Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The substrate used for is a partially decomposed organic matter prepared under aerobic conditions generally termed as compost.
A)
milky mushrooms
B)
paddy straw mushrooms
C)
oyster mushrooms
D)
button mushrooms
Option D is correct: button mushrooms.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Bleaching of betelvine leaves are done by successive heat treatment at
A)
40 - 50°C for 6 - 8 hours
B)
40 - 50°C for 1 - 2 hours
C)
60 - 70°C for 6 - 8 hours
D)
60 - 70°C for 1 - 2 hours
Option A is correct: 40 - 50°C for 6 - 8 hours.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Spinach is a crop.
A)
short day
B)
long night
C)
long day
D)
day neutral
Option C is correct: long day.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Plants most suitable for rock gardens include
A)
Aquatic plants
B)
Alpine plants
C)
Cactus
D)
Climbing plants
Option B is correct: Alpine plants.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which of the following flower crop is suitable for the least capital expensive open field flower cultivation.
A)
Gladiolus
B)
Anthurium
C)
Carnation
D)
Gerbera
Option A is correct: Gladiolus.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The full form of 8-HQS, commonly used in pulsing solution, is
A)
8-heteroquinine sulphate
B)
8-heteroquinine sodium
C)
8-hydroxyquinoline sucrose
D)
8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate
Option D is correct: 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which among the following fruit crops is most suitable for protected cultivation?
A)
Pineapple
B)
Banana
C)
Strawberry
D)
Kiwifruit
Option C is correct: Strawberry.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
In Peas cultivation, staking of the plant is ideally done on the after sowing seeds.
A)
15 day
B)
30 day
C)
45" day
D)
60" day
Option B is correct: 30 day.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
A leads to toxicity of micronutrients and deficiency of major and secondary nutrients while a causes deficiency of micronutrients.
A)
low media pH (<5.0); high pH 7.5)
B)
low media pH (<5.0); neutral pH
C)
high pH (>7.5); low media pH (<5.0)
D)
high pH (>7.5); neutral pH
Option C is correct: high pH (>7.5); low media pH (<5.0).
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Rhodinol, and expensive perfumery compound is obtained from
A)
Rose oil
B)
Geranium oil
C)
Jasmine oil
D)
Wild mint oil
Option B is correct: Geranium oil.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Repotting of bonsai for evergreens like pines and junipers are done in
A)
Every year
B)
1-2 years
C)
3-5 years
D)
After 10 years
Option C is correct: 3-5 years.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The stem of cut flowers having milky exudates should be treated like this
A)
Cut stem and the end should be burnt in flame for few seconds
B)
Plug the stem with cotton wool
C)
Cut stem at sharp angle and immediately place in water
D)
Stem end split and placed in warm water
Option A is correct: Cut stem and the end should be burnt in flame for few seconds.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which of the following is not a case with greenhouse cultivation?
A)
extended growing season
B)
betterprotectionagainstadverse weather conditions
C)
a wide variety of plants can be grown
D)
crops have greater chance of pollination
Option D is correct: crops have greater chance of pollination.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
To make the living area of a landscape appear larger, a designer should include plants that feature
A)
Warm coloured flowers such as red, yellow and oranges
B)
Cool coloured flowers such as blues, lavenders and purple
C)
All white flowers
D)
Acombination of warm and cool colours
Option B is correct: Cool coloured flowers such as blues, lavenders and purple.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which of the following does not apply in case of commercial floriculture?
A)
The market is developing and expecting a blast growth
B)
There are both regular and seasonal demand
C)
Duration for cultivation is longer in comparison to field crops
D)
Maximum utilization of land
Option C is correct: Duration for cultivation is longer in comparison to field crops.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The Ikebana style which is arranged in a shallow container with a needle point holder is
A)
Bonsai
B)
Moribana
C)
Nageire
D)
Hikae
Option B is correct: Moribana.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Withania somnifera is a pantropic native medicinal plant growing all over north-western and parts of India.
A)
Eastern
B)
Southern
C)
North-eastern
D)
Central
Option D is correct: Central.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Whip tail of cauliflower occurs due to deficiency of
A)
Boron
B)
Molybdenum
C)
Nitrogen
D)
Potassium
Option B is correct: Molybdenum.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The of Piper longum is the commercially important part of the plant.
A)
unripe female spikes
B)
ripe male spikes
C)
root bark
D)
stem
Option A is correct: unripe female spikes.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Recommendation for Anthurium cultivation is shade.
A)
50%
B)
60-70%
C)
75 - 80%
D)
90%
Option B is correct: 60-70%.
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
Pungency in chilli is due to the presence of
A)
Capsaicin
B)
Capxanthin
C)
Carotenoids
D)
Theanine
Option A is correct: Capsaicin.
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 • General English Paper-II
Give the Antonym of the word: Defensive
A)
attacking
B)
pensive
C)
protective
D)
thoughtful
Option A is correct: attacking.
Mizoram Horticulture Service • 2023 • General English Paper-II
Identify the Part of Speech of the underlined word: The Principal has given us important news.
A)
Adjective
B)
Noun
C)
Verb
D)
Adverb
Option B is correct: Noun.
