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Reasoning

• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

• Syllogism

• Blood Relations

• Direction Sense

• Input-Output

• Coding-Decoding

• Inequality

• Alphanumeric Series

• Data Sufficiency

• Logical Reasoning

• Ranking & Order

• Statement & Assumption

• Statement & Argument

• Cause & Effect

English Language

• Reading Comprehension

• Error Spotting

• Cloze Test

• Fill in the Blanks

• Para Jumbles

• Sentence Improvement

• Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms)

• Idioms and Phrases

• Sentence Completion

Quantitative Aptitude

• Simplification / Approximation

• Number Series

• Data Interpretation (DI)

• Quadratic Equations

• Profit & Loss

• Time & Work

• Speed, Distance & Time

• Simple & Compound Interest

• Ratio & Proportion

• Average

• Percentage

• Permutation & Combination

• Probability

• Mensuration

• Mixture & Alligation

Others: Current Affairs Banking Awareness, GK Updates, Currencies, Important Places Books and Authors, Awards, Headquarters, Prime Minister Schemes, Important Days

1️⃣ Know the Exact Exam Pattern

• Prelim is Qualifying Only — its marks are not added in the final merit.
  
  

• 3 Sections: Reasoning (50 Qs), English (50 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Qs).
  
  

• Total Marks: 125 | Total Qs: 150 | Duration: 120 Minutes.
  
  

2️⃣ Focus on Sectional Cut-Offs

• You need to qualify in each section individually.
  
  

• Balance your preparation across all 3 sections.
  
  

• Do not ignore English; it's often the deciding factor.
  
  

3️⃣ Practice Speed & Accuracy

• Prelims is all about speed with accuracy.
  
  

• Practice shortcuts, tricks and formulas regularly.
  
  

• Use daily timed mock tests to build speed.
  
  

4️⃣ Topic-wise Approach

• For Reasoning: Focus on Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relation, Coding-Decoding.
  
  

• For Quantitative Aptitude: Focus on Simplification, DI, Arithmetic, Number Series, Quadratic Equations.
  
  

• For English Language: Focus on Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Cloze Test, Vocabulary.
  
  

5️⃣ Solve Previous Year Papers

• Analyze previous year IBPS AFO prelim papers.
  
  

• Understand question patterns, difficulty levels, and common topics.
  
  

6️⃣ Make Short Notes

• Prepare your own quick reference notes for formulas, rules, tricks, and vocabulary.
  
  

7️⃣ Master Time Management

• Divide your 120 minutes effectively:
  
  

  • Reasoning: ~40 min
    
    

  • Quantitative Aptitude: ~40 min
    
    

  • English Language: ~40 min
    
    

• Always attempt easier questions first.
  
  

8️⃣ Avoid Negative Marking

• Attempt only those questions which you are sure about.
  
  

• Avoid random guessing.
  
  

9️⃣ Regular Revision

• Daily revise your strong and weak areas.
  
  

• Focus on conceptual understanding, not just memorization.
  
  

🔟 Stay Calm and Confident

• Manage exam pressure calmly.
  
  

• Confidence comes from consistent practice and understanding.
  
  

✅ Key Formula:
Practice + Speed + Accuracy + Smart Revision = Success in Prelims

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Reasoning

1. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
   
   

2. Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
   
   

3. Shortcuts in Reasoning – Disha Experts
   
   

4. Reasoning Ability for Competitive Exams – Arihant Experts
   
   

English Language

5. Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
   
   

6. High School English Grammar & Composition (Wren & Martin) – S. Chand Publication
   
   

7. Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
   
   

8. English for Competitive Examinations – Neetu Singh (KD Publication)
   
   

Quantitative Aptitude

9. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations – R.S. Aggarwal
   
   

10. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma
    
    

11. Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT – Sarvesh K. Verma
    
    

12. Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency – Arun Sharma
    
    

✅ Note:

• These are standard, authentic and widely recommended books for IBPS AFO Prelim preparation.
  
  

• Practice previous year IBPS SO (AFO) prelim papers for best results.

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Basics of Crop Production

• Fundamentals of Crop Production
  
  

• Classification of Crops
  
  

• Cropping Patterns and Cropping Systems
  
  

• Precision Farming
  
  

• Integrated Farming Systems
  
  

• Organic Farming
  
  

• Sustainable Agriculture Practices
  
  

Horticulture

• Fruit and Vegetable Production
  
  

• Floriculture, Landscaping and Medicinal Plants
  
  

• Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition
  
  

• Nursery Management
  
  

• Protected Cultivation (Greenhouse, Polyhouse Technologies)
  
  

Seed Science

• Seed Development and Germination
  
  

• Seed Production Techniques
  
  

• Seed Processing and Storage
  
  

• Seed Certification and Quality Control
  
  

• Hybrid Seeds and GM Seeds
  
  

Agronomy and Irrigation

• Agronomic Principles and Practices
  
  

• Soil-Water-Plant Relationship
  
  

• Irrigation Methods and Scheduling
  
  

• Water Use Efficiency
  
  

• Fertilizer Management
  
  

• Crop Nutrition and Nutrient Management
  
  

Agricultural Economics

• Principles of Agricultural Economics
  
  

• Agricultural Marketing and Pricing
  
  

• MSP and Procurement Systems
  
  

• Agricultural Credit and Finance
  
  

