UPCATET 2026 – Mock Test (Part 1: Questions 1–20)
Sections:
- General Knowledge & Agriculture Awareness
- Physics & Chemistry
- Biology / Botany / Zoology
- Mathematics & Reasoning
- Total: 100 Questions – 100 Marks
Duration: 2 hours (typical)
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Difficulty Level: Medium to High (PYQ-based)
| Section | Topics | No. of Questions | Marks | Time (minutes) | Weightage / Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Knowledge & Agriculture Awareness | 20 | 20 | – | High difficulty, PYQ-based |
| B | Physics & Chemistry | 10 (Physics) + 10 (Chemistry) = 20 | 20 | – | Numerical + Conceptual |
| C | Biology / Botany / Zoology | 10 | 10 | – | High difficulty, PYQ-inspired |
| D | Mathematics & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | – | High difficulty, mix of aptitude & reasoning |
| E | Higher Mathematics & Analytical Ability | 10 | 10 | – | Calculations, series, algebra |
| F | Agriculture & Technology Aptitude | 20 | 20 | – | Crop, soil, irrigation, fertilizers, pest management |
| G | Numerical Ability & Aptitude | 10 | 10 | – | Speed, distance, average, probability |
| H | Agriculture & Technology Analytical | 10 | 10 | – | Water management, biofertilizers, GM crops, organic farming |
Section A – General Knowledge & Agriculture Awareness (Q1–20)
1. Which state in India is the largest producer of wheat?
A. Punjab
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Madhya Pradesh
2. NPK in fertilizers stands for –
A. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
B. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Kalium
C. Nitrogen, Potassium, Calcium
D. Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus
3. The Green Revolution in India primarily focused on –
A. Horticulture
B. Food grains
C. Fisheries
D. Livestock
4. IPM in agriculture means –
A. Integrated Pest Management
B. Intensive Planting Method
C. Integrated Production Method
D. Irrigation Planning Manual
5. Which of the following is a legume crop?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Gram
D. Maize
6. The largest irrigation project in India is –
A. Bhakra Nangal
B. Sardar Sarovar
C. Hirakud
D. Tungabhadra
7. Golden Rice is genetically modified to produce –
A. Beta-carotene
B. Vitamin C
C. Iron
D. Calcium
8. Which micronutrient deficiency causes yellowing of leaves (chlorosis) in plants?
A. Nitrogen
B. Iron
C. Zinc
D. Magnesium
9. India’s Agricultural Universities were established under which act?
A. University Grants Commission Act
B. ICAR Act
C. State Agricultural Universities Act
D. Education Policy 1968
10. Precision farming refers to –
A. Farming in small fields
B. Use of advanced technology for efficient resource management
C. Organic farming
D. Crop rotation
11. Bt Cotton was developed for resistance against –
A. Root rot
B. Bollworm
C. Rust
D. Aphids
12. Which state is called the “Sugar Bowl of India”?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
13. Which among these is a Kharif crop?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Mustard
D. Barley
14. Rhizobium bacteria helps in –
A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Phosphorus absorption
C. Potassium mobilization
D. Pest control
15. The major soil type in Uttar Pradesh is –
A. Black soil
B. Red soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Laterite soil
16. Green manuring involves –
A. Use of chemical fertilizers
B. Ploughing of leguminous crops into the soil
C. Irrigation management
D. Pest control
17. Which of the following crops requires the maximum water per hectare?
A. Wheat
B. Sugarcane
C. Maize
D. Pulses
18. Agroforestry refers to –
A. Planting of trees only
B. Integration of crops, trees, and livestock in the same land
C. Crop rotation method
D. Horticulture only
19. Which disease is caused by fungus in wheat?
A. Leaf blight
B. Rust
C. Mosaic virus
D. Root knot
20. The term “Hydroponics” is related to –
A. Soil-based cultivation
B. Water-based cultivation
C. Organic farming
D. Livestock management
Section B – Physics & Chemistry (Q21–30)
21. A body of mass 5 kg is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. Its kinetic energy is –
A. 200 J
B. 250 J
C. 300 J
D. 350 J
22. Which gas is released when quicklime (CaO) reacts with water?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Hydrogen
