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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) .

751.

when all the parts of the design suggest a single impression it is called

A. Harmony
B. Transition
C. Balance
D. Unity
Answer» D. Unity
752.

In Punjab pruning of roses is managed during

A. Summer
B. Winter
C. Spring
D. Year around
Answer» B. Winter
753.

Which of the following roses bear clustered flowers?

A. Hybrid tea
B. Floribunda
C. Miniature
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
754.

The new growth of a Dieffenbachia is weak and spindly, with large gaps between the leaves. The problem is probably:

A. Salt damage
B. Nitrogen deficiency
C. Botrytis
D. Lack of light
Answer» D. Lack of light
755.

Cuttings of potted chrysanthemums are planted at an angle to encourage:

A. Increased branching
B. Larger blooms
C. A more rounded plant
D. Earlier flowering
Answer» A. Increased branching
756.

The common name for Zebrina pendula is:

A. African Lily
B. Boston ivy
C. Wandering Jew
D. Grape ivy
Answer» C. Wandering Jew
757.

Which of the following flower types is not suitable for pressing?

A. Daffodil
B. Dusty miller
C. Pansy
D. African violet
Answer» A. Daffodil
758.

The most important environmental factor regulating flower initiation in bulbous species is:

A. Light
B. Temperature
C. Moisture
D. Ventilation
Answer» B. Temperature
759.

Plant propagation is important because of the reason:

A. Selected plants chosen to maintain their traits
B. Usefulness
C. For specific traits
D. Preserving plant products as a source of food
Answer» A. Selected plants chosen to maintain their traits
760.

Successful Plant Propagation involves the:

A. Knowledge of technical skills
B. Knowledge of plant biology
C. Knowledge of plant
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
761.

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» A. Cutting
762.

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» C. Hardwood
763.

Colchicine is chemically:

A. Volatile oil
B. Tannins
C. Protein
D. Alkaloid
Answer» D. Alkaloid
764.

Quinine alkaloids are present in

A. Nux vomica
B. Cocoa leaves
C. Belladona roots
D. Cinchona bark
Answer» D. Cinchona bark
765.

This mineral is exposed to high heat and expanded. It is often used as a propagation media.

A. Perlite
B. Vermiculite
C. Peat Moss
D. Sand
Answer» B. Vermiculite
766.

What are two of the most important qualities for selecting a rooting media?

A. Hard and free from pests
B. Well drained and low moisture retentive
C. Water holding capacity and Air holding capacity
D. None of these
Answer» C. Water holding capacity and Air holding capacity
767.

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» A. Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Coleus and Geranium.
768.

Why is it important to select cutting free of berries and flowers?

A. The flowers and berries take up too much space in the propagation bed.
B. Because berries and flowers weigh down the cuttings and may cause them to tip over.
C. The flowers and berries would attract harmful insects to the cuttings.
D. Because they consume much of the food stored and produced by the cutting.
Answer» D. Because they consume much of the food stored and produced by the cutting.
769.

Why is it important to transport cutting from the field to the propagation area in a plastic bag?

A. To keep your hands and clothing clean.
B. To help maintain the moisture level of the cutting stock.
C. Because a paper bag would tear too easily
D. To maintain the integrity of the soil around the roots.
Answer» B. To help maintain the moisture level of the cutting stock.
770.

What is the optimum length for most of cuttings?

A. 1 to 3 inches
B. 3 to 6 inches
C. 6 to 8 inches
D. 10 to 12 inches
Answer» C. 6 to 8 inches
771.

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» C. Neither A nor B
772.

When taking the cutting from the stock plant, at what angle should the cut be made?

A. 25-degrees
B. 45-degrees
C. 60-degrees
D. 90-degrees
Answer» B. 45-degrees
773.

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» A. At least 1
774.

Why are rooting hormones applied to cuttings?

A. To increase the plant's ability to reproduce.
B. To promote the production of a new root system.
C. To help the cutting resist disease.
D. To promote the production of healthy leaves, flowers and berries.
Answer» B. To promote the production of a new root system.
775.

Why must a hole or furrow be made in the growing media before sticking the cutting?

