HORTICULTURE- PAGE 1
HORTICULTURE- PAGE 1- MCQ
1 Which of the following is a early maturing variety of ber ?
a. Seb
b. Gola
c. Mundia
d. Goma kirti
Answer: 2
2 Fruit drop in mango can be controlled by the application of :-
a. 2, 4 - D (20 ppm)
b. 2, 4 - D (50 ppm)
c. NAA (500 ppm)
d. Paclobutrazol (200 ppm)
Answer: 1
3 Mango inflorescence contains :-
a. Female flowers only
b. Hermaphrodite flowers only
c. Male and hermaphrodite flowers
d. Female and hermaphrodite flowers
Answer: 3
4 Which of the following state has highest productivity of banana ?
a. Kerala
b. Maharastra
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: 2
5 Which of the following is a dioecious variety of papaya ?
a. Coorg Honeydew
b. Pusa Majesty
c. Surya
d. Pusa Giant
Answer: 4
6 Which of the following is a wilt resistant rootstock of guava ?
a. Psidium guajava
b. Psidium benjamina
c. Psidium guineese
d. Psidium friedrichsthalianum
Answer: 4
7 Seedlessness in 'Sindhu' variety of mango is due to ____ parthenocarpy.
a. Vegetative
b. Stenospermocarpic
c. Induced
d. Stimulative
Answer: 2
8 Which of the following is a dwarfing rootstock of apple ?
a. M 9
b. M 25
c. M 15
d. M 1
Answer: 1
9 Which of the following country is the largest producer of Litchi ?
a. India
b. Australia
c. Pakistan
d. China
Answer: 4
10 Zizyphus mauritiana is :-
a. Diploid
b. Tetraploid
c. Hexaploid
d. Octaploid
Answer: 2
11 Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched :-
a. Mango - Drupe
b. Papaya - Berry
c. Apple - Sorosis
d. Pomegranate - Balausta
Answer: 3
12 "Aril" is edible portion of one of the following fruit crops :-
a. Fig
b. Mulberry
c. Custard apple
d. Litchi
Answer: 4
13 Which of the following is a multiple fruit ?
a. Custard apple
b. Bael
c. Mulberry
d. Pomegranate
Answer: 3
14 Which of the following is most serious disease of pomegranate that limit
the expansion of its area ?
a. Leaf spot
b. Bacterial blight
c. Bacterial wilt
d. Anthracnose
Answer: 2
15 Genome of "Dwarf Cavendish" variety of banana is :-
a. AAB
b. ABB
c. AAA
d. AAAA
Answer: 3
16 What planting distance is kept in "meadow orchard" of guava ?
a. 1 X 1 meter
b. 2 X 1 meter
c. 3.5 X 1.5 meter
d. 3.0 X 3.0 meter
Answer: 2
17 The suitable temperature for stratification of apple seeds is :-
a. Less than 0°c
b. 1 - 5°c
c. 7 - 10°c
d. 10 - 13°c
Answer: 2
18 which of the following pair is not correctly matched ?
