List of top Horticulture Questions

Wastage of fresh fruits and vegetables is estimated to be to the extent of

Firmness of fruit during storage

Which of the following is the type of fruit in Pyrus communis or European Pear ?

Which of the following is considered as the main disadvantage in the application of remote sensing methods?

Sapota fruits are highly perishable and ripen within 5-7 days.
(A). Sapota is a climacteric fruit
(B). Fruits of sapota can be harvested at physiological maturity
(C). Sapota can be ripened artifically for use as table fruit
(D). Sapota can be stored in a refrigerator for nearly six months
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Ethylene absorbent used during storage is

Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \textbf{PGR} & \textbf{Practical utility} \\ \hline \text{(A). Auxins} & \text{(I). Fruit ripening} \\ \hline \text{(B). Gibberellins} & \text{(II). Root induction} \\ \hline \text{(C). Cytokinin} & \text{(III). Germination} \\ \hline \text{(D). Ethephon} & \text{(IV). Shoot proliferation} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Vapour heat treatment given to mango fruits controls the

Lalbagh Garden is situated at

Which of the following is a hybrid guava with pink flesh used for table as well as processing purpose?

Choose the correct combination based on nutrient availability
(A). Protein- Almond
(B). Carbohydrate- Apricot
(C). Fibre- Guava
(D). Fat- Papaya
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Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \textbf{Use of PBR/ Chemical} & \textbf{Name of PBR/ Chemical} \\ \hline \text{(A). Rooting of cuttings} & \text{(I). Acid treatment} \\ \hline \text{(B). Seed scarification} & \text{(II). BA+ Beta NOA} \\ \hline \text{(C). Parthenocarpy in Mango} & \text{(III). IBA} \\ \hline \text{(D). Induction of flowering in Pineapple} & \text{(IV). Ethephon} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Maleic hydrazide is used to

Persian gardens are based on the idea of

In hypobaric storage, the produce is stored under

Zero Energy Cool Chamber is based on the principal of

Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \textbf{Constituents} & \textbf{Crops} \\ \hline \text{(A). Beta Carotene} & \text{(I). Fig} \\ \hline \text{(B). Ascorbic Acid} & \text{(II). Mango} \\ \hline \text{(C). Riboflavin} & \text{(III). Bael} \\ \hline \text{(D). Niacin} & \text{(IV). Barbados Cherry} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \textbf{Variety} & \textbf{Crop} \\ \hline \text{(A). Vengurla} & \text{(I). Tea} \\ \hline \text{(B). Shinghara} & \text{(II). Cashew} \\ \hline \text{(C). Arka Sahan} & \text{(III). Aonla} \\ \hline \text{(D). Chakaiya} & \text{(IV). Custard Apple} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Which of the following hormones increases the respiration rate during storage?

Based on botanical relationships, choose the correct combinations
(A). Apocynaceae- Aonla
(B). Rosaceae- Loquat
(C). Tiliaceae- Phalsa
(D). Myrtaceae- Jamun
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Arrange the following spices in increasing order of their production based on Area and Production estimates of Horticulture Crops 2021-22 (Final) -
(A). Turmeric
(B). Tamarind
(C). Garlic
(D). Coriander
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Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \textbf{Root stock} & \textbf{Characteristics} \\ \hline \text{(A). M-9} & \text{(I). Frost resistant} \\ \hline \text{(B). BUD 9} & \text{(II). Woolly aphid resistant} \\ \hline \text{(C). M-27} & \text{(III). Compatible with all apple scions} \\ \hline \text{(D). MM-106} & \text{(IV). Ultra dwarf} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \textbf{Physiological disorders} & \textbf{Deficiency / Toxicity} \\ \hline \text{(A). Blossom end rot} & \text{(I). B deficiency} \\ \hline \text{(B). Fruit cracking} & \text{(II). Ca deficiency} \\ \hline \text{(C). Interveinal chlorosis} & \text{(III). Cl toxicity} \\ \hline \text{(D). Leaf scorching} & \text{(IV). Mg deficiency} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Cacti and Succulents are suitable for