{"id":75715,"date":"2026-04-09T11:41:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=75715"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:41:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:11:05","slug":"esi-and-ard-practice-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/esi-and-ard-practice-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"ESI &amp; ARD Practice Questions for NABARD Grade A 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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>FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The NABARD Grade A 2026 notification is expected to be released soon, along with the Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam dates. As the ESI and ARD sections are merit-based, practicing questions from ESI (Economic and Social Issues) and ARD (Agriculture and Rural Development) is essential for candidates preparing for the NABARD Grade A exam. This practice helps in several ways, including improving exam relevance, enhancing conceptual clarity, strengthening time management, identifying weaknesses, building confidence, and improving problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have provided details about the ESI and ARD sections, along with practice questions, correct answers, and detailed explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-the-esi-and-ard-practice-questions-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_the_ESI_and_ARD_Practice_Questions_PDF\"><\/span>Download the ESI and ARD Practice Questions PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This PDF covers important topics for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-notification\/?ref=contac-esi-ard-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NABARD Grade A exam<\/a> from the ESI and ARD papers, designed as per the latest exam pattern. Each question is followed by a clear explanation, helping you understand the concept behind the answer rather than just memorising it. The direct link to download the PDF is provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/esi-and-ard-practice-quiz\/?ref=contac-esi-ard-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-esi-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_ESI_section\"><\/span>What is the ESI section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Economic and Social Issues (ESI)<\/strong> section tests a candidate\u2019s awareness and understanding of key national and global economic and social problems, policies, and programs that impact rural development. Key topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Reforms in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government schemes and programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poverty alleviation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social sector initiatives (education, health, gender issues, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Financial Institutions like IMF, World Bank, WTO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-mock-test\/?ref=contac-esi-ard-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt NABARD Grade A Mock Test&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sample-esi-practice-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_ESI_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>Sample ESI Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to practice questions if you are preparing for the exam. Check out some of the sample questions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span>ESI Practice Quiz<\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q1: Which of the following is NOT a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) adopted by the United Nations?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A. 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When is the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam 2025 scheduled?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam 2025 scheduled to be held on 20th December 2025.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765805578956\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. What is the ESI section in the NABARD Grade A exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: It tests awareness of national and global economic and social issues affecting rural development.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765805605616\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What is the ARD section in the NABARD Grade A exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. It assesses knowledge of agriculture, rural economy, and development programs for rural livelihoods.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765805612035\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. What are the key topics in the ARD section?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forestry, Soil &amp; Water Conservation, Rural Development, and Agribusiness.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765805615377\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. What is the difference in difficulty between Phase 1 and Phase 2 for ESI and ARD?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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