a. Fig - Hard wood cutting
b. Banana - Sucker
c. Litchi - 'T' budding
d. Strawberry - Runner
Answer: 3
19 Flowers are borne on ___ in aonla :-
a. Determinate shoots only
b. Indeterminate shoots only
c. Both Determinate and
d. Indeterminate shoots One year old shoots
Answer: 1
20. Who laid out the Rashtrapati Bhawan Garden at New Delhi ?
a. Lord Curzon
b. Lady Hardinage
c. Shah Jehan
d. Sir Edwin Lutyens
Answer: Sir Edwin Lutyens
21 "Krishna" variety of aonla is a chance seedling of :-
a. Chakaiya
b. Banarasi
c. Francis
d. Gujarat Aonla - 1
Answer: 2
22 Seedlessness in banana is due to :-
a. Vegetative parthenocarpy
b. Stimulative parthenocarpy
c. Abortion of ovule
d. Induced parthenocarpy
Answer: 1
23 "Arka Puneet" variety of mango is developed through cross between :-
a. Neelum X Alphonso
b. Alphonso X Neelum
c. Alphonso X Banganpalli
d. Alphonso X Janardan Pasand
Answer: 3
24 Which one of the following vegetable is monocotyledonous ?
a. Asparagus
b. Amaranthus
c. Lettuce
d. Sweet Potato
Answer: 1
25 Which variety of onion is most suitable for kharif season ?
a. Agrifound Light Red
b. Agrifound Dark Red
c. Pusa Red
d. Pusa Ratnar
Answer: 2
a. Seb
b. Gola
c. Mundia
d. Goma kirti
Answer: 2
2 Fruit drop in mango can be controlled by the application of :-
a. 2, 4 - D (20 ppm)
b. 2, 4 - D (50 ppm)
c. NAA (500 ppm)
d. Paclobutrazol (200 ppm)
Answer: 1
3 Mango inflorescence contains :-
a. Female flowers only
b. Hermaphrodite flowers only
c. Male and hermaphrodite flowers
d. Female and hermaphrodite flowers
Answer: 3
4 Which of the following state has highest productivity of banana ?
a. Kerala
b. Maharastra
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: 2
5 Which of the following is a dioecious variety of papaya ?
a. Coorg Honeydew
b. Pusa Majesty
c. Surya
d. Pusa Giant
Answer: 4
6 Which of the following is a wilt resistant rootstock of guava ?
a. Psidium guajava
b. Psidium benjamina
c. Psidium guineese
d. Psidium friedrichsthalianum
Answer: 4
7 Seedlessness in 'Sindhu' variety of mango is due to ____ parthenocarpy.
a. Vegetative
b. Stenospermocarpic
c. Induced
d. Stimulative
Answer: 2
8 Which of the following is a dwarfing rootstock of apple ?
a. M 9
b. M 25
c. M 15
d. M 1
Answer: 1
9 Which of the following country is the largest producer of Litchi ?
a. India
b. Australia
c. Pakistan
d. China
Answer: 4
10 Zizyphus mauritiana is :-
a. Diploid
b. Tetraploid
c. Hexaploid
d. Octaploid
Answer: 2
11 Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched :-
a. Mango - Drupe
b. Papaya - Berry
c. Apple - Sorosis
d. Pomegranate - Balausta
Answer: 3
12 "Aril" is edible portion of one of the following fruit crops :-
a. Fig
b. Mulberry
c. Custard apple
d. Litchi
Answer: 4
13 Which of the following is a multiple fruit ?
a. Custard apple
b. Bael
c. Mulberry
d. Pomegranate
Answer: 3
14 Which of the following is most serious disease of pomegranate that limit
the expansion of its area ?
a. Leaf spot
b. Bacterial blight
c. Bacterial wilt
d. Anthracnose
Answer: 2
15 Genome of "Dwarf Cavendish" variety of banana is :-
a. AAB
b. ABB
c. AAA
d. AAAA
Answer: 3
16 What planting distance is kept in "meadow orchard" of guava ?
a. 1 X 1 meter
b. 2 X 1 meter
c. 3.5 X 1.5 meter
d. 3.0 X 3.0 meter
Answer: 2
17 The suitable temperature for stratification of apple seeds is :-
a. Less than 0°c
b. 1 - 5°c
c. 7 - 10°c
d. 10 - 13°c
Answer: 2
18 which of the following pair is not correctly matched ?
