List of top Horticulture Questions asked in CUET (PG)

The process of removing the terminal bud to promote lateral branching is called ______.
"Amrapali" is a cross between which two Mango varieties?
Which plant growth regulator is commonly used for rooting in cuttings?
What is the botanical name of the Guava plant?
Which fruit is known as the "King of Fruits" in India?
Arrange the following disease causing agents in order of their discovery
(A). Yersinia pestis (Plague)
(B). Salmonella typhi (Typhoid fever)
(C). Treponema pallidium (Syphilis)
(D). Clostridium tetani (Tetanus)
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Based on growth behavior, choose the correct combinations
(A). Tree- Vanilla
(B). Shrub- Tea
(C). Vine- Black pepper
(D). Tree- Nutmeg
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On the basis of fruit, choose the correct combination
(A). Pome- Quince
(B). Berry- Guava
(C). Syconium-Fig
(D). Stone- Litchi
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Which of the following is the type of fruit in Pyrus communis or European Pear ?
What is the inflorescence found in banana known as?
Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \hline \text{(A). Thalamus contributes to fruit formation} & \text{(I). Tomato} \\ \hline \text{(B). Ovary forms fruit} & \text{(II). Banana} \\ \hline \text{(C). Fruit develops without fertilisation} & \text{(III). Pineapple} \\ \hline \text{(D). Fruit develops from inflorescence} & \text{(IV). Apple} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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In Controlled Atmospheric Storage, oxygen and carbon dioxide gases are maintained as
Based on botanical relationships, choose the correct combinations
(A). Apocynaceae- Aonla
(B). Rosaceae- Loquat
(C). Tiliaceae- Phalsa
(D). Myrtaceae- Jamun
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On the basis of ripening behaviour, choose the non climacteric fruits
(A). Litchi
(B). Grape
(C). Jackfruit
(D). Pineapple
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Wastage of fresh fruits and vegetables is estimated to be to the extent of
Pre-cooling of fruits and vegetables is generally done to
Pineapple is a
Vapour heat treatment given to mango fruits controls the
In hypobaric storage, the produce is stored under
Strawberry is a typically
Zero Energy Cool Chamber is based on the principal of
Ethylene absorbent used during storage is
Maleic hydrazide is used to
High humidity in storage can be reduced by keeping
Sodium benzoate is used for