NURSERY MANAGEMENT AND ORNAMENTAL GARDENING
NURSERY MANAGEMENT AND ORNAMENTAL GARDENING
1:-World food Day is celebrated on
A:-March 21
B:-October 16
C:-December 23
D:-June 5
Ans: B
2:-Which is a dioecious plant?
A:-Apple
B:-Mango
C:-Cashew
D:-Nutmeg
Ans: D
3:-Which among these is a plant growth retardant?
A:-Auxin
B:-Giberellin
C:-Abscissic acid
D:-Cytokinin
Ans: C
4:- ___________is a viral disease in poultry?
A:-Fowl pox
B:-Fowl cholera
C:-Salmonellosis
D:-Helminthiasis
Ans: A
5:-Fertiliser recommendation for short duration rice is
A:-90 : 45 : 45 kg/ha
B:-120 : 60 : 60 kg/ha
C:-70 : 35 : 35 kg/ha
D:-100 : 50 : 50 kg/ha
Ans: C
6:-'Ferrolure' is a pheromone trap used against
A:-Rhinoceros beetle
B:-Red palm weevil
C:-Cockchafer beetle
D:-Root grub
Ans: B
7:-Sansiveria is propagated by
A:-Stem cutting
B:-Root cutting
C:-Limb cutting
D:-Leaf cutting
Ans: D
8:- ___________ is a commercial preparation of IBA to induce rooting in cuttings.
A:-Keradix
B:-Kinetin
C:-Paradox
D:-Zeatin
Ans: A
9:-Which element has a vital role in energy transfer?
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Sulphur
D:-Potassium
Ans: B
10:-Luxury consumption is associated with
A:-P
B:-S
C:-Ca
D:-K
Ans: D
11:-Which is a temperate fruit?
A:-Mango
B:-Sapota
C:-Pineapple
D:-Pear
Ans: D
12:-Poonam is a variety of
A:-Jasmine
B:-Chrysanthemum
C:-Marigold
D:-Gladiolus
Ans: D
13:-_________ is a weedicide.
A:-Paraquat
B:-Carboxin
C:-Kitazin
D:-Phorate
Ans: A
14:-Chip budding is done in
A:-Rose
B:-Grapes
C:-Hibiscus
D:-Rubber
Ans: B
15:-Leading flower producing state
A:-Tamilnadu
B:-Kerala
C:-Andhra Pradesh
D:-Karnataka
Ans: D
16:-Wonder tree is
A:-Subabul
B:-Neem
C:-Gulmohar
D:-Jack
Ans: B
17:-Which among the given cities is known as Garden city?
A:-Bangaluru
B:-Delhi
C:-Pune
D:-Chennai
Ans: A
18:-Anthrax in cattle is caused due to
A:-Fungi
B:-Bacteria
C:-Virus
D:-Namatode
Ans: B
19:-Mulberry cultivation is referred as
A:-Apiculture
B:-Sericulture
C:-Moriculture
D:-Sylviculture
Ans: C
20:-Centre of origin of rubber
A:-India
B:-China
C:-Germany
D:-Brazil
Ans: D
A:-March 21
B:-October 16
C:-December 23
D:-June 5
Ans: B
2:-Which is a dioecious plant?
A:-Apple
B:-Mango
C:-Cashew
D:-Nutmeg
Ans: D
3:-Which among these is a plant growth retardant?
A:-Auxin
B:-Giberellin
C:-Abscissic acid
D:-Cytokinin
Ans: C
4:- ___________is a viral disease in poultry?
A:-Fowl pox
B:-Fowl cholera
C:-Salmonellosis
D:-Helminthiasis
Ans: A
5:-Fertiliser recommendation for short duration rice is
A:-90 : 45 : 45 kg/ha
B:-120 : 60 : 60 kg/ha
C:-70 : 35 : 35 kg/ha
D:-100 : 50 : 50 kg/ha
Ans: C
6:-'Ferrolure' is a pheromone trap used against
A:-Rhinoceros beetle
B:-Red palm weevil
C:-Cockchafer beetle
D:-Root grub
Ans: B
7:-Sansiveria is propagated by
A:-Stem cutting
B:-Root cutting
C:-Limb cutting
D:-Leaf cutting
Ans: D
8:- ___________ is a commercial preparation of IBA to induce rooting in cuttings.
