Are you preparing for the NABARD Grade A Exam and want to score well in the Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) section? Then understanding the Animal Husbandry portion of the syllabus is crucial for your success!
Animal Husbandry is a vital part of the Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) syllabus in the NABARD Grade A exam, consistently contributing 4–6 questions across both Prelims and Mains. In this article of C4S Courses we will be discussing a detailed year-wise and topic-wise analysis of Animal Husbandry questions from 2021 to 2024, highlighting key trends, frequently asked topics (like breeds, diseases, nutrition, and livestock census), and syllabus weightage. With a strategic focus, especially for non-agriculture students, this section can be a scoring area.
Why Focus on Animal Husbandry?
Animal Husbandry is a core component of the ARD syllabus and consistently contributes a significant number of questions in both Phase 1 (Prelims) and Phase 2 (Mains). Topics like breeds, diseases, dairy management, and livestock production are frequently tested and often integrated into current affairs-based questions as well.
What’s Covered in the Video?
Here’s a structured breakdown of the key points discussed in the C4S analysis video:
Year-wise Question Pattern Analysis
| Year | Total Questions from Animal Husbandry | Difficulty Level | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4–5 | Moderate | Dairy breeds, Animal products |
| 2022 | 3–4 | Easy–Moderate | Diseases, Milk composition |
| 2023 | 5 | Moderate | Livestock Census, Exotic breeds |
| 2024 | 4–6 | Moderate–Tough | Animal diseases, Nutrition |
This breakdown shows that Animal Husbandry remains a consistent contributor to the ARD question pool.
Important Topics Frequently Asked
Some of the high-weightage topics seen repeatedly over the years include:
- Important breeds of cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, and poultry
- Common diseases and vaccines (e.g., FMD, Brucellosis)
- Milk and egg composition
- Animal Nutrition & Feed types
- Livestock census and related government schemes
- Integrated livestock farming and dairy management
Pro Tip: Pay special attention to topics like cross-breeds, animal products, and government schemes like RGM (Rashtriya Gokul Mission) or NADCP.
Syllabus Coverage & Weightage
The Animal Husbandry portion covers around 10–15% of the ARD syllabus and accounts for ~4–6 questions on average. A strategic focus here can fetch easy marks, especially if you’re from a non-agriculture background and want to balance your score.
Additional Resources from C4S Courses
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- Free NABARD ARD Playlist – Covers core concepts, PYQs & mock solutions
- NABARD 2025 Mentorship Programme – Personalized guidance, topic-wise study plans, and expert mentorship
- IBPS AFO 24/7 Test Series – Useful for practice and revision
- Telegram Channel – Clarity4Sure – Daily updates, quizzes, and alerts
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Animal Husbandry is a high-return area in the NABARD Grade A exam when approached with the right strategy. With clear understanding and targeted preparation based on PYQ trends from 2021 to 2024, you can secure those crucial marks in ARD.
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