a. Fig - Hard wood cutting
b. Banana - Sucker
c. Litchi - 'T' budding
d. Strawberry - Runner
Answer: 3
19 Flowers are borne on ___ in aonla :-
a. Determinate shoots only
b. Indeterminate shoots only
c. Both Determinate and
d. Indeterminate shoots One year old shoots
Answer: 1
20. Who laid out the Rashtrapati Bhawan Garden at New Delhi ?
a. Lord Curzon
b. Lady Hardinage
c. Shah Jehan
d. Sir Edwin Lutyens
Answer: Sir Edwin Lutyens
21 "Krishna" variety of aonla is a chance seedling of :-
a. Chakaiya
b. Banarasi
c. Francis
d. Gujarat Aonla - 1
Answer: 2
22 Seedlessness in banana is due to :-
a. Vegetative parthenocarpy
b. Stimulative parthenocarpy
c. Abortion of ovule
d. Induced parthenocarpy
Answer: 1
23 "Arka Puneet" variety of mango is developed through cross between :-
a. Neelum X Alphonso
b. Alphonso X Neelum
c. Alphonso X Banganpalli
d. Alphonso X Janardan Pasand
Answer: 3
24 Which one of the following vegetable is monocotyledonous ?
a. Asparagus
b. Amaranthus
c. Lettuce
d. Sweet Potato
Answer: 1
25 Which variety of onion is most suitable for kharif season ?
a. Agrifound Light Red
b. Agrifound Dark Red
c. Pusa Red
d. Pusa Ratnar
Answer: 2
26. Splitting of root is a physiological disorder in carrot caused by
(A) High temperature
(B) Very low temperature
(C) Sudden increase in moisture level
(D) High salinity
Ans: C
27. Which of the following is called 'mini cabbage'?
(A) Broccoli
(B) Brussels sprout
(C) Red cabbage
(D) Rhubarb
Ans: B
28. Which of the following is not correct?
(A) Chekkurmanis- Sauropus androgynus
(B) Celery - Apium graveolens
(C) Globe artichoke - Cyanara scolymus
(D) Leek - Lactuca sativa
Ans: D
29. Ratooning is practiced in
(A) Annual moringa
(B) Brinjal
(C) Bhendi
(D) Chilli
Ans: A
30. 'Guar gum' is obtained from
(A) Couper
(B) Cluster bean
(C) Garlic
(D) French bean
Ans: B
31. Gherkins are commercially used for making
(A) Salad (B) Pickles
(Q) Chips (D) Sauerkraut
Ans: B
32. The species of pumpkin tolerant to high temperature is
(A) Cucurbita maxima (B) Cucurbita pepo
(C) Cucumis sativus (D) Cucumis anguina
Ans: B
33. The nursery area required to plant five hectares of brinjal is
(A) 800 m2 (B) 4 cents
(C) 500 m2 (D) 25 cents
Ans: A
34. Evaporative cooling system will work efficiently in places having
(A) Low temperature (B) High relative humidity
(C) Low relative humidity (D) High temperature
Ans: C
35. Which one of the following is not correct?
(A) Chillies - Capsaicin
(C) Garlic -Allicin
(B) Bittergourd - Mornordicin
(D) Tomato - Solasodine
Ans: D
(A) High temperature
(B) Very low temperature
(C) Sudden increase in moisture level
(D) High salinity
Ans: C
27. Which of the following is called 'mini cabbage'?
(A) Broccoli
(B) Brussels sprout
(C) Red cabbage
(D) Rhubarb
Ans: B
28. Which of the following is not correct?
(A) Chekkurmanis- Sauropus androgynus
(B) Celery - Apium graveolens
(C) Globe artichoke - Cyanara scolymus
(D) Leek - Lactuca sativa
Ans: D
29. Ratooning is practiced in
(A) Annual moringa
(B) Brinjal
(C) Bhendi
(D) Chilli
Ans: A
30. 'Guar gum' is obtained from
(A) Couper
(B) Cluster bean
(C) Garlic
(D) French bean
Ans: B
31. Gherkins are commercially used for making
(A) Salad (B) Pickles
(Q) Chips (D) Sauerkraut
Ans: B
32. The species of pumpkin tolerant to high temperature is
(A) Cucurbita maxima (B) Cucurbita pepo
(C) Cucumis sativus (D) Cucumis anguina
Ans: B
33. The nursery area required to plant five hectares of brinjal is
