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930+ Horticultural Science Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Agriculture (BSc agri) .

451.

The only pest of date fruit at green hard stage is:

A. Nightangale
B. Parrot
C. Sparrow
D. All of above
Answer» B. Parrot
452.

Study which deals with the microscopic structure of tissue is called:

A. Anatomy
B. Histology
C. Taxonomy
D. Ecology
Answer» B. Histology
453.

Study of plant species in relation to its environmental history is called:

A. Phylogeny
B. Histology
C. Ontogeny
D. None of these
Answer» B. Histology
454.

Elevation of temperate region from sea level ranges:

A. 1000-2000 m
B. 2500-3000 m
C. 3500-4000 m
D. b & c
Answer» D. b & c
455.

Banana belongs to type of fruit, in which the edible portion is:

A. Mesocarp
B. Syconus
C. Berry
D. Drupe
Answer» C. Berry
456.

Almond is a drupe fruit, in which the edible portion is:

A. Pericarp
B. Thalmus
C. Seed
D. Mesocarp
Answer» C. Seed
457.

Frond length of cultivated date ranges:

A. 3-5 m
B. 3-4 m
C. 2-3 m
D. 1-2 m
Answer» B. 3-4 m
458.

The most important characteristics of tropical region are:

A. Snowfall
B. Frost
C. Winds
D. High temperature
Answer» D. High temperature
459.

Addition of __________ hastens the time of fruit bud differentiation in fruit plants:

A. Nitrites
B. Nitrides
C. Nitrates
D. All of these
Answer» C. Nitrates
460.

More harmones are accumulated in plants due to accumulation of _______:

A. Nitrate
B. Starch
C. Protein
D. Vitamins
Answer» B. Starch
461.

Reproductive phase of fruit plants is improved by the accumulation of _____:

A. Nitrogen
B. Starch
C. Proteins
D. Cellulose
Answer» B. Starch
462.

Pruning in old fruit trees increases fruit bud formation by increasing ______:

A. Carbohydrates
B. New vegetative growth
C. Hormonal contents
D. Cell sap
Answer» B. New vegetative growth
463.

At a temperature slightly above optimum, carbohydrates are ________:

A. Produced
B. Stored
C. Utilized
D. Increased
Answer» C. Utilized
464.

Apical bud becomes ________ in mango at fruit bud differentiation :

A. Flattened
B. Rounded
C. Dome shaped
D. Elongated
Answer» C. Dome shaped
465.

The phase of fruit bud formation continues until _________:

A. Anthesis
B. Petal formation
C. Pollination
D. Differentiation
Answer» A. Anthesis
466.

The development of flower bud in tuberose is :

A. Basipetal
B. Exipetal
C. Endopetal
D. Acropetal
Answer» D. Acropetal
467.

Rate of bud development is ___________ upto winter season :

A. Slow
B. Rapid
C. Medium
D. Constant
Answer» B. Rapid
468.

Dormancy is a function of interaction of growth promoter like GA and growth inhibitor like _________:

A. ABA
B. Cycocell
C. Alar
D. Paclobutrazole
Answer» A. ABA
469.

Dormancy of seed is a biological mechanisms that provides protection against ______:

A. Seed spoilage
B. Embryo abortion
C. Pre mature germination
D. Dehydration
Answer» C. Pre mature germination
470.

The major metabolic process which takes place in the harvested produce is _______:

A. Ripening
B. Respiration
C. Softening
D. Senescence
Answer» B. Respiration
471.

At fruit bud differentiation in mango, C/N ratio is _______:

A. Low
B. Medium
C. High
D. Very High
Answer» C. High
472.

Annual bearing apples differentiate much greater proportion of their flowers on _______:

A. Spurs
B. Shoots
C. Leaf axils
D. Main stem
Answer» B. Shoots
473.

Self fertility refers to the ability of a variety to produce fruits with viable ___:

A. Pollens
B. Seeds
C. Ovules
D. Ovaries
Answer» B. Seeds
474.

Flowers having stigma below the highest anthers are called _______:

A. Apistigmatic
B. Hypostigmatic
C. Peristigmatic
D. Exostimgatic
Answer» A. Apistigmatic
475.

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» B. Self incompatibility
476.

