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501.

Major types of greenhouse are

A. Even span
B. Lean to
C. Odd span
D. a & b
Answer» E.
502.

Which of the following annuals is used as foliage beauty?

A. Kochia
B. Phlox
C. Partulaca
D. Antirrhinum
Answer» B. Phlox
503.

Cost benefit ratio in potato production should range:

A. 1:5
B. 1:10
C. 10:1
D. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
Answer» E.
504.

_______________ is used for daily movement in the landscape

A. Functional path
B. Temporary path
C. Occasional path
D. Decorative path
Answer» B. Temporary path
505.

Male sterility promotes:

A. Autogamy
B. Allogamy
C. Homogamy
D. Chasmogamy
Answer» E.
506.

A group of flowers on an axis is called

A. Solitary axillary flower
B. Solitary terminal flower
C. Inflorescence
D. Modified flower
Answer» B. Solitary terminal flower
507.

Which of the following vegetable is also called as ‘poor man’s food’?

A. Carrot
B. Onion
C. Redish
D. Potato
Answer» C. Redish
508.

Small, hair like outgrowth at the base of leaf stalk is termed as:

A. Bud
B. Bract
C. Stipule
D. Ligule
Answer» D. Ligule
509.

A change in genetic constitution, which arises suddenly and not to segregation andrecombination of genes in sexual reproduction is called as:

A. Hybridization
B. Bud variation
C. Mutation
D. Non of them
Answer» D. Non of them
510.

Splitting of carrot is due to

A. Fresh manure
B. Heavy fertilizer
C. Less fertilizer
D. None of these
Answer» B. Heavy fertilizer
511.

The plants shed their leaves during autumn are called;

A. Evergreen
B. Deciduous
C. Hardy plants
D. Non of them
Answer» C. Hardy plants
512.

A self supporting vine type stem is called.

A. Vine
B. Shrub
C. Herb
D. Liana
Answer» E.
513.

New growth of plants need _________ water for proper development:

A. Low
B. Medium
C. High
D. Very High
Answer» D. Very High
514.

Mulberry is a fruit of type:

A. Multiple
B. Berry
C. Aggregate
D. Peppo
Answer» D. Peppo
515.

Tops of peach budded on Marianna plum suddenly fail because of ______ break down :

A. Bud union
B. Phloem tissue
C. Cambial contact
D. Lack of callus formation
Answer» C. Cambial contact
516.

During curing of tuber crops;

A. Excessive moisture is lost
B. A waxy layer is developed on the fruit
C. Storage life increases
D. All of above
Answer» E.
517.

Light energy, carbon dioxide, and water enter into the process of photosynthesis,through which:

A. Respiration results
B. Carbohydrates are formed
C. Chlorophyll is formed
D. Amino acids are formed
Answer» C. Chlorophyll is formed
518.

Parienth is the fnion of

A. Calyx and Corolla
B. Pedicel and Thalamus
C. Stamen and Stigma
D. Style and Ovary
Answer» B. Pedicel and Thalamus
519.

The whole inflorescence in mango is called as

A. Spike
B. Panicle
C. Spath
D. Non of these
Answer» C. Spath
520.

Low temperature injury includes;

A. Chilling injury
B. Desiccation heaving
C. Anthracnose
D. Above all
Answer» B. Desiccation heaving
521.

A flower container which is elevated on a base that may be short or long stemmed, isknown as

A. Vase
B. Bowl
C. Pedestal
D. Basket
Answer» D. Basket
522.

Apple fruit develops from:

A. Thalamus
B. Ovary
C. Ovule
D. Pedicel
Answer» B. Ovary
523.

Both Mango and Pistachio belongs to one family:

A. Anacardiaceae
B. Mangifera
C. Gramineae
D. None
Answer» B. Mangifera
524.

As storage period of most fruits is increased, acidity and vitamin C;

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain same
D. Acidity increases while vitamin c decreases
Answer» B. Decrease
525.