(A) 800 m2 (B) 4 cents
(C) 500 m2 (D) 25 cents
Ans: A
34. Evaporative cooling system will work efficiently in places having
(A) Low temperature (B) High relative humidity
(C) Low relative humidity (D) High temperature
Ans: C
35. Which one of the following is not correct?
(A) Chillies - Capsaicin
(C) Garlic -Allicin
(B) Bittergourd - Mornordicin
(D) Tomato - Solasodine
Ans: D
36. The seedlings produced in modular trays are called
(A) Stump (B) Micro liners
(C) Plug (D) Sett
Ans: C
37. 'Gajendra' is a variety of
(A) Taro
(B)Elephant foot yam
(C) Sweet potato
(D) Greater yam
Ans: B
38. Among the solanaceous vegetables the seed rate is high for
(A) Tomato
(B) Brinjal
(C) Chillies
(D) Tomato and Brinjal
Ans: C
39. Seed balls containing one or many seeds are found in
(A) Coriander
(B) Carrot
(C) Beetroot
(D) Turnip
Ans: C
40. Best grades of gherkins are produced when it is harvested ------days after anthesis
(A) 4th. and 5th day
(C) 8th and 9th day
(B) 6th and 7th day
(D) 10th and 11th day
Ans: A
41. The only seed setting variety of aggregate onion is
(A) Co-1
(C) Co-4
(B) Co-2
(D) Co-5
Ans: D
42. Which one of the following is not a perennial vegetable?
(A) Chekkurmanis (B) Asparagus
(C) Artichoke (D) Cabbage
Ans: D
43. Most of the cultivars of big onion are long day plants and long days
(A) Hasten bulb formation (B) Increase vegetative growth
(C) Induce flowering (D) Induce seed setting
Ans: A
44. Among the following vegetables which is normally planted on both the sides of ridges?
(A) Potato (B) Onion
(C) Bhendi (D) Carrot
Ans: B
45. The present production of vegetable crops in India is about
(A) 102 million tonnes
(B) 132 million tonnes
(C) 162 million tonnes
(D) 182 million tonnes
Ans: C
(A) Stump (B) Micro liners
(C) Plug (D) Sett
Ans: C
37. 'Gajendra' is a variety of
(A) Taro
(B)Elephant foot yam
(C) Sweet potato
(D) Greater yam
Ans: B
38. Among the solanaceous vegetables the seed rate is high for
(A) Tomato
(B) Brinjal
(C) Chillies
(D) Tomato and Brinjal
Ans: C
39. Seed balls containing one or many seeds are found in
(A) Coriander
(B) Carrot
(C) Beetroot
(D) Turnip
Ans: C
40. Best grades of gherkins are produced when it is harvested ------days after anthesis
(A) 4th. and 5th day
(C) 8th and 9th day
(B) 6th and 7th day
(D) 10th and 11th day
Ans: A
41. The only seed setting variety of aggregate onion is
(A) Co-1
(C) Co-4
(B) Co-2
(D) Co-5
Ans: D
42. Which one of the following is not a perennial vegetable?
(A) Chekkurmanis (B) Asparagus
(C) Artichoke (D) Cabbage
Ans: D
43. Most of the cultivars of big onion are long day plants and long days
(A) Hasten bulb formation (B) Increase vegetative growth
(C) Induce flowering (D) Induce seed setting
Ans: A
44. Among the following vegetables which is normally planted on both the sides of ridges?
(A) Potato (B) Onion
(C) Bhendi (D) Carrot
Ans: B
45. The present production of vegetable crops in India is about
(A) 102 million tonnes
(B) 132 million tonnes
(C) 162 million tonnes
(D) 182 million tonnes
Ans: C
46:-For jelly production what is required in fruit
A:-Protein
B:-Pectin
C:-Sourness
D:-Sweetness
Ans: B
47:-Mosaic disease is caused by
A:-Bacteria
B:-Fungi
C:-Nematode
D:-Virus
Ans: D
48:-Neelum is a variety of
A:-Grape
B:-Papaya
C:-Mango
D:-Apple
Ans: C
49:-Contour farming is adopted in
A:-Plains
B:-Plateaus
C:-River banks
D:-Slopes
Ans: D
50:-In India post-harvest losses of fruit and vegetable is _________ percent of the total production.