Piping is carried out in

A. Chrysanthemum
B. Rose
C. Gladiolus
D. Carnation
Answer» D. Carnation
477.

Chlorophyll formation takes place within a light wavelength of _________:

A. 150-200
B. 200-300
C. 300-675
D. 700-900
Answer» C. 300-675
478.

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» B. 150-200
479.

Fruiting body of roses is called:

A. Button
B. Hips
C. Slip
D. None of above
Answer» B. Hips
480.

Apple and pear form their flowers buds in ___________:

A. May-June
B. July-August
C. September-October
D. November-December
Answer» B. July-August
481.

Volatile oil are those oil which can evaporate at :

A. 25°C
B. 40°C
C. 50°C
D. 65°C
Answer» A. 25°C
482.

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» B. NH4
483.

Most of Nitrogen is used in the decomposition of __________ and thus plant shows deficiency symptoms :

A. Amino acids
B. Cellulose
C. Carbon compounds
D. Organic matter
Answer» B. Cellulose
484.

Toxicity of Mg can be modified by adding ________:

A. N
B. PO4
C. Ca
D. K2O
Answer» C. Ca
485.

Injurious effects of sulphates can be replaced with the addition of ________:

A. Nitrates
B. Phosphates
C. Ammonia
D. Ca & Mg
Answer» A. Nitrates
486.

Internal browning in apples takes place due to _______:

A. Fungus
B. High temperature
C. Hail storm
D. Bacteria
Answer» B. High temperature
487.

Onion seeds can germinate at a temperature of :

A. 0-1°C
B. 1-5°C
C. 5-11°C
D. 15-20°C
Answer» B. 1-5°C
488.

Dead heading is the removal of

A. Dead branches
B. Dead roots
C. Faded flowers
D. Shriveled leaves
Answer» C. Faded flowers
489.

Hygrometer is used to measure

A. Pressure
B. Humidity
C. Wind speed
D. Solar radiation
Answer» B. Humidity
490.

Pinching out is the removal of

A. Growing point of root
B. Opening flower buds
C. Growing point of buds
D. Removal of seeds
Answer» C. Growing point of buds
491.

A thread-like stem or leaf which clings to any support, is known as

A. Climber
B. Tendril
C. Sucker
D. Creeper
Answer» B. Tendril
492.

A plant which is able to live under very dry conditions is called

A. Xerophyte
B. Hallophyte
C. Mesophyte
D. None of above
Answer» A. Xerophyte
493.

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» B. Disbudding
494.

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

A. Bud
B. Bract
C. Stipule
D. Ligule
Answer» C. Stipule
495.

Pruning in narrow leave evergreens should be done during:

A. Early fall
B. Winter
C. Summer
D. Early spring
Answer» D. Early spring
496.

Which of the following plants require severe pruning?

A. Lagerstromea purporea
B. Nerium odorum
C. Jasminum sambac
D. Thuja orientalis
Answer» A. Lagerstromea purporea
497.

Which of the following climbers is important for its hardiness and flowers throughout year?

A. Vitis vinifera
B. Bongainvillea glabra
C. Tecoma grandiflora
D. Quisqalis indica
Answer» B. Bongainvillea glabra
498.

Which of the following shrubs bears yellow flowers?

A. Jasminum sambac
B. Tabernamontana divertica
C. Thevetia nerifolia
D. Hibiscus Rosa sinensis
Answer» C. Thevetia nerifolia
499.

Which of the following grounds cover is highly salt tolerant?

A. Vinca rosea
B. Bermuda grass
C. Musembreanthemum
D. Alternanthra
Answer» B. Bermuda grass
500.

Which of the following shrubs is used as fruit beauty?

A. Cassia glauca
B. Nerium odorum
C. Citrus mitis
D. Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Answer» C. Citrus mitis

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