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651.	The best method of harvesting citrus fruits is;
A.	Pulling
B.	Clipping
C.	Twisting
D.	Twist-picking
Answer» C. Twisting

Discussion

652.	Banana fruit is called as
A.	Finger
B.	Hand
C.	Heart
D.	None
Answer» B. Hand

Discussion

653.	Cutting most oftenly used in fruit plants are:
A.	Herbaceous Cutting
B.	Leafy cutting
C.	Semi hard wood cutting
D.	None
Answer» D. None

Discussion

654.	In the case of uniform experimental material which experiment design is most suitable.
A.	RCBD
B.	Latin Square
C.	CRD
D.	None of above
Answer» D. None of above

Discussion

655.	Tifdwarf is a:
A.	Weed
B.	Shrub
C.	Turfgrass
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

656.	At a temperature slightly above optimum, carbohydrates are ________:
A.	Produced
B.	Stored
C.	Utilized
D.	Increased
Answer» D. Increased

Discussion

657.	Stooling is also called as
A.	Sexual propagatiobn
B.	Cutting
C.	Gooti layering
D.	Mound layering
Answer» E.

Discussion

658.	In turf grasses, a pair of bracts usually present at the base of a spikelet is known as
A.	Glumes
B.	Auricles
C.	Awns
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Auricles

Discussion

659.	The poorest seed storage capacity is in:
A.	Okra
B.	Peas
C.	Cucurbits
D.	Onion
Answer» E.

Discussion

660.	Hardiness refers to:
A.	The strength of the wood of a tree
B.	The quality of being strong and being able to survive in a certain region
C.	The hardness of the soil in which a plant is being planted
D.	The ability of a plant to grow indoors
Answer» C. The hardness of the soil in which a plant is being planted

Discussion

661.	Temperate varieties of carrot have ________ life cycle.
A.	Annual
B.	Biennial
C.	Perennial
D.	Unknown
Answer» C. Perennial

Discussion

662.	True fruits developed from
A.	Ovary
B.	Thalamus
C.	Pericarp
D.	All of these
Answer» B. Thalamus

Discussion

663.	Which of the following perennials is low and spreading type?
A.	Vinca
B.	Gaillardia
C.	Cimicifuga
D.	Coreopsis
Answer» B. Gaillardia

Discussion

664.	Desiree andCardinal are varieties of
A.	Carrot
B.	Potato
C.	Radish
D.	Peas
Answer» C. Radish

Discussion

665.	Which vegetables is transplanted without earthen ball
A.	Cucumber,
B.	Watermelon
C.	Cauliflower
D.	None of above
Answer» D. None of above

Discussion

666.	The compounds which inhibit the activity of auxins are known as:
A.	Auxin antagonists
B.	Antiauxins
C.	Epinostic agent
D.	All of above
Answer» C. Epinostic agent

Discussion

667.	When making hand-tied bouquets, the stems should be positioned:
A.	Parallel to each other
B.	Perpendicular to each other
C.	Any way that looks nice and holds together
D.	In a spiraling manner
Answer» E.

Discussion

668.	A flower which has all the usual parts sepals, petals, stamens and carpel is called
A.	hermaphrodite
B.	Complete
C.	Pistilate
D.	Incomplete
Answer» B. Complete

Discussion

669.	Zinc deficiency is sweet orange causes
A.	Chlorosis in fruit
B.	Chlorosis in leaves
C.	Streaks on leaves
D.	sweetness of fruit.
Answer» C. Streaks on leaves

Discussion

670.	Button in citrus fruit is:
A.	Calyx at base
B.	Calyx at apex
C.	a & b
D.	All of above
Answer» B. Calyx at apex

Discussion

671.	Germination percentage in sour orange rootstock is:
A.	50-60%
B.	61-70%
C.	71-80%
D.	81-90%
Answer» B. 61-70%

Discussion

672.	High temperature before harvest in plums causes ________
A.	Die back
B.	Kelsey spot
C.	Powdery mildew
D.	Sun burn
Answer» C. Powdery mildew

Discussion

673.	Bulb production in onion is dependent upon:
A.	Temperature
B.	Soil moisture
C.	Day length
D.	All of above
Answer» D. All of above

Discussion

674.	The commercial variety of watermelon is:
A.	Sugar baby
B.	Red beauty
C.	Red king
D.	Sugary
Answer» B. Red beauty

Discussion

675.	An inflorescence in which the pedicels of the flowers arises from the same points ascalled
A.	Umbel
B.	Spike
C.	Catkin
D.	Uninate
Answer» B. Spike

Discussion

676.	Systematic pomology deals with
A.	Commercial fruit production
B.	Nomenclature
C.	Domestic production
D.	Export production
Answer» C. Domestic production

Discussion

677.	Jaman has a medicinal value against:
A.	Diabetes
B.	Cancer
C.	Blindness
D.	All of above
Answer» B. Cancer

Discussion

678.	A slender trailing stem taking roots at the node is
A.	Runner
B.	Rhizome
C.	Tuber
D.	Bulbs
Answer» B. Rhizome

Discussion

679.	Potato cut tuber are used for planting during
A.	Autumn crop
B.	Spring crop
C.	Both of above
D.	None of above
Answer» C. Both of above

Discussion

680.	Which vegetable consist of more Vitamin C contents:
A.	Tomato
B.	Turnip
C.	Radish
D.	Cauliflower
Answer» B. Turnip

Discussion

681.	Cultivar means
A.	Some cultivated variety
B.	Discarded variety
C.	Rejected variety
D.	Approved variety
Answer» B. Discarded variety

Discussion

682.	Plants control direct sunlight and intercept glare by means of
A.	Obstruction
B.	Absorption
C.	Reflection
D.	Radiation
Answer» B. Absorption