A:-15-20
B:-50-50
C:-40-45
D:-25-30
Ans: D
51:-Blue colour tag is issued for
A:-Certified seed
B:-Foundation seed
C:-Nucleus seed
D:-Foundation seed
Ans: A
52:-The chemical, which attracts opposite sex insects of a species, is known as
A:-Hormones
B:-Allomones
C:-Kairomones
D:-Pheromones
Ans: D
53:-Piercing and sucking type mouth-parts are present in the insect
A:-Hemiptera
B:-Orthoptera
C:-Lepidoptera
D:-Isoptera
Ans: A
54:-Beetles belong to order
A:-Lepidoptera
B:-Isoptera
C:-Coleoptera
D:-Diptera
Ans: C
55:-Anemometer measures
A:-Rainfall
B:-Relative humidity
C:-Sunlight
D:-wind speed
Ans: D
56:-The shoot and fruit borers, jassids, spider mites and leaf rollers are the major pests of which of the following vegetable crops ?
A:-Tomato
B:-Okra or Bhindi
C:-Cucumber
D:-Peas
Ans: B
57:-Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that uses plants that need very little
A:-Water
B:-Sunlight
C:-Clean air
D:-Soil
Ans: A
58:-Propagation of onion is done by
A:-Suckers
B:-Separation
C:-Division
D:-Cuttings
Ans: B
59:-Most commonly used vegetative propagation method in Rose
A:-Layering
B:-Grafting
C:-Budding
D:-Tissue culture
Ans: C
60:-Suitable medium for Orchid cultivation
A:-Soil + Sand
B:-Soil + Broken bricks
C:-Coir Pith + Broken bricks
D:-Wood Chips + Broken bricks
Ans: D
61:-Which of this is not a garden style ?
A:-English
B:-Moghul
C:-French
D:-American
Ans: D
62:-Yellowing of lawn grass indicates deficiency of which nutrient
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Potassium
D:-Oxygen
Ans: A
63:-Which irrigation method is most suitable for lawns/turfs ?
A:-Drip
B:-Furrow
C:-Basin
D:-Sprinkler
Ans: D
64:-To control damage by earthworms and termites in lawn which method of the following can be used ?
A:-Manuring
B:-Rolling
C:-Weeding
D:-Replanting
Ans: B
65:-Japanese method of flower arrangement is known as
A:-Ikenobo
B:-Ikebana
C:-Morimono
D:-Moribana
Ans: B
66:-Which of the following greenhouse styles is recommended for hilly areas ?
A:-Lean to
B:-Even span
C:-Uneven span
D:-Ridge and Furrow
Ans: D
67:-Zen Gardens are also known as
A:-Japanese Garden
B:-Italian Garden
C:-Mughal Garden
D:-English Garden
Ans: A
68:-In a formal garden the imaginary central line is known as
A:-Focal point
B:-Hedges
C:-Axis
D:-Edges
Ans: C
69:-Which of the following indoor plants is poisonous ?
A:-Cordyline
B:-Chlorophytum
C:-Diffenbachia
D:-Draceana
Ans: C
70:-Ixora can be classified into which of the following ?
A:-Herbs
B:-Shrubs
C:-Trees
D:-Climbers
Ans: B
71:-Technique that control shape, size and direction of plant growth is known as
A:-Training
B:-Topiary
C:-Thinning
D:-Dis budding
Ans: A
72:-The best method to propagate a good quality Jack fruit tree is
A:-Seed propagation
B:-Tongue grafting
C:-Approach grafting
D:-Layering
Ans: C
73:-Rooting chemical "Rootex" contains
A:-IAA
B:-IBA
C:-Kinetin
D:-2, 4-D
Ans: B
74:-The garden style of Malampuzha garden is
A:-Formal
B:-Informal
C:-Free style
D:-Japanese
Ans: C
75:-Plant suitable for Pergolas among the following
A:-Jasmine
B:-Casuarina
C:-Tuja
D:-Phyllanthus
Ans: A
76:-Chamber used to perform tissue culture operation in aseptic conditions
A:-Laminar Air flow
B:-Autoclave
C:-Alcohol lamps
D:-Culture medium
Ans: A
77:-Small piece of plant used to begin tissue culture is termed
A:-Ex plant
B:-Mother plant
C:-Root stock
D:-Scion
Ans: A
78:-Mushroom is the fruiting body of
A:-Virus
B:-Bacteria
C:-Fungus
D:-Phytoplasma
Ans: C
79:-Which of the following is not suitable for mushroom cultivation ?