A:-Keradix
B:-Kinetin
C:-Paradox
D:-Zeatin
Ans: A
9:-Which element has a vital role in energy transfer?
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Sulphur
D:-Potassium
Ans: B
10:-Luxury consumption is associated with
A:-P
B:-S
C:-Ca
D:-K
Ans: D
11:-Which is a temperate fruit?
A:-Mango
B:-Sapota
C:-Pineapple
D:-Pear
Ans: D
12:-Poonam is a variety of
A:-Jasmine
B:-Chrysanthemum
C:-Marigold
D:-Gladiolus
Ans: D
13:-_________ is a weedicide.
A:-Paraquat
B:-Carboxin
C:-Kitazin
D:-Phorate
Ans: A
14:-Chip budding is done in
A:-Rose
B:-Grapes
C:-Hibiscus
D:-Rubber
Ans: B
15:-Leading flower producing state
A:-Tamilnadu
B:-Kerala
C:-Andhra Pradesh
D:-Karnataka
Ans: D
16:-Wonder tree is
A:-Subabul
B:-Neem
C:-Gulmohar
D:-Jack
Ans: B
17:-Which among the given cities is known as Garden city?
A:-Bangaluru
B:-Delhi
C:-Pune
D:-Chennai
Ans: A
18:-Anthrax in cattle is caused due to
A:-Fungi
B:-Bacteria
C:-Virus
D:-Namatode
Ans: B
19:-Mulberry cultivation is referred as
A:-Apiculture
B:-Sericulture
C:-Moriculture
D:-Sylviculture
Ans: C
20:-Centre of origin of rubber
A:-India
B:-China
C:-Germany
D:-Brazil
Ans: D
21:-In rose, flower size can be improved by
A:-Pinching off
B:-Disbudding
C:-Thinning out
D:-Heading Back
Ans: B
22:-Banana research station is located at
A:-Vazhakulam
B:-Pattambi
C:-Kannara
D:-Kayankulam
Ans: C
23:-Polyembryony is noticed in
A:-Apple
B:-Mango
C:-Sapota
D:-Pinapple
Ans: B
24:-King of fruits is
A:-Mango
B:-Sapota
C:-Mangosteen
D:-Orange
Ans: A
25:-The art of making animal shapes in plants is
A:-Topiary
B:-Pinching off
C:-Edging
D:-Hardening
Ans: A
26:-Seed viability test is otherwise called
A:-Ragdoll test
B:-Tetrazolium test
C:-Vigour test
D:-Germination test
Ans: B
27:-Liver red is variety of
A:-Orchid
B:-Aster
C:-Anthurium
D:-Gladiolus
Ans: C
28:-Which is an important pest attacking orchids?
A:-Bugs
B:-Snails
C:-Beetles
D:-Borers
Ans: B
29:-Jaya is a
A:-Short duration rice variety
B:-Medium duration rice variety
C:-Long duration rice variety
D:-Wheat variety
Ans: B
30:-Which banana variety is suitable for cultivation in high altitudes?
