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Past Questions
The widely cultivated tropical Orchid is
A)
Cymbidium
B)
Dendrobium
C)
Vanda
D)
Arachnis
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Cymbidium' (Option A).
Cabbage cultivar resistant to Black rot is
A)
Golden Acre
B)
Pride of India
C)
Pusa Mukta
D)
Pusa Drum Head
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Pusa Mukta' (Option C).
Sam’s pride and Red Corso are the cultivars of
A)
Chrysanthemum
B)
Rose
C)
Anthurium
D)
Carnation
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Anthurium' (Option C).
The biting taste of Black pepper is due to
A)
Piperine
B)
Piperol
C)
Piperoresin
D)
None of these
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Piperoresin' (Option C).
The costliest spice in the spice Horizon is
A)
Vanilla
B)
Small cardamom
C)
Black pepper
D)
Saffron
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Saffron' (Option D).
Which of the following is not a propagating means of Anthurium
A)
Seed
B)
Sucker
C)
Axillary Bud
D)
Stem cutting
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Axillary Bud' (Option C).
Coriander belongs to the family
A)
Fabaceae
B)
Polygonaceae
C)
Compositae
D)
Apiaceae
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Apiaceae' (Option D).
In geranium, the first cuttings of leaves is done at
A)
8 months after planting
B)
12 months after planting
C)
16 months after planting
D)
20 months after planting
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is '8 months after planting' (Option A).
Ramsey and Swaney are important cultivars of
A)
Small cardamom
B)
Large Cardamom
C)
Cinnamom
D)
Vanilla
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Small cardamom' (Option A).
Potato is a
A)
Self pollinated
B)
Cross pollinated
C)
Often self pollinated
D)
None of these
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'None of these' (Option D).
Which of the following is not true for glass house cultivation of flowers
A)
Long life span
B)
Least affected by weathering
C)
Non combustible
D)
Not resistant to UV rays
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Least affected by weathering' (Option B).
The tomato cultivars for green house cultivation should be
A)
Determinate
B)
Semi determinate
C)
Indeterminate
D)
All of these
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'All of these' (Option D).
The recommended spacing for Ocimum spp. is
A)
45×45 cm
B)
60×60 cm
C)
75×75 cm
D)
90×90 cm
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is '75×75 cm' (Option C).
The direction in which Greenhouse should be constructed for its maximum efficiency
A)
East -West
B)
North-South
C)
East-South
D)
North-West
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'East-South' (Option C).
The scientific name of citronella is
A)
Cymbopogon winterianus
B)
Cymbopogon flexuosus
C)
Pogostemon cablin
D)
None of these
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Cymbopogon winterianus' (Option A).
The first edible mushroom cultivated in India is
A)
Paddy straw mushroom
B)
Oyster mushroom
C)
Shiitake mushroom
D)
White button mushroom
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Paddy straw mushroom' (Option A).
Which of the following is not a method of planting of lawns
A)
Dibbling
B)
Puddling
C)
Turfing
D)
Bricking
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Bricking' (Option D).
The pungency of Ginger is due to
A)
Gingerol
B)
Gingerine
C)
Gingiberine
D)
None of these
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Gingerol' (Option A).
Which of the following is a rootstock used in Rose budding
A)
Rosa bourboniana
B)
Rosa multiflora
C)
Rosa indica var. odorata
D)
All of these
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'All of these' (Option D).
In Anthurium, the fading of the spathe colour is due to the deficiency of
A)
B
B)
Ca
C)
N
D)
K
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Ca' (Option B).
Which of the following medicinal plants is used as memory tonic
A)
Withania somnifera
B)
Tinospora cordifolia
C)
Bacopa monnieri
D)
Rauwolfia serpentina
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Rauwolfia serpentina' (Option D).
Sarpagandha belongs to the family
A)
Asteraceae
B)
Poaceae
C)
Araceae
D)
Apocynaceae
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Poaceae' (Option B).
The radish roots develop best flavor, texture and size at a temperature range of
A)
5-10° C
B)
10-15° C
C)
15-20° C
D)
20-25° C
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is '5-10° C' (Option A).
In terms of quality, among the all types of vanilla, the best vanilla is
A)
Bourbon vanilla
B)
Java vanilla
C)
Bourbon like vanilla
D)
Mexican vanilla
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Bourbon vanilla' (Option A).
Preconditioning of carnation cut flowers in which of the following solution is done to increase shelf life
A)
Potassium Meta Bisulphide
B)
Sodium Bicarbonate
C)
Silver Thiosulphate
D)
Silver Nitrate
Based on established principles in this specific field of study, the correct and most clinically/technically appropriate choice is 'Silver Thiosulphate' (Option C).