Syllabus | MP RAEO Exam 2026 Section-B (Agriculture)
The Agriculture section of the MP RAEO examination covers important concepts from General Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Crop Improvement, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Extension Education.
10 Subjects
Agriculture Syllabus Units
100 Questions
Section-B Agriculture
100 Marks
Subject-related Portion
1
General Agriculture
- Agriculture and its importance in the national economy.
2
Agronomy
- Major crops of Madhya Pradesh.
- Agrotechniques of major field crops of Madhya Pradesh.
- Farming systems and sustainable agriculture.
- Introductory agricultural meteorology.
- Agro-climatic zones.
- Agro-ecological zones.
3
Soil Science
- Soil, its composition and its role in crop production.
- Physical properties of soil.
- Chemical properties of soil.
- Biological properties of soil.
- Essential plant nutrients, their functions and dynamics.
- Integrated nutrient management.
- Problem soils and their management.
4
Soil and Water Conservation, Watershed Management
- Principles and methods of soil conservation.
- Principles and methods of water conservation.
- Watershed management.
5
Plant Physiology
- Absorption of nutrients.
- Translocation of nutrients.
- Metabolism of nutrients.
- Photosynthesis and respiration.
- Plant growth and development.
- Plant growth regulators.
6
Crop Improvement
- Basic elements of genetics.
- Basic principles of plant breeding.
- Application of genetics and plant breeding in crop improvement.
7
Horticulture
- Package of practices for important fruit crops.
- Package of practices for important vegetable crops.
- Package of practices for important spice crops.
- Package of practices for economically important flowering plants.
- Nursery management.
- Propagation methods of horticultural crops.
- Problems such as unfruitfulness, alternate bearing and fruit drop, along with their management.
- Physiological disorders of horticultural crops and their management.
- Post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables.
- Value addition of fruits and vegetables.
8
Plant Protection
- Important insect pests affecting major crops and their management.
- Important diseases affecting major crops and their management.
- Components of integrated pest management.
- Components of integrated disease management.
- Types and uses of spray equipment.
- Selection and maintenance of spray equipment.
- Rodent management.
- Safety and precautionary measures during pesticide use.
9
Agricultural Economics
- Meaning and principles of economics as applied to agriculture.
- Farm planning and resource management for optimum production.
- Farming systems and their economic role.
- Marketing of agricultural produce.
- Regulated agricultural markets in Madhya Pradesh.
- Agricultural marketing initiatives such as e-Choupal.
- Prices of agricultural produce and their role in agricultural production.
10
Agricultural Extension Education
- Philosophy of agricultural extension.
- Objectives of agricultural extension.
- Principles of agricultural extension.
- Extension organizations at the state, district and block levels.
- Structure, functions and responsibilities of extension organizations.
- Methods of communication.
- Role of farmers’ organizations in extension services.
- Role and importance of training programmes.
- Important rural development programmes in India.
Preparation Note:
Candidates should give special attention to agriculture and horticulture
practices followed in Madhya Pradesh, major crops of the state,
agro-climatic zones, regulated markets, extension organizations and
state-specific agricultural programmes.
Recommended Preparation Approach
- Study each syllabus unit separately and prepare short, examination-oriented notes.
- Revise important crop production practices, varieties, pests, diseases, nutrients and physiological disorders.
- Prepare state-specific facts related to Madhya Pradesh agriculture.
- Practise subject-wise MCQs and previous examination questions.
- Revise important definitions, principles, numerical values and agricultural terminology regularly.