D. No gas is released
23. Ohm’s law states –
A. Current is inversely proportional to voltage
B. Voltage is directly proportional to resistance
C. Current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance
D. Resistance is inversely proportional to current
24. Which of the following is an acidic oxide?
A. Na2O
B. CO2
C. CaO
D. K2O
25. Atomic number of Nitrogen is –
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 14
26. pH of pure water at 25°C is –
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 7.5
27. Which metal is used in thermite reaction?
A. Iron
B. Aluminum
C. Zinc
D. Copper
28. SI unit of force is –
A. Joule
B. Newton
C. Pascal
D. Watt
29. Boiling point of water at sea level is –
A. 90°C
B. 95°C
C. 100°C
D. 105°C
30. Which of the following is covalent compound?
A. NaCl
B. H2O
C. CaO
D. K2SO4
🧬 Section C – Biology / Botany / Zoology (Q31–40)
31. Xylem transports –
A. Water
B. Food
C. Hormones
D. Minerals
32. Photosynthesis mainly occurs in –
A. Roots
B. Stems
C. Leaves
D. Flowers
33. Mendel is known for –
A. Theory of Evolution
B. Laws of Inheritance
C. Cell Theory
D. Natural Selection
34. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
35. Which macronutrient is most abundant in cereal grains?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Lipids
D. Vitamins
36. Pollination is the transfer of –
A. Ovules to stigma
B. Pollen to stigma
C. Seeds to soil
D. Roots to leaves
37. Nitrogen fixation in legumes is done by –
A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Virus
D. Algae
38. The structural unit of protein is –
A. Amino acid
B. Nucleotide
C. Fatty acid
D. Monosaccharide
39. Which of the following is endangered animal species in India?
A. Lion-tailed macaque
B. House sparrow
C. Cow
D. Dog
40. Germination of seeds requires –
A. Light
B. Water
C. Oxygen
D. B and C
Section D – Mathematics & Reasoning (Q41–60)
41. Solve for x: 2x+7=19
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
42. The sum of first 20 natural numbers is –
A. 190
B. 200
C. 210
D. 220
43. If the probability of rain on a given day is 103, the probability that it does not rain is –
A. 103
B. 107
C. 101
D. 105
44. The HCF of 36 and 60 is –
A. 6
B. 12
C. 18
D. 24
45. If 5x + 3 = 28, then x = ?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
46. A train travels 120 km in 2 hours. Its speed is –
A. 50 km/h
B. 55 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 65 km/h
47. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. The largest angle is –
A. 80°
B. 90°
C. 100°
D. 120°
48. If a+b = 10 and ab = 21, then the quadratic equation whose roots are a and b is –
A. x² – 10x + 21 = 0
B. x² + 10x + 21 = 0
C. x² – 21x + 10 = 0
D. x² + 21x + 10 = 0
49. A shopkeeper sells an article for ₹900 at a profit of 20%. The cost price is –
A. ₹700
B. ₹720
C. ₹750
D. ₹780
50. Two pipes can fill a tank in 12 hours and 16 hours respectively. Working together, they will fill the tank in –
A. 6 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 9 hours
51. Solve for x: x2–9x+20=0
A. 4, 5
B. 5, 6
C. 4, 6
D. 3, 5
52. The simple interest on ₹5000 at 5% per annum for 2 years is –
A. ₹450
B. ₹500
C. ₹550
D. ₹600
53. If 5 pens cost ₹60, the cost of 8 pens is –
A. ₹90
B. ₹96
C. ₹100
D. ₹108
54. A train 100 m long crosses a man running at 5 m/s in 15 seconds. Speed of train is –
A. 10 m/s
B. 15 m/s
C. 20 m/s
D. 25 m/s
55. Find the missing number in series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?, 42
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 34
56. A number when divided by 7 gives remainder 4. What is remainder when the square of the number is divided by 7?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
57. If A is the father of B and C is the mother of B, then C is –
A. Aunt
B. Mother
C. Sister
D. Grandmother
58. A man travels 60 km by bus at 40 km/h and 40 km by train at 80 km/h. Average speed is –
A. 50 km/h
B. 52 km/h
C. 55 km/h
D. 56 km/h
59. If the cost of 5 kg rice is ₹250, then the cost of 8 kg rice is –
A. ₹400
B. ₹420
C. ₹450
D. ₹480
60. The sum of squares of first 5 natural numbers is –
A. 25
B. 30
C. 55
D. 50
Section E – Higher Mathematics & Analytical Ability (Q61–70)