A:-Grandnaine
B:-Robusta
C:-Boldles Altafort
D:-Batheesa
Ans: C
31:-The plant part used for tissue culture is
A:-Stem cell
B:-Guard cell
C:-Proplant
D:-Explants
Ans: D
32:-Tissue culture is based in the principle of
A:-Apomixis
B:-Polyembryony
C:-Parthenocarpy
D:-Totipotency
Ans: D
33:-Bread fruit is propagated by
A:-stem cutting
B:-leaf cutting
C:-root cutting
D:-limb cutting
Ans: C
34:-Mound layering is otherwise called
A:-Stool layering
B:-Chinese layering
C:-Serpentine layering
D:-Tip layering
Ans: A
35:-The branch of agriculture which leads with garden crop is
A:-Agronomy
B:-Pathology
C:-Entomology
D:-Horticulture
Ans: D
36:-White alkali soil is otherwise called
A:-Acidic soil
B:-Alkaline soil
C:-Alluvial soil
D:-Saline soil
Ans: D
37:-Luxmeter is used to find out
A:-Sunlight duration
B:-Atmospheric temperature
C:-Sunlight intensity
D:-Atmospheric pressure
Ans: C
38:-Munsell's chart is used to determine
A:-Soil pH
B:-Soil structure
C:-Soil texture
D:-Soil colour
Ans: D
39:-Gladiolus is propagated by
A:-Bulb
B:-Corm
C:-Suckers
D:-Tubers
Ans: B
40:-Bunchy top disease of banana is transmitted by
A:-White fly
B:-Bugs
C:-Aphid
D:-Beetle
Ans: C
41:-Repair grafting is otherwise known as
A:-Epicotyls grafting
B:-Top working
C:-Splice grafting
D:-Inarching
Ans: D
42:-Short statured closely spaced fruit trees are planted in
A:-Progeny orchard
B:-Ornamental garden
C:-Herbal garden
D:-Rock garden
Ans: A
43:- ____________ is a technique which is used to disinfect seed beds.
A:-Scarification
B:-Solarisation
C:-Stratification
D:-Salinization
Ans: B
44:-Brown manuring refers to application of
A:-Oil cakes
B:-Farm yard manure
C:-Vermicompost
D:-Fertilizers
Ans: A
45:-Cell division is favoured by
A:-Cytokinins
B:-Auxins
C:-Gibberellins
D:-Ethylene
Ans: A
46:-Rapid propagation technique is done in
A:-Betelvine
B:-Jasmine
C:-Pepper
D:-Strawberry
Ans: C
47:-Which soil group is predominant in Kerala?
A:-Coastal alluvium
B:-Saline hydromorphic soil
C:-Laterite soil
D:-Red loam soil
Ans: C
48:- __________ is used for transplanting seedlings.
A:-Trowel
B:-Showel
C:-Sickle
D:-Disc harrow
Ans: A
49:-Ideal soil texture for plant growth is
A:-Loamy
B:-Clayey
C:-Sandy
D:-Silty
Ans: A
50:-Rearing of silkworm is referred to as
A:-Apiculture
B:-Moriculture
C:-Sericulture
D:-Arboriculture
Ans: C
51:-Khaira disease is due to the deficiency of .
A:-Zn
B:-P
C:-Mg
D:-Cl
Ans: A
52:-Chlorophyll contains which mineral nutrient
A:-Mg
B:-Ca
C:-P
D:-S
Ans: A
53:-Which nutrient is absent in factomphos?
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Potassium
D:-Sulphur
Ans: C
54:-Abnormal leaf fall of rubber is a _________ disease.
A:-Viral
B:-Fungal
C:-Bacterial
D:-Mycoplasmal
Ans: B
55:-Pollu beetle attack is seen in .
A:-Pepper
B:-Coconut
C:-Rubber
D:-Banana
Ans: A
56:-Triangular necrotic patch in perianth region of coconut is caused by
A:-Mite
B:-Virus
C:-Bacteria
D:-Fungus
Ans: A
57:-Main tillage operation in rice cultivation
A:-Irrigation
B:-Weeding
C:-Puddling
D:-Intercultivation
Ans: C
58:-Which is an oil seed crop?
A:-Sesame
B:-Coffee
C:-Ragi
D:-Maize
Ans: A
59:-Which sprayer is suited for spraying operations in kitchen garden?
A:-Kanpsack sprayer
B:-Rocker sprayer
C:-Hand sprayer
D:-Hand pump
Ans: C
60:- ______ irrigation system increases water use efficiency to 90%.