A:-Wood
B:-Paddy straw
C:-Banana palm fibre
D:-Soil
Ans: D
80:-Organism used for making vermi compost
A:-Bacteria
B:-Bugs
C:-Snails
D:-Earth Worm
Ans: D
81:-Bunchy top of banana is a virus transmitted by
A:-Thrips
B:-Aphids
C:-White flies
D:-Jassids
Ans: B
82:-Apiculture deals with
A:-Flowers
B:-Fruits
C:-Bees
D:-Vegetables
Ans: C
83:-Pankhuri is
A:-Dried mango
B:-Dried rose petals
C:-Mango pulp
D:-Pineapple pulp
Ans: B
84:-Most commonly used medium for tissue culture is
A:-MS medium
B:-TS medium
C:-BT medium
D:-CT medium
Ans: A
85:-Green Façade is the term used in which of the following
A:-Vermi culture
B:-Green manuring
C:-Seri culture
D:-Vertical gardening
Ans: D
86:-Photoperiodism is
A:-Bending of shoot towards source of light
B:-Effect of light/dark durations on the physiological processes
C:-Movement of chloroplast in cell in response to light
D:-Effect of light on chlorophyll synthesis
Ans: B
87:-Which organic acid often used as a preservative occurs naturally in cinnamon ?
A:-Citric acid
B:-Benzoic acid
C:-Tartaric acid
D:-Lactic acid
Ans: B
88:-The devastating impact of plant disease on human suffering and survival was first realized by epidemic of
A:-Brown spot of Rice in Bengal
B:-Late blight of potato in USA
C:-Late blight of potato in Ireland
D:-Rust of wheat in India
Ans: C
89:-Which of the following nutrients come under Macro nutrients ?
A:-Iron
B:-Sodium
C:-Nitrogen
D:-Zinc
Ans: C
90:-Powdery mildew disease is a serious problem of which of the following crops ?
A:-Capsicum
B:-Okra
C:-Pea
D:-Cucurbits
Ans: D
91:-Golden revolution is related to the production of
A:-Horticulture
B:-Pulse
C:-Oil seeds
D:-Fish
Ans: A
92:-Plastic mulches are used in vegetable production for
A:-Moisture conservation
B:-Weed control
C:-Disease control
D:-All of these
Ans: D
93:-Rag doll method is used to determine
A:-Seed purity
B:-Seed sampling
C:-Seed germination
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
94:-Based on agronomic classification Glyricidia comes under
A:-Fodders
B:-Green manure
C:-Fibre crops
D:-Spices
Ans: B
95:-Vellayani Hraswa, H-97, Sree Rekha are varieties of
A:-Cucumber
B:-Tomato
C:-Tapioca
D:-Brinjal
Ans: C
96:-Rapid multiplication method is practised in
A:-Beans
B:-Cucumber
C:-Tapioca
D:-Pepper
Ans: D
97:-With a spacing of 2 meter X 2 meter the no. of plants that can be accommodated in one hectare of land is
A:-2260
B:-2310
C:-2500
D:-1730
Ans: C
98:-Kew is a variety of
A:-Sapota
B:-Mango
C:-Banana
D:-Pineapple
Ans: D
99:-Pollu beetle is a pest of
A:-Rice
B:-Coconut
C:-Pepper
D:-Tomato
Ans: C
100:-No. of Njattuvelas
A:-12
B:-7
C:-24
D:-27
Ans: D
A:-Protein
B:-Pectin
C:-Sourness
D:-Sweetness
Ans: B
47:-Mosaic disease is caused by
A:-Bacteria
B:-Fungi
C:-Nematode
D:-Virus
Ans: D
48:-Neelum is a variety of
A:-Grape
B:-Papaya
C:-Mango
D:-Apple
Ans: C
49:-Contour farming is adopted in
A:-Plains
B:-Plateaus
C:-River banks
D:-Slopes
Ans: D
50:-In India post-harvest losses of fruit and vegetable is _________ percent of the total production.