61. If x2–5x+6=0, then x = ?
A. 2, 3
B. 1, 6
C. 3, 4
D. 2, 4
62. Find the next number in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?
A. 36
B. 48
C. 54
D. 60
63. Solve: 32+43=?
A. 1217
B. 1213
C. 65
D. 127
64. A can do a work in 12 days, B in 15 days. If both work together, how many days to complete the work?
A. 6
B. 6.8
C. 6.5
D. 7
65. A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. Net change is –
A. 0%
B. 2% decrease
C. 4% decrease
D. 5% decrease
66. Solve for x: 5x–7=3x+9
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
67. If the area of a circle is 154 cm², radius = ? (Take π = 3.14)
A. 7 cm
B. 14 cm
C. 21 cm
D. 28 cm
68. A bag contains 5 red, 4 blue, 3 green balls. Probability of drawing a blue ball is –
A. 1/3
B. 2/3
C. 1/4
D. 1/4
69. If a train travels at 60 km/h for 1.5 hours, distance covered is –
A. 80 km
B. 90 km
C. 100 km
D. 120 km
70. Solve: 2x+3y=12, x+y=5. Find y.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
🌾 Section F – Agriculture & Technology Aptitude (Q71–80)
71. Which of the following is a C3 plant?
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Sugarcane
D. Rice
72. The ideal soil pH for wheat cultivation is –
A. 4.5–5.5
B. 6.0–7.0
C. 7.5–8.5
D. 5.0–6.0
73. The major nutrient required by plants for chlorophyll synthesis is –
A. Nitrogen
B. Magnesium
C. Phosphorus
D. Sulfur
74. Vermicomposting is primarily done by –
A. Bacteria
B. Earthworms
C. Fungi
D. Algae
75. Which is the main pest in rice crop?
A. Aphids
B. Stem borer
C. Bollworm
D. Mites
76. Which gas is released during anaerobic decomposition of organic matter?
A. Oxygen
B. Methane
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
77. Which irrigation method is most water-efficient?
A. Flood irrigation
B. Sprinkler irrigation
C. Furrow irrigation
D. Canal irrigation
78. Green manure crops are usually –
A. Leguminous crops
B. Cereals
C. Cash crops
D. Fiber crops
79. The primary macronutrient needed for root growth in plants is –
A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Calcium
80. Biofertilizers add which essential element to the soil?
A. Nitrogen
B. Potassium
C. Phosphorus
D. Calcium
Section G – Numerical Ability & Aptitude (Q81–90)
81. If the cost of 3 kg rice is ₹180, the cost of 5 kg rice is –
A. ₹280
B. ₹300
C. ₹320
D. ₹350
82. A man invests ₹10,000 at 10% simple interest per annum. Interest after 3 years = ?
A. ₹2,500
B. ₹3,000
C. ₹3,500
D. ₹4,000
83. A and B can do a work in 12 and 16 days respectively. A alone works 4 days and B alone 8 days. Remaining work is done by both together. Total days = ?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
84. If 5x – 3 = 2x + 12, then x = ?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
85. A train covers 180 km in 3 hours. Speed of train = ?
A. 50 km/h
B. 55 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 65 km/h
86. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A. 36
B. 40
C. 42
D. 48
87. The average of five numbers is 20. If one number is 30, the average of remaining numbers = ?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 20
D. 21
88. A boat goes 12 km downstream in 2 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Speed of boat in still water = ?
A. 5 km/h
B. 6 km/h
C. 7 km/h
D. 8 km/h
89. HCF of 36 and 48 = ?
A. 6
B. 12
C. 18
D. 24
90. LCM of 12 and 18 = ?
A. 36
B. 54
C. 72
D. 48
🌾 Section H – Agriculture & Technology Analytical (Q91–100)