A:-Sprinkler irrigation system
B:-Drip irrigation system
C:-Floor irrigation system
D:-Furrow irrigation system
Ans: B
A:-Pinching off
B:-Disbudding
C:-Thinning out
D:-Heading Back
Ans: B
22:-Banana research station is located at
A:-Vazhakulam
B:-Pattambi
C:-Kannara
D:-Kayankulam
Ans: C
23:-Polyembryony is noticed in
A:-Apple
B:-Mango
C:-Sapota
D:-Pinapple
Ans: B
24:-King of fruits is
A:-Mango
B:-Sapota
C:-Mangosteen
D:-Orange
Ans: A
25:-The art of making animal shapes in plants is
A:-Topiary
B:-Pinching off
C:-Edging
D:-Hardening
Ans: A
26:-Seed viability test is otherwise called
A:-Ragdoll test
B:-Tetrazolium test
C:-Vigour test
D:-Germination test
Ans: B
27:-Liver red is variety of
A:-Orchid
B:-Aster
C:-Anthurium
D:-Gladiolus
Ans: C
28:-Which is an important pest attacking orchids?
A:-Bugs
B:-Snails
C:-Beetles
D:-Borers
Ans: B
29:-Jaya is a
A:-Short duration rice variety
B:-Medium duration rice variety
C:-Long duration rice variety
D:-Wheat variety
Ans: B
30:-Which banana variety is suitable for cultivation in high altitudes?
A:-Grandnaine
B:-Robusta
C:-Boldles Altafort
D:-Batheesa
Ans: C
31:-The plant part used for tissue culture is
A:-Stem cell
B:-Guard cell
C:-Proplant
D:-Explants
Ans: D
32:-Tissue culture is based in the principle of
A:-Apomixis
B:-Polyembryony
C:-Parthenocarpy
D:-Totipotency
Ans: D
33:-Bread fruit is propagated by
A:-stem cutting
B:-leaf cutting
C:-root cutting
D:-limb cutting
Ans: C
34:-Mound layering is otherwise called
A:-Stool layering
B:-Chinese layering
C:-Serpentine layering
D:-Tip layering
Ans: A
35:-The branch of agriculture which leads with garden crop is
A:-Agronomy
B:-Pathology
C:-Entomology
D:-Horticulture
Ans: D
36:-White alkali soil is otherwise called
A:-Acidic soil
B:-Alkaline soil
C:-Alluvial soil
D:-Saline soil
Ans: D
37:-Luxmeter is used to find out
A:-Sunlight duration
B:-Atmospheric temperature
C:-Sunlight intensity
D:-Atmospheric pressure
Ans: C
38:-Munsell's chart is used to determine
A:-Soil pH
B:-Soil structure
C:-Soil texture
D:-Soil colour
Ans: D
39:-Gladiolus is propagated by
A:-Bulb
B:-Corm
C:-Suckers
D:-Tubers
Ans: B
40:-Bunchy top disease of banana is transmitted by
A:-White fly
B:-Bugs
C:-Aphid
D:-Beetle
Ans: C
41:-Repair grafting is otherwise known as
A:-Epicotyls grafting
B:-Top working
C:-Splice grafting
D:-Inarching
Ans: D
42:-Short statured closely spaced fruit trees are planted in
A:-Progeny orchard
B:-Ornamental garden
C:-Herbal garden
D:-Rock garden
Ans: A
43:- ____________ is a technique which is used to disinfect seed beds.
A:-Scarification
B:-Solarisation
C:-Stratification
D:-Salinization
Ans: B
44:-Brown manuring refers to application of
A:-Oil cakes
B:-Farm yard manure
C:-Vermicompost
D:-Fertilizers
Ans: A
45:-Cell division is favoured by
A:-Cytokinins
B:-Auxins
C:-Gibberellins
D:-Ethylene
Ans: A
46:-Rapid propagation technique is done in
A:-Betelvine
B:-Jasmine
C:-Pepper
D:-Strawberry
Ans: C
47:-Which soil group is predominant in Kerala?
A:-Coastal alluvium
B:-Saline hydromorphic soil
C:-Laterite soil
D:-Red loam soil
Ans: C
48:- __________ is used for transplanting seedlings.