A:-15-20
B:-50-50
C:-40-45
D:-25-30
Ans: D
51:-Blue colour tag is issued for
A:-Certified seed
B:-Foundation seed
C:-Nucleus seed
D:-Foundation seed
Ans: A
52:-The chemical, which attracts opposite sex insects of a species, is known as
A:-Hormones
B:-Allomones
C:-Kairomones
D:-Pheromones
Ans: D
53:-Piercing and sucking type mouth-parts are present in the insect
A:-Hemiptera
B:-Orthoptera
C:-Lepidoptera
D:-Isoptera
Ans: A
54:-Beetles belong to order
A:-Lepidoptera
B:-Isoptera
C:-Coleoptera
D:-Diptera
Ans: C
55:-Anemometer measures
A:-Rainfall
B:-Relative humidity
C:-Sunlight
D:-wind speed
Ans: D
56:-The shoot and fruit borers, jassids, spider mites and leaf rollers are the major pests of which of the following vegetable crops ?
A:-Tomato
B:-Okra or Bhindi
C:-Cucumber
D:-Peas
Ans: B
57:-Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that uses plants that need very little
A:-Water
B:-Sunlight
C:-Clean air
D:-Soil
Ans: A
58:-Propagation of onion is done by
A:-Suckers
B:-Separation
C:-Division
D:-Cuttings
Ans: B
59:-Most commonly used vegetative propagation method in Rose
A:-Layering
B:-Grafting
C:-Budding
D:-Tissue culture
Ans: C
60:-Suitable medium for Orchid cultivation
A:-Soil + Sand
B:-Soil + Broken bricks
C:-Coir Pith + Broken bricks
D:-Wood Chips + Broken bricks
Ans: D
61:-Which of this is not a garden style ?
A:-English
B:-Moghul
C:-French
D:-American
Ans: D
62:-Yellowing of lawn grass indicates deficiency of which nutrient
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Potassium
D:-Oxygen
Ans: A
63:-Which irrigation method is most suitable for lawns/turfs ?
A:-Drip
B:-Furrow
C:-Basin
D:-Sprinkler
Ans: D
64:-To control damage by earthworms and termites in lawn which method of the following can be used ?
A:-Manuring
B:-Rolling
C:-Weeding
D:-Replanting
Ans: B
65:-Japanese method of flower arrangement is known as
A:-Ikenobo
B:-Ikebana
C:-Morimono
D:-Moribana
Ans: B
66:-Which of the following greenhouse styles is recommended for hilly areas ?
A:-Lean to
B:-Even span
C:-Uneven span
D:-Ridge and Furrow
Ans: D
67:-Zen Gardens are also known as
A:-Japanese Garden
B:-Italian Garden
C:-Mughal Garden
D:-English Garden
Ans: A
68:-In a formal garden the imaginary central line is known as
A:-Focal point
B:-Hedges
C:-Axis
D:-Edges
Ans: C
69:-Which of the following indoor plants is poisonous ?
A:-Cordyline
B:-Chlorophytum
C:-Diffenbachia
D:-Draceana
Ans: C
70:-Ixora can be classified into which of the following ?
A:-Herbs
B:-Shrubs
C:-Trees
D:-Climbers
Ans: B
71:-Technique that control shape, size and direction of plant growth is known as
A:-Training
B:-Topiary
C:-Thinning
D:-Dis budding
Ans: A
72:-The best method to propagate a good quality Jack fruit tree is
A:-Seed propagation
B:-Tongue grafting
C:-Approach grafting
D:-Layering
Ans: C
73:-Rooting chemical "Rootex" contains
A:-IAA
B:-IBA
C:-Kinetin
D:-2, 4-D
Ans: B
74:-The garden style of Malampuzha garden is
A:-Formal
B:-Informal
C:-Free style
D:-Japanese
Ans: C
75:-Plant suitable for Pergolas among the following
A:-Jasmine
B:-Casuarina
C:-Tuja
D:-Phyllanthus
Ans: A
76:-Chamber used to perform tissue culture operation in aseptic conditions
A:-Laminar Air flow
B:-Autoclave
C:-Alcohol lamps
D:-Culture medium
Ans: A
77:-Small piece of plant used to begin tissue culture is termed
A:-Ex plant
B:-Mother plant
C:-Root stock
D:-Scion
Ans: A
78:-Mushroom is the fruiting body of
A:-Virus
B:-Bacteria
C:-Fungus
D:-Phytoplasma
Ans: C
79:-Which of the following is not suitable for mushroom cultivation ?