Discussion

683.	In mangoes the established method for evaluation of maturity is;
A.	Colour of fruit
B.	Firmness of fruit
C.	Dry matter contents
D.	Size of fruit
Answer» D. Size of fruit

Discussion

684.	The situation in which a plant grows wild is called
A.	Habitat
B.	Halophytes
C.	Helicoids
D.	Haustorium’s
Answer» B. Halophytes

Discussion

685.	Lower temperature than normal convert male flowers into perfect flowers in ________:
A.	Date palm
B.	Mango
C.	Papaya
D.	Citrus
Answer» D. Citrus

Discussion

686.	Red top is the variety of
A.	Tomato
B.	Potato
C.	Apple
D.	Guava
Answer» B. Potato

Discussion

687.	In pollen development Gametocides induces a problem of:
A.	Sterility
B.	Viability
C.	Fertility
D.	Mobility
Answer» B. Viability

Discussion

688.	Synthetic products which when applied to plants, produce reactions almost identical tohormones, are called
A.	Plant hormones
B.	Plant growth regulators
C.	Photoperiodism activator
D.	Plant growth promoters
Answer» C. Photoperiodism activator

Discussion

689.	Why a propagator trim the leaves of large-leaved cuttings?
A.	To eliminate unsightly insect damage.
B.	To conserve propagation space.
C.	To shape the leaves into topiaries.
D.	To achieve a uniform leaf size and shape.
Answer» C. To shape the leaves into topiaries.

Discussion

690.	Most house plants, except cacti, prefer a highly organic and
A.	Neutral growing medium
B.	Alkaline growing medium
C.	Acidic growing medium
D.	None of above
Answer» D. None of above

Discussion

691.	Art of shaping plants into geometric shapes is known as:
A.	Ehabana
B.	Bonseia
C.	Topiary
D.	Pot pourri
Answer» D. Pot pourri

Discussion

692.	Which of these shrub produce fragrant flowers
A.	Cestrum nocturnum
B.	Cestrum diurnum
C.	Murraya panniculata
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

693.	Which of these four plants which are propagated from herbaceous cuttings.
A.	Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Coleus and Geranium.
B.	Azalea, Coleus, Geranium and Rose
C.	Coleus, Ruscus, Gardenia and holly
D.	Tuberose, Syngonium, Hibiscus and Dracenia
Answer» B. Azalea, Coleus, Geranium and Rose

Discussion

694.	Word pomum means:
A.	Fruit
B.	Vegetable
C.	Flower
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Vegetable

Discussion

695.	Rolling the lawn each year may be necessary to
A.	Level the lawn
B.	Push grass roots into close contact with soil
C.	Provide a firm surface for mowing
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

696.	Kumquat fruit is edible
A.	Whole fruit
B.	Without peel
C.	With seed
D.	None
Answer» B. Without peel

Discussion

697.	A common example of fragrant shrub is:
A.	Chandni
B.	Jatropha
C.	Kaner
D.	Murva
Answer» E.

Discussion

698.	Shrubs fall in the category of
A.	7-15 feet high
B.	25 feet high
C.	More than 25 feet
D.	None of these
Answer» B. 25 feet high

Discussion

699.	In citrus 80-90% of the active roots are present in the soil to a depth of:
A.	25 cm
B.	50 cm
C.	75 cm
D.	100 cm
Answer» B. 50 cm

Discussion

700.	Which of the following is an evergreen shrub?
A.	Lagerstromia indica
B.	Pittosporum tobira
C.	Caesalpenia pulchrema
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Caesalpenia pulchrema

Discussion

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The best method of harvesting citrus fruits is;

Banana fruit is called as

Cutting most oftenly used in fruit plants are:

In the case of uniform experimental material which experiment design is most suitable.

Tifdwarf is a:

At a temperature slightly above optimum, carbohydrates are ________:

Stooling is also called as

In turf grasses, a pair of bracts usually present at the base of a spikelet is known as

The poorest seed storage capacity is in:

Hardiness refers to:

Temperate varieties of carrot have ________ life cycle.

True fruits developed from

Which of the following perennials is low and spreading type?

Desiree andCardinal are varieties of

Which vegetables is transplanted without earthen ball

The compounds which inhibit the activity of auxins are known as:

When making hand-tied bouquets, the stems should be positioned:

A flower which has all the usual parts sepals, petals, stamens and carpel is called

Zinc deficiency is sweet orange causes

Button in citrus fruit is:

Germination percentage in sour orange rootstock is:

High temperature before harvest in plums causes ________

Bulb production in onion is dependent upon:

The commercial variety of watermelon is:

An inflorescence in which the pedicels of the flowers arises from the same points ascalled

Systematic pomology deals with

Jaman has a medicinal value against:

A slender trailing stem taking roots at the node is

Potato cut tuber are used for planting during

Which vegetable consist of more Vitamin C contents:

Cultivar means

Plants control direct sunlight and intercept glare by means of

In mangoes the established method for evaluation of maturity is;

The situation in which a plant grows wild is called

Lower temperature than normal convert male flowers into perfect flowers in ________:

Red top is the variety of

In pollen development Gametocides induces a problem of:

Synthetic products which when applied to plants, produce reactions almost identical tohormones, are called

Why a propagator trim the leaves of large-leaved cuttings?

Most house plants, except cacti, prefer a highly organic and

Art of shaping plants into geometric shapes is known as:

Which of these shrub produce fragrant flowers

Which of these four plants which are propagated from herbaceous cuttings.

Word pomum means:

Rolling the lawn each year may be necessary to

Kumquat fruit is edible

A common example of fragrant shrub is:

Shrubs fall in the category of

In citrus 80-90% of the active roots are present in the soil to a depth of:

Which of the following is an evergreen shrub?