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This section includes 120 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bachelor of Agriculture (BSc agri) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Durgapura Kesar is an important cultivator of: |
| A. | Muskmelon |
| B. | Water melon |
| C. | Cucumber |
| D. | Bottle gourd |
| Answer» C. Cucumber | |
| 2. |
Chenopodiaceae is the family of: |
| A. | Potato |
| B. | Sweet potato |
| C. | Okra |
| D. | Spinach |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Turnip belongs to the family? |
| A. | Umbelliferae |
| B. | Chenopodiaceae |
| C. | Cruciferae |
| D. | Solanaceae |
| Answer» D. Solanaceae | |
| 4. |
Pollination in Mango is mainly |
| A. | House fly |
| B. | Honey bees |
| C. | Weevil |
| D. | Wind |
| Answer» B. Honey bees | |
| 5. |
Which state is known as Apple Bowl |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Uttrakhand |
| C. | J & K |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» B. Uttrakhand | |
| 6. |
Journal Indian Horticulture is published by _________ |
| A. | IIHR |
| B. | IARI |
| C. | ICAR |
| D. | IGKV |
| Answer» D. IGKV | |
| 7. |
HQ of International Society for Horticulture Science (ISHS) is at ________ |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Belgium |
| C. | France |
| D. | Brazil |
| Answer» C. France | |
| 8. |
High Water Use Efficiency (WUE) |
| A. | Flood irrigation |
| B. | Sprinkler |
| C. | Drip |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 9. |
Protray are related to _________ |
| A. | Post harvest |
| B. | Nursery |
| C. | Processing |
| D. | Transport |
| Answer» C. Processing | |
| 10. |
Both asphalt and concrete are used for hard surfacing driveways. Which of the following is true for asphalt? |
| A. | The thickness of an asphalt needed for a driveway is less than the thickness of concretevneeded for a driveway. |
| B. | Asphalt should be pitched to promote drainage |
| C. | Asphalt does not need a porous base material |
| D. | Asphalt is crowned to promote drainage |
| Answer» D. Asphalt is crowned to promote drainage | |
| 11. |
Stage at which seed achieves it maximum dry weight and has maximum germination potential and vigor is: |
| A. | Physiological maturity |
| B. | Edible maturity |
| C. | Harvest maturity |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» B. Edible maturity | |
| 12. |
For hybrid seed production _______ flowers are completely suppressed on female plants. |
| A. | Staminate |
| B. | Pistillate |
| C. | Staminode |
| D. | Alternate |
| Answer» B. Pistillate | |
| 13. |
Which of following vegetable does not require specific low temperature before flowering: |
| A. | Beetroot |
| B. | Cabbage |
| C. | Onion |
| D. | Brinjal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Pusa Majestic is a variety of ________ |
| A. | Papaya |
| B. | Gauva |
| C. | Mango |
| D. | Citrus |
| Answer» B. Gauva | |
| 15. |
involves incorporating water soluble fertilizer into the irrigation systems of greenhouse and nursery crops. |
| A. | Broadcasting |
| B. | Fertilization |
| C. | Fertigation |
| D. | Perforation |
| Answer» D. Perforation | |
| 16. |
Pusa Nanha dwarf variety of Papaya is developed through _________ |
| A. | Hybridization |
| B. | Mutation |
| C. | Selection |
| D. | Heterosis |
| Answer» C. Selection | |
| 17. |
Desiree and Cardinal are varieties of |
| A. | Carrot |
| B. | Potato |
| C. | Radish |
| D. | Peas |
| Answer» C. Radish | |
| 18. |
The night temperature of indoor plants should be _________ F cooler than day time temperature |
| A. | 5-10 |
| B. | 3-4 |
| C. | 20-30 |
| D. | 10-15 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