• NABARD and Rural Banking
  
  

• Crop Insurance Schemes
  
  

Agricultural Practices

• Modern Agricultural Implements and Machinery
  
  

• Farm Management and Planning
  
  

• Post-harvest Technology and Storage Structures
  
  

• Farm Records and Accounting
  
  

Soil Resources

• Soil Formation and Classification
  
  

• Soil Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties
  
  

• Soil Fertility and Productivity
  
  

• Soil Conservation and Management
  
  

• Problem Soils and Their Management
  
  

Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science

• Livestock Production and Management
  
  

• Dairy Management and Milk Processing
  
  

• Poultry, Goat and Sheep Farming
  
  

• Animal Nutrition and Feeding
  
  

• Animal Breeding and Genetics
  
  

• Common Animal Diseases and Veterinary Practices
  
  

Fisheries

• Aquaculture and Fish Farming Techniques
  
  

• Freshwater and Marine Fisheries
  
  

• Hatchery Management
  
  

• Fish Seed Production and Management
  
  

• Fish Diseases and Control
  
  

• Fisheries Development Programs
  
  

Agricultural Engineering

• Farm Machinery and Implements
  
  

• Power Sources in Agriculture (Tractors, Engines)
  
  

• Post-Harvest Engineering and Storage Structures
  
  

• Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
  
  

• Greenhouse Technology and Protected Cultivation
  
  

• Renewable Energy in Agriculture (Solar, Biogas)
  
  

Agroforestry

• Agroforestry Systems and Models
  
  

• Role of Trees in Agriculture
  
  

• Social Forestry and Farm Forestry
  
  

• Silviculture Practices
  
  

Ecology

• Ecosystem Structure and Function
  
  

• Environmental Pollution and Control Measures
  
  

• Biodiversity Conservation
  
  

• Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture
  
  

• Natural Resource Management
  
  

Government Schemes

• PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
  
  

• Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
  
  

• PMFBY (Crop Insurance)
  
  

• Soil Health Card Scheme
  
  

• PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
  
  

• Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
  
  

• E-NAM, FPOs, Agri Startups and Recent Agri Policies

1️⃣ Understand the Exact Syllabus

• Go through the official syllabus thoroughly.
  
  

• Divide topics into core areas: Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Economics, Engineering, Current Schemes.
  
  

• Focus more on Applied Agriculture and Government Schemes.
  
  

2️⃣ Build Conceptual Clarity

• Avoid rote learning; focus on understanding principles and concepts.
  
  

• Use standard books like ICAR Handbooks, Rajendra Prasad, S.R. Reddy, Nelson & Tisdale, ISSS publications.
  
  

3️⃣ Daily Revision

• Revise short notes daily.
  
  

• Make your own one-liner notes for schemes, data, and definitions.
  
  

• Revise important reports like ICAR, NABARD, Ministry of Agriculture.
  
  

4️⃣ Focus on Government Schemes

• Prepare schemes related to Agriculture:
  PM-Kisan, KCC, PMFBY, Soil Health Card, PMKSY, RKVY, E-NAM, FPOs etc.
  
  

• Update yourself with the latest budget highlights related to agriculture.
  
  

5️⃣ Practice MCQs Daily

• Solve previous year IBPS AFO Mains questions.
  
  

• Use authentic MCQ practice books.
  
  

• Regularly practice full-length mock tests under timed conditions.
  
  

6️⃣ Cover Current Affairs (Agri-specific)

• Read Agriculture Today, Yojana, Kurukshetra magazines regularly.
  
  

• Follow ICAR, NABARD, Ministry of Agriculture, and APEDA websites for latest data.
  
  

7️⃣ Make a Study Schedule

• Allocate fixed hours for study every day.
  
  

• Keep at least 60-70% focus on Professional Knowledge topics.
  
  

• Reserve last 15-20 days only for revision and MCQ practice.
  
  

8️⃣ Time Management During Exam

• Don't spend too much time on any single question.
  
  

• Attempt all 60 questions; accuracy matters.
  
  

• Manage your time effectively for maximum attempts.
  
  

9️⃣ Focus on High-Weightage Areas

• Agronomy, Government Schemes, Soil Science, Economics, Irrigation, Seed Science & Current Affairs are always high-scoring areas.
  
  

🔟 Stay Positive & Confident

• Avoid last-minute stress.
  
  

• Stay confident with your preparation.
  
  

• Stay focused on concept clarity and consistent practice.
  
  

✅ Final Success Mantra:
Strong Fundamentals + Updated Schemes + Daily MCQs + Smart Revision

1. Brief Book of Agriculture - By R.S. Maitry

2. Handbook of Agriculture – By ICAR

3. Basic Horticulture – Jitendra Singh

4. Principles of Agronomy – T. Yellamanda Reddy & G. H. Sankara Reddy

5. Introductory Soil Science – D. K. Das

6. Textbook of Field Crop Production - Vol. 1 – By Dr. Rajendra Prasad

7. Textbook of Field Crop Production - Vol. 2 – By Dr. Rajendra Prasad

8. Annual Report (Latest) – By ICAR

9. Annual Report (Latest) – By Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

10. NABARD Website – By NABARD

11. RBI Website – By RBI

12. NABARD Documents – By NABARD

13. TNAU Agri Portal – By TNAU

14. e-agri.org Portal – By TNAU

15. APEDA Website – By APEDA

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