A. To prevent the rooting hormone from getting knocked off the end of the cutting.
B. To make the process of sticking the cutting easier.
C. To establish the depth to which the cutting should be planted.
D. To maintain good air circulation around the cutting's base.
Answer» A. To prevent the rooting hormone from getting knocked off the end of the cutting.
776.

How many seconds should a cutting be held in a liquid IBA rooting hormone?

A. 2
B. 5
C. 10
D. 12
Answer» B. 5
777.

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» C. 1 to 2 inch
778.

It is important to firm the soil around the base of the cutting due to following reasons:

A. To eliminate air pockets.
B. To make sure the base of the cutting makes good contact with the rooting media.
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B
Answer» D. Both A and B
779.

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» C. To make the best use of the propagation space.
780.

What portion of the stem of a cutting should be coated with rooting hormone?

A. A portion which includes at least two nodes.
B. The bottom ¼ inch.
C. The portion of the stem that will be under the media.
D. The entire cutting should be covered with hormone.
Answer» C. The portion of the stem that will be under the media.
781.

What is the final step of preparing cuttings?

A. Preparing the rooting media.
B. Selecting quality cutting stock.
C. The application of rooting hormone.
D. Watering-in and placing the cuttings on a mist bed.
Answer» D. Watering-in and placing the cuttings on a mist bed.
782.

Why must any left over rooting hormone be discarded after use?

A. To eliminate the possibility of contaminating the entire supply of rooting
B. hormone.
C. To conserve funds used to purchase rooting hormone.
D. To deplete the supply of rooting hormone to help keep the supplier in business.
Answer» A. To eliminate the possibility of contaminating the entire supply of rooting
783.

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» B. To conserve propagation space.
784.

What type of cutting does not become woody?

A. Softwood
B. Semi-hardwood
C. Hardwood
D. Herbaceous
Answer» D. Herbaceous
785.

Sodium hypochlorite is used:

A. To eliminate unsightly insect damage.
B. To conserve moisture.
C. To enhance the rooting.
D. To sterilize cutting tools.
Answer» D. To sterilize cutting tools.
786.

Secondary dormancy is due to:

A. Immature Embryo
B. Chemical Inhibitors
C. Light Requirement
D. Hardseededness
Answer» C. Light Requirement
787.

Cutting most oftenly used in fruit plants are:

A. Herbaceous Cutting
B. Leafy cutting
C. Semi hard wood cutting
D. None
Answer» C. Semi hard wood cutting
788.

Which of the following fertilizer carries 46% nitrogen

A. Urea
B. Ammonium sulphate
C. Potassium nitrate
D. Single super phosphate
Answer» A. Urea
789.

Red top is the variety of

A. Tomato
B. Potato
C. Apple
D. Guava
Answer» A. Tomato
790.

Alternate bearing in mangoes is due to

A. Environmental factor
B. Physiological factors
C. Genetic factors
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
791.

Windproof shelterbelts are

A. Very dense
B. Medium dense
C. Porous
D. None of these
Answer» A. Very dense
792.

Plants control direct sunlight and intercept glare by means of

A. Obstruction
B. Absorption
C. Reflection
D. Radiation
Answer» A. Obstruction
793.

Roses can successfully be cultivated at a temperature

A. 40°C
B. 21°C
C. 30°C
D. 10°C
Answer» B. 21°C
794.

Tulip is an example of

A. Rhizome
B. Bulb
C. Tuber
D. Corm
Answer» B. Bulb
795.

Ground cover includes of plants

A. Annuals
B. Biennial
C. Perennials
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
796.

Which of these shrub produce fragrant flowers

A. Cestrum nocturnum
B. Cestrum diurnum
C. Murraya panniculata
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
797.

The danger signs of too little water are

A. Leaves rapidly become wilted and limp.
B. Leaf growth slows.
C. Lower leaves become curled or yellow in colour.
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
798.

For potting plants the pH should be_____

A. 5-6
B. 6-7
C. 4-5
D. None of these
Answer» A. 5-6
799.

Double delight is a variety of rose which belongs to a group of :

A. Hybrid Tea
B. Floribunda
C. Miniature
D. None of these
Answer» A. Hybrid Tea
800.

Chrysanthemums are propagated through

A. Seeds
B. Suckers
C. Cutting
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these

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