91. Which is an oilseed crop?
A. Wheat
B. Mustard
C. Rice
D. Maize
92. Which fertilizer is a source of phosphorus?
A. Urea
B. DAP
C. Potash
D. Ammonium sulfate
93. The process of removing excess water from soil is called –
A. Irrigation
B. Drainage
C. Mulching
D. Tilling
94. Which crop is sensitive to waterlogging?
A. Sugarcane
B. Wheat
C. Maize
D. Cotton
95. Mycorrhizal fungi help plants to absorb –
A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Magnesium
96. The main component of biogas is –
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Nitrogen
D. Oxygen
97. Leguminous plants are important for soil because they –
A. Add carbon
B. Fix atmospheric nitrogen
C. Prevent erosion
D. Increase potassium
98. Which irrigation method is suitable for orchards and vineyards?
A. Flood
B. Drip
C. Furrow
D. Sprinkler
99. Organic farming avoids the use of –
A. Compost
B. Biofertilizers
C. Pesticides
D. Green manure
100. Which technology is used to improve crop resistance to pests?
A. Hydroponics
B. Tissue culture
C. Genetic modification (GM)
D. Mulching
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| Q.No | Section | Answer | Q.No | Section | Answer | Q.No | Section | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK/Agri | B | 35 | Biology | A | 69 | Math/Reasoning | C |
| 2 | GK/Agri | A | 36 | Biology | D | 70 | Math/Reasoning | B |
| 3 | GK/Agri | B | 37 | Biology | B | 71 | Agri Aptitude | A |
| 4 | GK/Agri | A | 38 | Biology | A | 72 | Agri Aptitude | B |
| 5 | GK/Agri | C | 39 | Biology | A | 73 | Agri Aptitude | B |
| 6 | GK/Agri | A | 40 | Biology | D | 74 | Agri Aptitude | B |
| 7 | GK/Agri | A | 41 | Math/Reasoning | A | 75 | Agri Aptitude | B |
| 8 | GK/Agri | B | 42 | Math/Reasoning | C | 76 | Agri Aptitude | B |
| 9 | GK/Agri | C | 43 | Math/Reasoning | B | 77 | Agri Aptitude | B |
| 10 | GK/Agri | B | 44 | Math/Reasoning | B | 78 | Agri Aptitude | A |
| 11 | GK/Agri | B | 45 | Math/Reasoning | C | 79 | Agri Aptitude | B |
| 12 | GK/Agri | B | 46 | Math/Reasoning | C | 80 | Agri Aptitude | A |
| 13 | GK/Agri | D | 47 | Math/Reasoning | B | 81 | Numerical | B |
| 14 | GK/Agri | A | 48 | Math/Reasoning | A | 82 | Numerical | B |
| 15 | GK/Agri | C | 49 | Math/Reasoning | C | 83 | Numerical | C |
| 16 | GK/Agri | B | 50 | Math/Reasoning | C | 84 | Numerical | C |
| 17 | GK/Agri | B | 51 | Math/Reasoning | A | 85 | Numerical | C |
| 18 | GK/Agri | B | 52 | Math/Reasoning | B | 86 | Numerical | B |
| 19 | GK/Agri | B | 53 | Math/Reasoning | B | 87 | Numerical | A |
| 20 | GK/Agri | B | 54 | Math/Reasoning | B | 88 | Numerical | B |
| 21 | Physics | B | 55 | Math/Reasoning | C | 89 | Numerical | B |
| 22 | Chemistry | D | 56 | Math/Reasoning | D | 90 | Numerical | A |
| 23 | Physics | C | 57 | Reasoning | B | 91 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 24 | Chemistry | B | 58 | Reasoning | B | 92 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 25 | Chemistry | B | 59 | Math/Reasoning | B | 93 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 26 | GK/Agri | C | 60 | Math/Reasoning | C | 94 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 27 | Physics | B | 61 | Higher Math | A | 95 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 28 | Chemistry | B | 62 | Higher Math | B | 96 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 29 | Physics | C | 63 | Higher Math | A | 97 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 30 | Chemistry | B | 64 | Higher Math | C | 98 | Agri Analytic | B |
| 31 | Biology | A | 65 | Higher Math | C | 99 | Agri Analytic | C |
| 32 | Biology | C | 66 | Higher Math | B | 100 | Agri Analytic | C |
| 33 | Biology | B | 67 | Higher Math | A | |||
| 34 | Biology | B | 68 | Higher Math | C | |||
| 35 | Biology | A | 69 | Math/Reasoning | C | |||
| 36 | Biology | D | 70 | Math/Reasoning | B |