A:-Trowel
B:-Showel
C:-Sickle
D:-Disc harrow
Ans: A
49:-Ideal soil texture for plant growth is
A:-Loamy
B:-Clayey
C:-Sandy
D:-Silty
Ans: A
50:-Rearing of silkworm is referred to as
A:-Apiculture
B:-Moriculture
C:-Sericulture
D:-Arboriculture
Ans: C
51:-Khaira disease is due to the deficiency of .
A:-Zn
B:-P
C:-Mg
D:-Cl
Ans: A
52:-Chlorophyll contains which mineral nutrient
A:-Mg
B:-Ca
C:-P
D:-S
Ans: A
53:-Which nutrient is absent in factomphos?
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Potassium
D:-Sulphur
Ans: C
54:-Abnormal leaf fall of rubber is a _________ disease.
A:-Viral
B:-Fungal
C:-Bacterial
D:-Mycoplasmal
Ans: B
55:-Pollu beetle attack is seen in .
A:-Pepper
B:-Coconut
C:-Rubber
D:-Banana
Ans: A
56:-Triangular necrotic patch in perianth region of coconut is caused by
A:-Mite
B:-Virus
C:-Bacteria
D:-Fungus
Ans: A
57:-Main tillage operation in rice cultivation
A:-Irrigation
B:-Weeding
C:-Puddling
D:-Intercultivation
Ans: C
58:-Which is an oil seed crop?
A:-Sesame
B:-Coffee
C:-Ragi
D:-Maize
Ans: A
59:-Which sprayer is suited for spraying operations in kitchen garden?
A:-Kanpsack sprayer
B:-Rocker sprayer
C:-Hand sprayer
D:-Hand pump
Ans: C
60:- ______ irrigation system increases water use efficiency to 90%.
A:-Sprinkler irrigation system
B:-Drip irrigation system
C:-Floor irrigation system
D:-Furrow irrigation system
Ans: B
61:-Which among this is an exotic breed of cattle?
A:-Kankrej
B:-Hallikar
C:-Amritmahal
D:-Jersy
Ans: D
62:-Which among the given is a garden adornment?
A:-Bird bath
B:-Pergola
C:-Flower bed
D:-Carpet bed
Ans: A
63:-Male plants can be converted to female plants by
A:-Inarching
B:-Topworking
C:-Epicotyl grafting
D:-Wedge grafting
Ans: B
64:-Cotton is cultivated in ______________ soil.
A:-Sandy loam soil
B:-Red loam soil
C:-Alluvial soil
D:-Black soil
Ans: D
65:-Mycorrhiza mainly helps in the uptake of .
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Potassium
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Sulphur
Ans: C
66:-Which of the following is a propagation method in Anthurium?
A:-Cutting
B:-Seed
C:-Suckers
D:-All the above
Ans: D
67:-Pit size in banana cultivation is
A:-50 cm `xx` 50 cm `xx` 50 cm
B:-100 cm `xx` 100 cm `xx` 100 cm
C:-75 cm `xx` 75 cm `xx` 75 cm
D:-25 cm `xx` 25 cm `xx` 25 cm
Ans: A
68:-Phosphorus content in Rajphos is
A:-30%
B:-15%
C:-10%
D:-20%
Ans: D
69:-Pulse rich is protein is
A:-Cowpea
B:-Soybean
C:-Green gram
D:-Chick pea
Ans: B
70:-The tag colour associated with certified seed
A:-Golden yellow
B:-Blue
C:-Purple
D:-White
Ans: B
71:-The seed act came into force in the year
A:-1958
B:-1946
C:-1966
D:-1972
Ans: C
72:-Which flower is referred to as 'Glory of the east'?