A plant that remains vegetative during its first season of growth and flowers in the second season is a (n): |
| A. | Biennial |
| B. | Annual |
| C. | Propagule |
| D. | Perennial |
| Answer» B. Annual | |
| 20. |
Any detached plant part which, when placed under favorable conditions will produce a new plant identical to the parent plant is called a: |
| A. | Cutting |
| B. | Seed |
| C. | Plug |
| D. | Graft |
| Answer» B. Seed | |
| 21. |
Degeneration and death of aerial plant parts like leaves, branches, flowers and fruit but not underground plant parts is called; |
| A. | Senescence |
| B. | Partial senescence |
| C. | Maturity |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. Maturity | |
| 22. |
Temporary removal of a plant from its pot in order to check the condition of the root ball, is known as: |
| A. | Over potting |
| B. | Repotting |
| C. | Knocking out |
| D. | All of above |
| Answer» D. All of above | |
| 23. |
Disease free plants in micro propagation can be obtained through _________ |
| A. | Meristem culture |
| B. | Anther culture |
| C. | Embryo culture |
| D. | Cell culture |
| Answer» B. Anther culture | |
| 24. |
Cucumber fruits can be stored for longer period at the temperature of: |
| A. | 5 degrees C |
| B. | 10 degree C |
| C. | 25 degrees C |
| D. | 30 degrees C |
| Answer» D. 30 degrees C | |
| 25. |
The most effective fungicide for controlling citrus fruit diseases caused by Penicillium spp. is; |
| A. | Sodium orthophenylphosphate (SOPP) |
| B. | Carbendazim |
| C. | Thiabendazole (TBZ) |
| D. | Topsin-M |
| Answer» C. Thiabendazole (TBZ) | |
| 26. |
During the summer, day time temperature in the forest are commonly cooler than open areas |
| A. | 2 C |
| B. | 10 C |
| C. | 15 C |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 15 C | |
| 27. |
The bottom leaves from the cutting should be removed before "sticking" the cutting for which of the following reasons. |
| A. | The leaves may rot |
| B. | The leaves may become diseased |
| C. | Neither A nor B |
| D. | Both A and B |
| Answer» D. Both A and B | |
| 28. |
Mrs. Khan loves spring flowering bulbs. Which of the following would you suggest for Mrs. Khan to plant? |
| A. | Hyacinthus orientalis |
| B. | Coleus x hybridus |
| C. | Lonicera japonica |
| D. | Gardenia jasminoides |
| Answer» B. Coleus x hybridus | |
| 29. |
Broad-leave evergreens such as Ficus bengalensis and Alstonia schularis should be fertilized in: |
| A. | Early spring |
| B. | Late fall |
| C. | Late summer |
| D. | Early summer |
| Answer» B. Late fall | |
| 30. |
Failure of a viable pollen to grow down the style of the flower of the same variety is called ___________: |
| A. | Self sterility |
| B. | Self incompatibility |
| C. | Self unfruitfulness |
| D. | Sterility |
| Answer» C. Self unfruitfulness | |
| 31. |
Lawn sprinkler systems are installed so as to provide even coverage. It is accomplished by: |
| A. | Spacing the heads so that each sprinkler sprays to the next sprinkler |
| B. | Using sprinkler heads with a square pattern throughout the landscape |
| C. | Spacing sprinklers based on needs specified in the soil test |
| D. | Using one size pipe throughout the landscape |
| Answer» B. Using sprinkler heads with a square pattern throughout the landscape | |
| 32. |
Root formation is promoted in softwood cuttings under light intensity of __________ foot candles: |
| A. | 100-150 |
| B. | 150-200 |
| C. | 200-250 |
| D. | 250-350 |
| Answer» C. 200-250 | |
| 33. |
During propagation through cuttings, which hormone(s) is/are used for root promotion? |
| A. | ABA |
| B. | Seradix |
| C. | NAA |
| D. | All above |
| Answer» C. NAA | |
| 34. |
Citrus seeds can be stored with Charcoal at following temperature in dry conditions. |
| A. | 0-3 C |
| B. | 3-10 C |
