Pulses.
(c) Cleistogamy: Pollination always occurs inside the closed
flowers. eg. Rice, Wheat

(d) Flower structure: Special structure around the male part
promotes self-pollination. eg. Tomato and Pulses.

Q.20 Industrial-level of paneer making process. 4
1. Milk is heated to 85C and pumped to cheese vat and then
cooled to 75C.
2. Citric solution is added and mixed to form coagulum. In
homemade paneer lemon juice is also added
3. Coagulum left to settle for 10-15 minutes without agitation,
watery liquid is drained off.
4. Curd is filled into hoops lined with muslin cloth and pressed for
10-15 minutes at pressure of 3 kg per square cm.
5. Pressed curd blocks are placed in pasturised cold water at 4C
for 3 hours then cut into desirable sizes and packaged.

Q.21 Coffee : 1+1+1+
1=4
(i) Species :
[1] Coffea arabica
[2] Coffea robusta
[3] Coffea camephora
[4] Coffea liberica

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(ii) Fruit Ripening: It can be achieved by spraying ethephon
(Ethrel) on mature berries when 10% natural ripening is
observed.
(iii) Picking : It is a manual process of collecting ripe cherries to
have uniform high quality product; hand picking (ripe cherry
picked)
(iv) Stripping: It is a process in which all the fruits are collected on
one go either manual hy shaking of tree or mechanically.

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