A:-Gladiolus
B:-Chrysanthemum
C:-Jasmine
D:-Rose
Ans: B
73:-Apple of Paradise is
A:-Pineapple
B:-Fig
C:-Banana
D:-Mango
Ans: C
74:-Queen of flowers is
A:-Orchild
B:-Anthurium
C:-Gladiolus
D:-Rose
Ans: D
75:-Yellow revolution is associated with
A:-Oil seed
B:-Legumes
C:-Milletes
D:-Cereals
Ans: A
76:-IISR is located at
A:-Sreekariyam
B:-Panniyur
C:-Karamana
D:-Kozhikode
Ans: D
77:-Deficiency symptoms of nitrogen occurs at
A:-Upper leaves
B:-Stem
C:-Roots
D:-Lower leaves
Ans: D
78:-Weather forecasting is done with the help of
A:-Anemometer
B:-Luxmeter
C:-Radiosonde
D:-Psychrometer
Ans: C
79:-The most suitable intercrop in tapioca field is
A:-Cowpea
B:-Groundnut
C:-Amaranthus
D:-Bhindi
Ans: B
80:-The chemicals which are used to kill mites come under
A:-Fungicides
B:-Rodenticides
C:-Acaricides
D:-Molluscicides
Ans: C
A:-Kankrej
B:-Hallikar
C:-Amritmahal
D:-Jersy
Ans: D
62:-Which among the given is a garden adornment?
A:-Bird bath
B:-Pergola
C:-Flower bed
D:-Carpet bed
Ans: A
63:-Male plants can be converted to female plants by
A:-Inarching
B:-Topworking
C:-Epicotyl grafting
D:-Wedge grafting
Ans: B
64:-Cotton is cultivated in ______________ soil.
A:-Sandy loam soil
B:-Red loam soil
C:-Alluvial soil
D:-Black soil
Ans: D
65:-Mycorrhiza mainly helps in the uptake of .
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Potassium
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Sulphur
Ans: C
66:-Which of the following is a propagation method in Anthurium?
A:-Cutting
B:-Seed
C:-Suckers
D:-All the above
Ans: D
67:-Pit size in banana cultivation is
A:-50 cm `xx` 50 cm `xx` 50 cm
B:-100 cm `xx` 100 cm `xx` 100 cm
C:-75 cm `xx` 75 cm `xx` 75 cm
D:-25 cm `xx` 25 cm `xx` 25 cm
Ans: A
68:-Phosphorus content in Rajphos is
A:-30%
B:-15%
C:-10%
D:-20%
Ans: D
69:-Pulse rich is protein is
A:-Cowpea
B:-Soybean
C:-Green gram
D:-Chick pea
Ans: B
70:-The tag colour associated with certified seed
A:-Golden yellow
B:-Blue
C:-Purple
D:-White
Ans: B
71:-The seed act came into force in the year
A:-1958
B:-1946
C:-1966
D:-1972
Ans: C
72:-Which flower is referred to as 'Glory of the east'?
A:-Gladiolus
B:-Chrysanthemum
C:-Jasmine
D:-Rose
Ans: B
73:-Apple of Paradise is
A:-Pineapple
B:-Fig
C:-Banana
D:-Mango
Ans: C
74:-Queen of flowers is
A:-Orchild
B:-Anthurium
C:-Gladiolus
D:-Rose
Ans: D
75:-Yellow revolution is associated with
A:-Oil seed
B:-Legumes
C:-Milletes
D:-Cereals
Ans: A
76:-IISR is located at
A:-Sreekariyam
B:-Panniyur
C:-Karamana
D:-Kozhikode
Ans: D
77:-Deficiency symptoms of nitrogen occurs at
A:-Upper leaves
B:-Stem
C:-Roots
D:-Lower leaves
Ans: D
78:-Weather forecasting is done with the help of
A:-Anemometer
B:-Luxmeter
C:-Radiosonde
D:-Psychrometer
Ans: C
79:-The most suitable intercrop in tapioca field is
A:-Cowpea
B:-Groundnut
C:-Amaranthus
D:-Bhindi
Ans: B
80:-The chemicals which are used to kill mites come under
A:-Fungicides
B:-Rodenticides
C:-Acaricides
D:-Molluscicides
Ans: C