Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Windbreaks for greenhouse should be kept in the side because winds coming from that direction are generally the strongest.
A)
North
B)
East
C)
West
D)
South
Option A is correct: North.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
In the Northern hemisphere, a greenhouse should preferably located on the facing slope for better illumination and protection from northerly winds.
A)
North
B)
East
C)
West
D)
South
Option D is correct: South.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which among the following is not a feature of formal style of gardening
A)
Symmetrical
B)
Geometric designs
C)
Straight roads
D)
Naturalistic design
Option D is correct: Naturalistic design.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which of the following is an example of symmetrical floral arrangement design?
A)
Righttriangle
B)
Round
C)
Crescent
D)
Hogarth curve
Option B is correct: Round.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
A variety of potato which is popularly used for making potato chips is
A)
Kufti Jyoti
B)
Kufri Sindoori
C)
Kufri Chipsona
D)
Kuffi Chandramukhi
Option C is correct: Kufri Chipsona.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Chow chow requires a well drained soil for successful cultivation.
A)
acidic
B)
alkaline
C)
neutral
D)
salty
Option A is correct: acidic.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Mushroom spawn is a growing on a sterilized grain medium.
A)
mushroom spores
B)
pure mushroom mycelium
C)
elongated mushroom stem
D)
mushroom rings
Option B is correct: pure mushroom mycelium.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The oil of citronella is obtained from distillation of :
A)
freshly harvested leaves
B)
dried leaves
C)
roots
D)
stem
Option A is correct: freshly harvested leaves.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The part of the greenhouse structure that collects and drains rainwater and snow which is placed at an elevated level between two spans.
A)
Column
B)
Gutter
C)
Purlin
D)
Ridge
Option B is correct: Gutter.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
This variety of tomato is suitable for tomato juice preparation.
A)
Arka Vikas
B)
Brinjal Marglobe
C)
Rajni
D)
Vaishali
Option D is correct: Vaishali.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Carrot can be grown throughout the year at an elevation with assured irrigation.
A)
below 1000 metres
B)
800 - 1000 metres
C)
1000 - 1500 metres
D)
above 1500 metres
Option C is correct: 1000 - 1500 metres.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Emulsion in water of this plant is an integral part for making gripewater used to improve digestion and to control vomiting in children.
A)
Ligorice
B)
Khasi kateri
C)
Isabgol
D)
Dil
Option D is correct: Dil.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Seed plot technique is related to which of the following crop?
A)
Tomato
B)
Potato
C)
Brinjal
D)
Pumpkin
Option B is correct: Potato.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Patchouli is propagated by
A)
seeds
B)
leaf cutting
C)
stem cuttings
D)
layering
Option C is correct: stem cuttings.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The most common physiological disorder found in carnation flower is
A)
red rust
B)
blasting of flower buds
C)
calyx splitting
D)
leaf spot
Option B is correct: blasting of flower buds.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Ideal climate for turmeric cultivation is
A)
warm, humid climate with rainfall 1500mm
B)
dry and hot climate
C)
dry and cool climate
D)
cool summer and mild winter
Option A is correct: warm, humid climate with rainfall 1500mm.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The process of boiling fresh turmeric rhizome in water and drying in the sun, is known as
A)
polishing
B)
colouring
C)
drying
D)
curing
Option D is correct: curing.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Ceylon citronella oil obtained from-
A)
Cymbopogon winterianus
B)
Cymbopogon nardus
C)
Cymbopogon flexuosus
D)
Corymbia citriodora
Option B is correct: Cymbopogon nardus.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Clove of commerce is the dried aromatic, fully grown
A)
fully open flower
B)
unopened flower buds
C)
axillary buds of the stem
D)
leafaxils
Option B is correct: unopened flower buds.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Rheum emodi is used in
A)
Toothache and sore throat
B)
Purgative, laxative and tonic
C)
Skin ailments
D)
Septic wounds
Option B is correct: Purgative, laxative and tonic.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Protected structure protects the plants against
A)
only biotic stress
B)
only abiotic stress
C)
biotic and abiotic stress
D)
water stress
Option C is correct: biotic and abiotic stress.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which spice crop is regarded as ‘queen of spices’ owing to many medicinal properties and great taste and fragrance?
A)
Black pepper
B)
Turmeric
C)
Cardamom
D)
Cloves
Option C is correct: Cardamom.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
This is considered to be the best embedding material for drying flower
A)
Borax
B)
Silica gel
C)
White sand
D)
Glycerine
Option B is correct: Silica gel.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Bt brinjal was developed to be resistant against
A)
Bacterial wilt
B)
Jassids
C)
Nematodes
D)
Fruit and shoot borer
Option D is correct: Fruit and shoot borer.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Seed rate for cucumber is for one hectare.
A)
0.5 kg
B)
1.0kg
C)
2.5kg
D)
4.5 kg
Option C is correct: 2.5kg.