A:-Wood
B:-Paddy straw
C:-Banana palm fibre
D:-Soil
Ans: D
80:-Organism used for making vermi compost
A:-Bacteria
B:-Bugs
C:-Snails
D:-Earth Worm
Ans: D
81:-Bunchy top of banana is a virus transmitted by
A:-Thrips
B:-Aphids
C:-White flies
D:-Jassids
Ans: B
82:-Apiculture deals with
A:-Flowers
B:-Fruits
C:-Bees
D:-Vegetables
Ans: C
83:-Pankhuri is
A:-Dried mango
B:-Dried rose petals
C:-Mango pulp
D:-Pineapple pulp
Ans: B
84:-Most commonly used medium for tissue culture is
A:-MS medium
B:-TS medium
C:-BT medium
D:-CT medium
Ans: A
85:-Green Façade is the term used in which of the following
A:-Vermi culture
B:-Green manuring
C:-Seri culture
D:-Vertical gardening
Ans: D
86:-Photoperiodism is
A:-Bending of shoot towards source of light
B:-Effect of light/dark durations on the physiological processes
C:-Movement of chloroplast in cell in response to light
D:-Effect of light on chlorophyll synthesis
Ans: B
87:-Which organic acid often used as a preservative occurs naturally in cinnamon ?
A:-Citric acid
B:-Benzoic acid
C:-Tartaric acid
D:-Lactic acid
Ans: B
88:-The devastating impact of plant disease on human suffering and survival was first realized by epidemic of
A:-Brown spot of Rice in Bengal
B:-Late blight of potato in USA
C:-Late blight of potato in Ireland
D:-Rust of wheat in India
Ans: C
89:-Which of the following nutrients come under Macro nutrients ?
A:-Iron
B:-Sodium
C:-Nitrogen
D:-Zinc
Ans: C
90:-Powdery mildew disease is a serious problem of which of the following crops ?
A:-Capsicum
B:-Okra
C:-Pea
D:-Cucurbits
Ans: D
91:-Golden revolution is related to the production of
A:-Horticulture
B:-Pulse
C:-Oil seeds
D:-Fish
Ans: A
92:-Plastic mulches are used in vegetable production for
A:-Moisture conservation
B:-Weed control
C:-Disease control
D:-All of these
Ans: D
93:-Rag doll method is used to determine
A:-Seed purity
B:-Seed sampling
C:-Seed germination
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
94:-Based on agronomic classification Glyricidia comes under
A:-Fodders
B:-Green manure
C:-Fibre crops
D:-Spices
Ans: B
95:-Vellayani Hraswa, H-97, Sree Rekha are varieties of
A:-Cucumber
B:-Tomato
C:-Tapioca
D:-Brinjal
Ans: C
96:-Rapid multiplication method is practised in
A:-Beans
B:-Cucumber
C:-Tapioca
D:-Pepper
Ans: D
97:-With a spacing of 2 meter X 2 meter the no. of plants that can be accommodated in one hectare of land is
A:-2260
B:-2310
C:-2500
D:-1730
Ans: C
98:-Kew is a variety of
A:-Sapota
B:-Mango
C:-Banana
D:-Pineapple
Ans: D
99:-Pollu beetle is a pest of
A:-Rice
B:-Coconut
C:-Pepper
D:-Tomato
Ans: C
100:-No. of Njattuvelas
A:-12
B:-7
C:-24
D:-27
Ans: D