| C. | 10-15 C |
| D. | Above 15 C |
| Answer» C. 10-15 C | |
| 35. |
An inflorescence in which the pedicels of the flowers arises from the same points as called |
| A. | Umbel |
| B. | Spike |
| C. | Catkin |
| D. | Uninate |
| Answer» B. Spike | |
| 36. |
Which type of cutting is taken in the dormant season when tissues are fully matured and lignified. |
| A. | Softwood |
| B. | Semi-hardwood |
| C. | Hardwood |
| D. | Herbaceous |
| Answer» D. Herbaceous | |
| 37. |
To make the living area of a landscape appear larger, a designer should include plants that feature: |
| A. | Warm-colored flowers such as reds, oranges, yellows |
| B. | Cool-colored flowers such as blues, purples, lavenders |
| C. | A combination of warm- and cool-colored flowers |
| D. | All white flowers |
| Answer» C. A combination of warm- and cool-colored flowers | |
| 38. |
When installing a landscape, which step (from the following list) should be completed last? |
| A. | Plant the trees and shrubs |
| B. | Add amendments to the soil |
| C. | Install the drainage system |
| D. | Build retaining walls and garden walkways |
| Answer» B. Add amendments to the soil | |
| 39. |
Water availability, temperature extremes, and __________ should be considered when selecting trees for the landscape. |
| A. | Slope |
| B. | Topography |
| C. | Soil type |
| D. | Buildings present |
| Answer» D. Buildings present | |
| 40. |
When installing a landscape, which step (from the following list) should be completed first: |
| A. | Plant the trees and shrubs |
| B. | Add amendments to the soil |
| C. | Install the drainage system |
| D. | Build retaining walls and garden walkways |
| Answer» D. Build retaining walls and garden walkways | |
| 41. |
In plants, __________ is the process of converting stored energy into energy for plant growth. |
| A. | Transpiration |
| B. | Photosynthesis |
| C. | Respiration |
| D. | Pollination |
| Answer» D. Pollination | |
| 42. |
Dormancy is a function of interaction of growth promoter like GA and growth inhibitor like _________: |
| A. | ABA |
| B. | Cycocell |
| C. | Alar |
| D. | Paclobutrazole |
| Answer» B. Cycocell | |
| 43. |
A line of demarcation that creates visual interest in a landscape by separating one segment from another is called |
| A. | Edging |
| B. | Border |
| C. | Fencing |
| D. | Line |
| Answer» B. Border | |
| 44. |
A flower container which is elevated on a base that may be short or long stemmed, is known as |
| A. | Vase |
| B. | Bowl |
| C. | Pedestal |
| D. | Basket |
| Answer» D. Basket | |
| 45. |
When sticking a hard wood cutting, how many nodes should be under the rooting medium? |
| A. | At least 1 |
| B. | 1 to 3 |
| C. | 2 to 4 |
| D. | 3 to 5 |
| Answer» B. 1 to 3 | |
| 46. |
Hard, thorny structures which protect the buds of woody plants during winter, are termed as: |
| A. | Nodes |
| B. | Scales |
| C. | Bracts |
| D. | None of all |
| Answer» C. Bracts | |
| 47. |
The renewal of NO3 involves release of ___________ from organic fraction of the soil and its rapid nitrification: |
| A. | NO2 |
| B. | NH4 |
| C. | N |
| D. | NO |
| Answer» C. N | |
| 48. |
Which of the following is the edible part of Litchi |
| A. | Pericarp |
| B. | Kernal |
| C. | Fleshy aril |
| D. | Thalamus |
| Answer» D. Thalamus | |
| 49. |
Acidity is readily determined from a sample of extracted juice by titration with normal alkaline solution; |
| A. | 0.1 N NaoH |
| B. | 1.0 N NaoH |
| C. | 10.0 N NaoH |
| D. | 0.01 N NaoH |
| Answer» B. 1.0 N NaoH | |
| 50. |
Removal of young flower buds to allow maximum development of the remainder is termed as: |
| A. | Die back |
| B. | Disbudding |
| C. | Dead heading |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Dead heading | |