Maximum interior plant deaths result from

A. Incorrect PH
B. Too much light
C. Too much fertilizer
D. Over watering
Answer» E.
526.

Motia (ornamental) belongs to family:

A. Oleacecae
B. Moraceae
C. Rosaceae
D. Nyctaginaceae
Answer» B. Moraceae
527.

Tomato, chillies and brinjal are grouped as

A. Cole crops
B. Fruit crops
C. Solanaceous crops
D. Summer crops
Answer» D. Summer crops
528.

Functional roles of plants in the landscape do not include:

A. Screening
B. Developing the structural framework of the design
C. Enclosing
D. Greening up
Answer» E.
529.

Melons have seeds in

A. Cavity/centre
B. Scattered
C. Both type may be
D. None of these
Answer» B. Scattered
530.

What type of cutting does not become woody?

A. Softwood
B. Semi-hardwood
C. Hardwood
D. Herbaceous
Answer» E.
531.

The loss of water in the form of vapor from the surface of plant leaves is referred to as:

A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Oxidation
D. Condensation
Answer» B. Respiration
532.

The germination of seed in which cotyledons come above ground is

A. Epigeal
B. Hypogeal
C. Epigynous
D. Epipetalous
Answer» B. Hypogeal
533.

In plants, __________ is the process of converting stored energy into energy for plantgrowth.

A. Transpiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Respiration
D. Pollination
Answer» D. Pollination
534.

Removal of young flower buds to allow maximum development of the remainder istermed as:

A. Die back
B. Disbudding
C. Dead heading
D. None of these
Answer» C. Dead heading
535.

The three important genera of Anacardiaceae family are.

A. Mangifera, Pistacia and Cocos
B. Eugenia, Anacardium, Pistacia
C. Pistacia, Mangifera, Anacardium
D. Psidium, Aurantium, Mangifera
Answer» D. Psidium, Aurantium, Mangifera
536.

Why is it important to evenly space the cuttings in the rooting medium?

A. To promote good air circulation.
B. To cut down on the transmission of disease organisms.
C. To make the best use of the propagation space.
D. All of the above.
Answer» D. All of the above.
537.

In controlled atmosphere storage;

A. Temperature and RH is controlled
B. Nitrogen concentration is controlled
C. Oxygen and carbon dioxide is controlled
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Nitrogen concentration is controlled
538.

Researchers describe seed moisture contents in terms of :

A. Dry weight
B. Wet weight
C. Percent weight
D. a & b
Answer» E.
539.

The phenomenon of terminal plant growth suppressing lateral growth is termed as:

A. The apex auxin complex
B. Apical dominance
C. Lateral dominance
D. Terminal bud inhibition
Answer» C. Lateral dominance
540.

Alternate bearing is a problem of following fruit crops

A. Mango
B. Apple
C. Citrus
D. All of above
Answer» E.
541.

Nature of pollination in cucurbits is:

A. Highly cross pollinated
B. Oftenly cross pollinated
C. Highly self pollinated
D. None of above
Answer» B. Oftenly cross pollinated
542.

The landscape design principle of interconnection:

A. Is a visual break in sequence
B. Is the human perception of space and form related to human dimension
C. Is the overall organization and structure of a design
D. Occurs when visual components are physically linked together
Answer» E.
543.

How far should cuttings be inserted into the rooting media?

A. ½ to 3 inch
B. ¾ to 2 inch
C. 1 to 2 inch
D. 1 ½ to 3 inch
Answer» D. 1 ½ to 3 inch
544.

Dead heading is the removal of

A. Dead branches
B. Dead roots
C. Faded flowers
D. Shriveled leaves
Answer» D. Shriveled leaves
545.

The petals in a flower are collectively called

A. Calyx
B. Anther
C. Corolla
D. Perianth
Answer» D. Perianth
546.

Apple is a fruit of

A. Temperate region
B. Sub tropical
C. Tropical
D. Temperate and sub tropical
Answer» B. Sub tropical
547.

Apple require relatively

A. High K and low P
B. High P and low K
C. Equal K and P
D. No K and P
Answer» B. High P and low K
548.

Which one of the following is a bulb crop:

A. Garlic
B. Potato
C. Ginger
D. Arum
Answer» B. Potato
549.

The basic underlying principle of using a mist propagation system is that it:

A. Keeps the propagation medium uniformly moist and supplies moisture to the base of the cuttings
B. Keeps the plant material cool
C. Cools the propagation medium to promote root formation and development
D. Increases humidity around the cutting and reduces transpiration
Answer» E.
550.

Banana plant bears in it’s life time:

A. Once in life
B. Twice in life
C. Multiple times
D. All of above
Answer» B. Twice in life